PSY-20039 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

i) Average of 55% or above in years 1 & 2 with no reassessment as a 2nd attempt in year 2
ii) General aptitude (ie. by application for study abroad, an interview during year 2 and recommendation of personal tutor, relevant year tutors and Programme Director)

Barred Combinations

This module is only available to single honours students

Description for 2024/25

This module allows students to complete a year of study related to their degree programme in an approved institution in another country. Such study may include components relating to the learning or further development of a foreign language and cultural engagement, in addition to the study of the students's core subject in an international context. The topic that students will study will be appropriate to the FHEQ Level 5 or higher and agreed between the student and his/her School's Study Abroad Coordinator prior to the start of the international year.
This module develops the following Keele Graduate Attributes:
2. an appreciation of the development and value of Psychology and awareness of its contexts;
5. an appreciation of the social, environmental and global implications of your studies and other activities;
7. the knowledge, skills, self-confidence and self-awareness actively to pursue your future goals;
8. the ability and motivation to participate responsibly and collaboratively as an active citizen in the communities in which you live and work.

The aims of this module are to:
1. allow the student to experience study in another country
2. enable students to acquire an international perspective on psychology and to build up a wide network of contacts
3. enable students to appreciate the added value that arises from first-hand experience of the different academic and research approaches between the UK and other countries

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe, discuss and reflect upon the cultural and international differences and similarities of different learning environments; will be achieved by assessments: 1,3
discuss the benefits and challenges of global citizenship and internationalisation will be achieved by assessments: 3
explain how their perspective on their principle subject is enhanced by locating it within an international setting; will be achieved by assessments: 3
demonstrate achievement of the programme specific learning outcomes detailed in the addendum of the relevant programme specification. will be achieved by assessments: 2,3

Study hours

Students will be overseas on a study abroad year at an approved institution in another country. Their studies will be split between directed study and non-directed private study at their international partner institution.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment