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PSY-20040 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 21 December 2024

PSY-20040 - International Study Module (Psychology)
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Level: Level 5
Credits: 60
Study Hours: 600
School Office: 01782 733736

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites





Barred Combinations




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 student¿s principal subject in an international context. The topics that students will study will be appropriate to 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. Dual Honours students shall be registered on two "International Study Modules", one for each of their principal subjects.

Aims
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 their principal subject, 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;:
discuss the benefits and challenges of global citizenship and internationalisation;:
explain how their perspective on their principal subject is enhanced by locating it within an international setting;:
use independent research skills to identify relevant information resources on a range of subjects related, or complementary, to Psychology;:
demonstrate the use of critical thinking skills, augmented by creativity and curiosity, in discussing the application of their International Year studies to Psychology.:



Study hours

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


School Rules

i) Average of 55% or above in years 1&2 with no reassessment as a 2nd attempt in year 2; ii) General aptitude (i.e. by application for study abroad, an interview during year 2 and recommendation of personal tutor, relevant year tutors and Programme Director).
Module for BSc Psychology with International Year, dual honours only.

Description of Module Assessment

1: Placement weighted 0%
Individual learning agreement
In conjunction with the School¿s Study Abroad Coordinator, students will determine a programme of study for their international year. Please note, in order to achieve a BPS accredited degree, the 120 credits taken in the International Year MUST comprise 50% Psychology content.

2: Placement weighted 50%
Study Abroad assessments
To undertake and successfully complete courses of study to the equivalent of 60 credits at an international partner institution.

3: Placement weighted 50%
Reflective Portfolio
Students will compile a portfolio, reflecting on their experiences studying at an international partner institution. Dual Honours students will complete one portfolio to cover both of their principal subjects. (Equivalent to 3,000 words)

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 21 December 2024