Current Issues in Psychology: Debates and Applications

Code

PSGY3055

School

Psychology

Level

3

Credits

10

Semesters

Autumn UK

Summary

This module will allow students to understand how psychology relates to contemporary issues and debates. Students will have the opportunity to specialise in one area and consider the deeper implications for the world and society. Topics may vary from year to year but may include topics such as health behaviours, the environment and climate change, psychology of women and others. Students will write an extended essay in the specified area, guided by an academic. 

Target Students

BSc Psychology, MSci Psychology, BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, BSc Hons Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience with Placement Year, BSc Hons Psychology with a Year in Computer Science, BSc Hons Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience (International Study), BSc Hons Psychology (International Study), BSc Hons Psychology with Placement Year, Jt hons Philosophy and Psychology ,Natural Science students, Liberal Arts students.

Classes

The module will have lectures to support skills such as writing, critical thinking and the coursework as well as specialist seminars on a range of topics. Topics may vary from year to year but will be advertised in advance.

Assessment

• 100% Coursework 1: Portfolio of poster and essay

Assessed by end of autumn semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Have an understanding of the aims, theories and evidence within a specialist area of psychology. 

To be able to present and/or debate current psychological research.

To have an understanding of how a variety of perspectives from different aspects of psychology can be applied to a particular issue or debate in the modern world.

To be able to write in depth on a topic in psychology. 

To be able to write for academic and non-academic audiences.

Conveners

• Professor Alexa Spence