Postgraduate Programme Specification
PgCert Applied Developmental Psychology
Academic Year 2023/24
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 Applied Developmental Psychology | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Postgraduate Certificate | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | PSY-PC-AD | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100952 - Developmental psychology - 100 |
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ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
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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 |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Psychology (2019) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. | |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations N/A |
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Programme Specific Regulations For the award of the PG Cert, students must have passed modules worth 60 credits. 40 of these credits must relate to PSY7081, PSY7107 and PSY7108. The remaining 20 credits can relate to any other taught modules on the programme. |
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Students with protected characteristics N/A |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
To provide graduate students with the opportunity for advanced study of specialist topics in the area of applied developmental psychology
To encourage graduate students to consider how basic developmental science may be applied to real world contexts
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Show a high level of scientific reasoning, linking and evaluating theory and evidence in developmental psychology |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lecture, seminars, workshops, talks Methods of Assessment Informally assessed through class discussion and exercises. Formally through coursework such as essays, literature reviews and presentations, policy briefing |
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Contrast different levels of explanation in developmental psychology, examine their implications and recognise their limitations. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lecture, seminars, workshops, talks, project work Methods of Assessment Essay, literature reviews, proposal, presentations |
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Critically analyse research studies, commenting both on theory, methods and conclusions |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lecture, seminars, workshops Methods of Assessment Essay, literature reviews, ethics submission, presentations |
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Reflect on how theory and research can inform interventions and practice |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lecture, seminars, workshops Methods of Assessment Policy briefing, placement coursework |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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The recent history of developmental psychology in relation to theoretical approaches to applied contexts |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, talks, and workshops Methods of Assessment Essays, policy briefing, presentations |
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Different levels of explanation in accounting for children’s development. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, talks, and workshops Methods of Assessment Essays, literature reviews, presentations, |
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Theories and research related to specific applications of developmental psychology. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, talks, and workshops Methods of Assessment Essays, poster, presentations |
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Practical issues relating to research and/or intervention with children at risk of adverse outcomes due to adversity or common neurodevelopmental disorders. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, talks, placement work and workshops Methods of Assessment Essays, literature reviews, presentations, placement coursework |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Write well-structured and well –argued prose, using style and conventions appropriate for publishing in the psychology literature. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, workshops, research Methods of Assessment Essays, policy briefing |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Communicate ideas, principles, theories and research findings by oral and written means |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lecture, seminars, workshops, talks, project/placement work Methods of Assessment Posters, presentations, essays, placement coursework |
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Elicit high quality information and data from field sources |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lecture, seminars, workshops, Project/placement work Methods of Assessment Essays, policy briefing, placement coursework |
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Use information technology (e.g. WWW, bibliographic data bases such as Psych info, word processors) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Workshops, project work Methods of Assessment Posters and essays |
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Pursue continuous improvement via self-reflection and other forms of professional and personal development activity |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Student-self-assessment will be promoted through Personal Development Planning. Methods of Assessment Class work, coursework, placement coursework and reflective statement |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Placement Applied Developmental Psychology | PSY7036 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 6 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Atypical Development In An Educational Context | PSY7107 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 70% | 30% | 0% |
| Childhood Adversity: From Basic Science To Improving Outcomes | PSY7108 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Introduction to Therapeutic Skills | PSY7109 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 6 weeks | N | -- | YES | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Research Skills | PSY7031 | 7 | 10 | YES | -- | 6 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Psychological Methods in Developmental Research | PSY7034 | 7 | 10 | YES | -- | 6 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Principles of Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology 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% |
| Theoretical Perspectives on Child and Adolescent Development | PSY7081 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Principles of Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology 1 | PSY7063 | 7 | 10 | YES | -- | 6 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
Students have the option to take either PSY7036 or PSY7109, or neither, but not both.