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Department of Psychology Programme Catalogue 2022/3


UHPS-AFB03: BSc(Hons) Psychology


Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY


Mode of Attendance: Full-time


Normal course duration: 3 Years

[Page last updated: 21 April 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 3 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28
Approved exemptions:
 None
Coexistent Masters course?:
 No
DAPS and exit awards:
 UHPS-AFL03: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
UHPS-AFC03: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: No; Year 2: No; Year 3: No
NFAAR version applicable:
 NFAAR-UG
Weighting towards final award by stage:
 Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 32%
Part 3 Stage 3: 68%

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Jump to:

Year 1

Students must select 12 credits of optional units during this programme year, either one 12-credit all year unit or one 6-credit unit in each semester.

Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 Credits
PS10087 Quantitative research methods 12 Credits
PS10200 Controversies in psychology 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB10264 Cell biology 12 Credits
BB10265 Ecology & evolution 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS10121 Applying psychology 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MN10545 Organisational behaviour 6 Credits
PS10154 Being a psychologist 6 Credits
SP10002 Social problems & social policy 6 Credits
SP10043 Understanding society: Britain in global context 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS10166 Research methods and design 1 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED10002 Learning: Theory & context 6 Credits
PS10186 Psychology of wellbeing 6 Credits
SP10001 Social policy, welfare and the state 6 Credits
SP10044 Classical sociological theory 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS20167 Cognitive neuroscience 12 Credits
PS20168 Social psychology, personality and individual differences 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS20093 Quantitative methods 6 Credits
PS20124 Research methods and design 2 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB20024 The dynamic cell 1 6 Credits
ED20003 Education in society 6 Credits
MN20072 Managing human resources 6 Credits
PS20152 Health psychology 6 Credits
SP20004 Family matters: the sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS20107 Developmental psychology 6 Credits
PS20125 Research project 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB20028 Molecular and cellular neuroscience 6 Credits
BB20173 Behaviour & ecology 6 Credits
ED20126 Educational psychology 6 Credits
MN20073 Marketing 6 Credits
PS20150 Psychopathology 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20005 Making and communicating policy: theories and practices 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3

Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 3

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS30155 Psychology dissertation 18 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 3

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS30014 History of psychology 6 Credits
PS30101 Psychology of pain 6 Credits
PS30103 Attitudes and social cognition 6 Credits
PS30115 Contemporary educational psychology 6 Credits
PS30122 Clinical psychology 6 Credits
PS30126 Developmental psychopathology 6 Credits
PS30169 Cognitive neuropsychology 6 Credits
PS30170 Neuroeconomics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB30044 Molecular & medical neuroscience 6 Credits
ED30443 Contemporary issues in childhood and youth 2: policy and practice 6 Credits
SP30118 Power in society 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS30110 Psychology of risk 6 Credits
PS30113 Autism spectrum disorders 6 Credits
PS30116 Cyberpsychology 6 Credits
PS30130 Organisational psychology 6 Credits
PS30156 Emotion science 6 Credits
PS30158 Forensic psychology 6 Credits
PS30164 Social action and change 6 Credits
PS30171 The psychology of music 6 Credits
PS30185 Psychology of creativity and innovation 6 Credits
PS30198 Psychology of addictive behaviours 6 Credits
PS30212 Genetic psychology 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB30161 Developmental neurobiology 6 Credits
ED30006 Issues in science education 6 Credits
ED30483 Children and technology: a global perspective 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.