Current Issues In Psychology (PGT Conv) PSYCH5034

  • Academic Session: 2024-25
  • School: School of Psychology and Neuroscience
  • Credits: 10
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No

Short Description

This course links psychological theory with application in an exploration of a range of important and current topic areas.

Timetable

Five 2 hour lectures, delivered weekly on-campus

Requirements of Entry

Standard University entry requirements for Post-graduate courses apply.

Assessment

100% coursework - portfolio, containing position statement, response statements and reflection.

Course Aims

To acquaint the students with the latest and most significant developments in psychological theory and application. To encourage critical evaluation of psychological theory in the context of important applications in a range of scientific and clinical content areas.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Summarise a range of content areas in which psychological theory, research and applications have made important contributions in guiding fundamental understanding

■ Critically discuss how psychological research has made a significant impact in key areas of application.

■ Critically discuss how applied work can inform priorities in research, and how curiosity-driven science can translate to applied advances.

■ Critically evaluate the empirical effectiveness of psychological applications in key areas.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.