Study Abroad & Exchange Programmes at Glasgow

The aim is to introduce students to core material in the area of social, developmental psychology, mental health and wellbeing, inclusive of individual differences, and research methods including data analysis using the programming language R.

One-hour lectures weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. One hour laboratories every week throughout term.

Successful completion of Psychology 1A

Coursework (60%) AND Degree Exam (40%). The degree exam will last 1 hour and take place at the completion of the course in April/May.

The aim is to introduce students to core material in the area of social, developmental psychology, mental health and wellbeing, inclusive of individual differences, and research methods broadly defined. Labs will include the continuation of data wrangling, visualisation, as well as the introduction of probability and data analysis using the programming language R. The course also continues to develop skills of professional standards in the communication of research critical evaluation and self-reflection on skill development. Communication skills are also encouraged by means of regular practical classes and group discussions/presentations. Groupwork is a core part of the course and students will work in small teams during practical labs.

Although the lectures form part of a programme which eventually leads to an Honours degree with the Graduate Basis of registration for the BPS, together with Psychology 1A, it would also serve as an introduction to the field for students taking the course as part of the general degree or as an outside subject in another honours programme.

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

■ Describe, explain, and evaluate a broad range of theories and research findings in Psychology which will introduce students to Social Psychology; Human Development; Mental Health and Wellbeing (inclusive of Individual Differences); and Research Methods.

■ Discuss and evaluate the methodological bases for psychological research.

■ Explain the nature of current debates in Psychology.

■ Practice and understand data wrangling, visualisation and probability using the programming language R.

■ Report research based critical evaluation adopting professional standards.

■ Conduct and write-up a group research project proposal and disseminate the descriptive results. 

■ Summarise and critically evaluate psychological theories and research findings in an examination.

■ Operate within a team to complete in-class exercises addressing psychological issues using theoretical knowledge and practical research skills relevant in psychological research

■ Engage in groupwork on a semester-long project involving topic exploration, research question conceptualisation, methods description, and data wrangling/analysis.

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