PSYCHOLOGY

Course Description

It equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to comprehend the models, tools, and techniques used in the fields of Psychology. The course is aligned with the National Occupational Standards for Psychology, and learners will be able to develop the competencies necessary to enter work in one of these fields. This module will help students develop the attitudes, skills and abilities necessary to work in Psychologist context and an awareness and appreciation of different cultural values and prepare for further studies at Honors degree level.

Course Structure

Year 1

    Semester 1
  • Introduction to Psychology (BPS)
  • Research Methods in Psychology 1 (BPS)
  • Individual differences: Personality and Intelligence (BPS)
    • Semester 2
  • Introduction to Business Psychology
  • Debates in Psychological and Critical Thinking
  • Organisational Behaviour and Management
  • Year 2

      Semester 1
  • Research Methods in Psychology 2 (BPS)
  • Cognitive and Developmental Psychology (BPS)
  • Biological and Social Psychology (BPS)
    • Semester 2
  • Human Resource Management
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Contemporary Applications of Business Psychology
  • Year 3

      Semester 1
  • Dissertation 1: Design and pre-registration (BPS)
  • Dissertation 2: Research report (BPS)
  • Advanced Topics in Psychology
    • Semester 2
  • Contemporary Application of Psychological Science (BPS)
  • Careers in Psychology
  • Work Interventions: Health and Wellbeing