Psychological Studies (conversion) MSc
Current Issues In Psychology 3PS PSYCH3003
- Academic Session: 2024-25
- School: School of Psychology and Neuroscience
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 3 (SCQF level 9)
- 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
Excluded Courses
None
Assessment
100% coursework - debate portfolio consisting of 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
■ Reflect on the impact of psychological research in key areas of application.
■ Discuss how applied work can inform priorities in research, and how curiosity-driven science can translate to applied advances.
■ 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.