BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year

Module: 3ED004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

You will work with peers on case studies centred on the concept of the family. You will learn how different professions work together through group tasks.

Module: 3PS002

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Psychology is the study of how we think, how we feel and how we behave. In this module you will be introduced to some of the main theories and scientific approaches used to develop an understanding of human behaviour (behavioural approaches) and mental processes (cognitive areas such as memory and intelligence). Psychologists use a similar approach to research and theory as scientists involved in other fields of study – designing research questions and testing them to find evidence to support or refute arguments or to evaluate the way psychology is applied in everyday life. There are also a number of ethical issues to be considered when working directly with people. We will be looking in some depth at such considerations in social psychology, forensic psychology (e.g. criminal behaviour; eye-witness testimony) and clinical psychology (e.g. depression; mental health). No prior knowledge of psychology is required, but by the end of this module you will understand why psychologist cannot simply ‘read minds’.

Module: 3ED002

Credits: 40

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module is a combination of academic study skills and problem based learning designed to develop your skills and prepare you for undergraduate study. You will learn skills such as critical reading, academic writing and the importance of referencing. You will learn about working with others to solve problems. Learning Outcomes 1) Carry out defined investigative strategies and communicate results effectively in a given format 2) Use a range of digital tools to complete tasks effectively 3) Collect information to inform a choice of solutions to problems 4) Reflect on own and others' behaviours and capabilities against given criteria

Module: 3PS003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Psychology for life considers the application of psychology to everyday life and the real world. Content, and discussion, enables you to start to build psychological literacy -using psychological skills and knowledge to solve real-world problems and interact ethically and responsibly with others. You will develop further insight into the subject area of psychology, and the impact it has on individuals and society, as well as supporting their own academic, career-related, and life skills.

Module: 3ED003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module will introduce you to ethical issues within your field of study. You will explore issues of respect for others, cultural awareness, and equality and diversity in your subject. You will be faced with ethical dilemmas and will need to formulate responses that demonstrate your understanding of what it means to be an ethical practitioner.

Module: 4PS001

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of the scientific process in psychology, including the collection, analysis and reporting of data. Heavy use will be made of examples of problematic practice, including the over-interpretation of results, poor reporting practices, etc. Students will learn to critically assess the evidence underlying scientific claims.

Module: 4PS002

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The aim of the module is to provide important preparatory work towards the core modules at 5th level that meet the BPS requirements for graduate basis for registration as a psychologist. This includes exploring the development of psychology as a discipline, completing a presentation, and working as group. It is the aim of this module to familiarise students with the philosophical and theoretical development of psychology as a discipline. Students will have opportunity to learn about and engage with key debates in psychology, with the aim of understanding how these have developed and how they impact on contemporary psychology. It is also the aim of this module for students to gain familiarity with some of the influential figures in psychology and the impact they have had.

Module: 4PS006

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Psychology, from its beginnings as a discipline, has always been an applied science. It helps us to make sense of our world by enabling us to explain how we interact with our environments and how this interaction has potentially impacted upon us biologically. You will have already considered the broad theoretical aspects of psychology in 4PS002 and we will now explore how psychology has evolved into more focused areas of application. This module is designed to provide students with an introduction to a variety of areas of applied psychology. Building upon knowledge gained in Introduction to Historical and Contextual Themes in Theoretical Psychology, this module will guide students through the more recent historical development of psychology as an applied science. For each area of applied psychology covered, students will learn about the historical development, key concepts and theories, and how applied work in these areas can benefit society. You will consider areas of previous study, such as Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Biological Psychology are follow their evolution into recognised areas of applied psychology. This module will feed directly into further study of specialist modules in psychology, primarily those at level 6.

Module: 4PS003

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module introduces students to research in psychology. We will begin by considering different approaches to research, including the distinction between quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The various types of research design will be explored, but there will be particular emphasis on the experimental method. Students will then be introduced to crucial ethical considerations that need to be made when conducting psychological research (especially concerning deception). Students will also be given chance to take part in a psychological experiment and will learn about ways of analysing and presenting data. As part of this, students will begin using the statistical software package SPSS. The module concludes with a discussion of some of the wider issues affecting psychological research, and also shows students how to report research findings.

Module: 4PS005

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

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Research Methods Intermediate This module continues from Research Methods in Psychology: Basic and will provide you with a grounding in the use of inferential statistics and qualitative methods in Psychology. We will consider a variety of research tools from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives. By the end of the module, you will be able to select the appropriate statistical test for your data, carry out statistical analyses using SPSS, interpret statistical output obtained from SPSS and report experimental findings in an appropriate fashion al

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