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PS52054: Professional skills

[Page last updated: 15 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Psychology
Credits: 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 100
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWES 67%, CWOI 33%
Assessment Detail:
  • Lay summary of a dissertation (CWES 33%)
  • TED Talk presentation (CWOI 33%)
  • Essay (CWES 34%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit, you be able to Discuss examples of ethical dilemmas in psychological practice, and the role of professional codes of practice Communicate research to both expert and lay audiences Demonstrate an understanding of the issues of leadership. Develop an understanding of and develop skills in collaborative problem solving Exercise initiative and personal responsibility


Synopsis: Study the professional context of working in the field of clinical psychology and begin to develop relevant professional skills. You'll learn about career pathways open to graduates with a foundation knowledge in clinical psychology and develop a personal development plan in line with your aspirations.

Content: In this unit, you will engage in a number of workshops where you will develop skills in communicating with a lay audience; discuss ethical issues faced by professional psychologists, develop skills in collaborative problem solving and understand the nature of leadership.

Course availability:

PS52054 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:

Department of Psychology

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