PSY-40135 - 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

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module gives you the opportunity to learn about how psychology can make a difference in everyday life and within professional contexts. It will give you a flavour of how psychological theory is applied in practice and the professional practice of psychology such a clinical psychology. Where possible the classes will include input from industry professionals, e.g., you will learn about the application of psychology in clinical contexts from a clinical psychologist. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the application of psychology in the fields of health, education, clinical, and forensic settings. You will also be asked to use your learning to reflect on your own career aspirations and development.

This module aims to provide students with an awareness of how psychological theory and research are applied to different domains of everyday life, e.g. health, education, sports and exercise, neurological disorders, clinical, and forensic contexts to improve overall human experience. This module will run in parallel with Grand Challenges in Psychology to effectively highlight the issues psychology faces and how psychological science can contribute to the wider world.

Intended Learning Outcomes

apply psychological theory and research to different professional domains;: 1
describe key research and theories that underpin applied areas;: 1
reflect on their personal development;: 2
reflect on the transferability of knowledge and skills they posses.: 2

Study hours

12 x 2 hour asynchronous content = 24 hours
Total = 24 hours
Independent study:
Case study preparation = 36 hours
Career portfolio preparation = 36 hours
Independent study = 54 hours
Total = 126 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment