Advanced Topics in Psychology (C8525)
Advanced Topics in Psychology
Module C8525
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module forms the capstone of the psychology minor and will allow students to consolidate what they have learned on the first five modules. We will discuss current topics across a range of psychology disciplines, such as health and clinical psychology, child development, sensory and perceptual systems, animal behaviour and group processes. Both cutting edge methods and state of the art theoretical approaches will be covered across these topics. This module will give students a critical insight into how psychology is informing our understanding of our world and society today.
Full Module Description
This module forms the capstone of the psychology minor and will allow students to consolidate what they have learned on the first five modules. We will discuss current topics across a range of psychology disciplines, such as health and clinical psychology, child development, sensory and perceptual systems, animal behaviour and group processes. Both cutting edge methods and state of the art theoretical approaches will be covered across these topics. This module will give students a critical insight into how psychology is informing our understanding of our world and society today.
Module learning outcomes
Systematically understand methodological approaches to the psychological interpretation of behaviour
Show appreciation of how psychological theory is used to solve practical problems in modern society
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Computer Based Exam | T2 Week 5 (1 hour) | 40.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | T2 Week 11 (1 hour) | 60.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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