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Postgraduate Programme Specification

PgCert Clinical Heath Psychology

Academic Year 2022/23

A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered. All programmes of the University are subject to the University's Quality Assurance processes. All degrees are awarded by Queen's University Belfast.

Programme Title PgCert Clinical Heath Psychology Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)
Postgraduate Certificate
Programme Code PSY-PC-CH UCAS Code HECoS Code 100985 - Health psychology - 100

ATAS Clearance Required

No

Health Check Required

No

Portfolio Required

--

Interview Required

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Mode of Study Full Time or Part Time
Type of Programme Postgraduate Length of Programme Full Time - 1 Academic Year
Part Time - 2 Academic Years
Total Credits for Programme 60
Exit Awards available No

Institute Information

Teaching Institution

Queen's University Belfast

School/Department

Psychology

Quality Code
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code

Higher Education Credit Framework for England
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/higher-education-credit-framework-for-england

Level 7

Subject Benchmark Statements
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/quality-code/qualifications-frameworks.pdf

Psychology (2019)

Accreditations (PSRB)

No accreditations (PSRB) found.

Regulation Information

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)

Programme Specific Regulations

A student must pass at least 40 CATS in the clinical health psychology content modules on this programme.

Students with protected characteristics

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations

(Please see General Regulations)

No

Educational Aims Of Programme

To provide graduate students with an opportunity for advanced study in specialist topics in the field of clinical health psychology.

To develop critical awareness of issues in the scientific and applied areas of clinical health psychology.

To develop the academic, intellectual and personal potential of students using well-managed systems of learning and pastoral support.

To develop key skills that will facilitate future academic study.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Contrast different levels of explanation in health psychology, examine their implications and recognise their limitations.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Developed particularly through class discussion and exercises

Methods of Assessment

Essays, case studies

Reflect on how theory and research can inform interventions and practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Developed particularly through class discussion and exercises

Methods of Assessment

Essays, case studies

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the practical considerations and limitations of health psychology practice

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practical classes, directed reading, reflection, discussion, preparation for coursework and group work assignments

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays, practical reports

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the difficulties and restrictions when applying theoretical knowledge in the real life context

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practical classes, directed reading, reflection, discussion, preparation for coursework and group work assignments

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays, practical reports

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the techniques used in the delivery of health psychology interventions

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practical classes, directed reading, reflection, discussion, preparation for coursework and group work assignments

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays, practical reports

Demonstrate a critical understanding of psychological theories underpinning clinical health psychology interventions

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practical classes, directed reading, reflection, discussion, preparation for coursework and group work assignments

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays, practical reports

Demonstrate a critical understanding of factors that influence the success of interventions

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practical classes, directed reading, reflection, discussion, preparation for coursework and group work assignments

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays, practical reports

Demonstrate a critical understanding of key theories to explain variance in psychosocial outcomes in different cancer populations

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practical classes, directed reading, reflection, discussion, preparation for coursework and group work assignments

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays, practical reports

Demonstrate a critical understanding of theoretically informed interventions to improve psychosocial outcomes in patients with cancer and their close persons

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practical classes, directed reading, reflection, discussion, preparation for coursework and group work assignments

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays, practical reports

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the psychosocial challenges of living with a chronic physical condition

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practical classes, directed reading, reflection, discussion, preparation for coursework and group work assignments

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays, practical reports

Demonstrate a critical understanding of behaviour change techniques

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practical classes, directed reading, reflection, discussion, preparation for coursework and group work assignments

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays, practical reports

Demonstrate a critical understanding of behavioural and psychological risk factors for physical illness

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practical classes, directed reading, reflection, discussion, preparation for coursework and group work assignments

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays, practical reports

Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Integrate evidence from multiple perspectives and relate to relevant issues

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practical classes, workshops

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays

Employ evidence based reasoning to critically evaluate different methodologies and approaches used in psychology

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practical classes, workshops

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays

Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Communicate effectively using written, oral and visual forms of presentation

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practical classes, workshops

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays, presentations

Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity, contextual and interpersonal factors

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practical classes, workshops

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays, presentations

Use independent judgement and self-direction and the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility in the pursuit of learning and continued professional/academic development

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practical classes, workshops

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays, presentations

Module Information

Stages and Modules

Module Title Module Code Level/ stage Credits

Availability

Duration Pre-requisite

Assessment

S1 S2 Core Option Coursework % Practical % Examination %
Psychological Adjustment In Chronic Physical Conditions PSY7102 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Research Design and Essential Methods in Clinical Health Psychology PSY7104 7 10 YES -- 6 weeks N -- YES 90% 10% 0%
Applied Psychology Experience PSY7105 7 10 -- YES 6 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Introduction to Therapeutic Skills PSY7109 7 10 -- YES 6 weeks N -- YES 0% 100% 0%
Psycho-oncology: Living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis PSY7101 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N -- YES 70% 30% 0%
Health Behaviour Change PSY7100 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Principles of Qualitative Research Methods and Data Analysis 2 PSY7064 7 10 -- YES 6 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Quantitative Data Analysis 1 PSY7065 7 10 YES -- 6 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Quantitative Data Analysis 2 PSY7066 7 10 -- YES 6 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Research Skills PSY7031 7 10 YES -- 6 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Principles of Qualitative Research Methods and Data Analysis 1 PSY7063 7 10 YES -- 6 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%

Notes

Students have the option to take either PSY7105 or PSY7109, or neither, but not both.