Postgraduate Programme Specification
PgCert Foundations in Applied Psychology Practice
Academic Year 2023/24
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| Programme Title | PgCert Foundations in Applied Psychology Practice | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Postgraduate Certificate | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | PSY-PC-AP | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100493 - Applied 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 | Part Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Part Time - 1 Academic Year |
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 |
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Programme Specific Regulations |
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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
1. To provide psychology graduates with a foundation to prepare them for employment in psychology services in the NHS.
2. To enhance knowledge and skills in the application of psychological theory in a health and social care setting.
3. To help psychology graduates appreciate and develop skills of professional practice.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Apply a critical understanding of psychological theory and principles to health and social care contexts |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops Methods of Assessment Take home exam, video case presentation |
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Synthesise and apply their knowledge of behaviour change principles to critically analyse behaviour and identify intervention goals |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops Methods of Assessment Take home exam, reflective practice report, video case presentation |
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Ability to interpret and critically evaluate issues related to working in complex systems |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report, video case presentation |
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Ability to evaluate approaches to outcome evaluation |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report, video case presentation |
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Ability to critically evaluate and identify best practice for developing psychological safety in teams |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report, video case presentation |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate awareness of issues related to working in complex systems and understand boundaries of own competence.1,2 |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report, video case presentation |
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Demonstrate a critical understanding of behaviour change principles |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report, video case presentation |
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Critically review the theory and application of a range of therapeutic modalities |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report |
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Demonstrate systematic understanding of issues for clinical practice related to equity, diversity, professionalism and ethics |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, role play Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report, video case presentation |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Basic skills of psychological assessment including risk assessment |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, role play Methods of Assessment Take home exam, video case presentation |
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Basic skills of psychological formulation |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, role play Methods of Assessment Take home exam, video case presentation |
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Systematic understanding and adaptation of motivational interviewing using evidenced approaches |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, role play Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report, video case presentation |
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Ability to develop hypotheses based on clinical information which can be re-evaluated in light of new information |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, role play Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report, video case presentation |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Self-reflection when considering complex clinical cases |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, role play Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report |
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Cultural competence |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, role play Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report |
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Ability for emotional self-regulation |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, role play Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report, video case presentations |
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Critical understanding, and competence in using ‘common factors’ to engage with and gather information from people |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report, video case presentations |
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 % | ||||||
| Psychological Assessment, Formulation, and Intervention in Applied Psychology | PSY7115 | 7 | 30 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 50% | 50% |
| Professional Issues & Therapy Processes in Applied Psychology | PSY7114 | 7 | 30 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 50% | 50% | 0% |
Notes
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