Problem solve, reason scientifically on the basis of evidence, and make critical evaluations in the context of psychological theory, methods of inquiry, applications and interventions

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

These skills are developed at Levels 1 and 2 in lectures, practical classes and tutorials. Lectures, seminars, the independent thesis and guided independent reading for the General Paper at Level 3 offer further opportunities for development and consolidation.

Methods of Assessment

Laboratory reports, coursework essays, exams and the independent thesis. At Levels 2 and 3 integrative, well-reasoned, evidence-based answers are required.

Demonstrate an understanding that adopting multiple perspectives on psychological issues is important

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The importance of multiple perspectives is a feature of many modules at Levels 1 and 2, and is explicitly addressed in the lectures on Conceptual Issues at Level 2 and again in the guided reading for the General Paper at Level 3.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework and exams

Detect meaningful patterns in data and experience

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures in statistics, practical classes, tutorials and research supervision sessions provide opportunities to develop this skill.

Methods of Assessment

Laboratory reports, coursework, the independent thesis at Level 3, exams

Show knowledge and understanding of the scientific understanding of psychology from broad overview at Level 1 to a deeper understanding at Level 2 of the core areas including research methods, biological psychology, cognitive psychology, personality and individual differences, developmental psychology and social psychology

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquisition of core knowledge is achieved mainly through lectures and demonstrations, practical classes and directed reading, reflection and discussion in seminars and tutorial groups, and preparation for coursework assignments.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays, laboratory reports, exams

Recognise the variability and diversity of psychological functioning as well as a range of influences on that functioning

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, demonstrations, practical classes, seminars and tutorials.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays, laboratory reports, exams

Demonstrate specialised, up-to-date knowledge of a number of key areas acquired at Level 3

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, seminars, guided reading for the independent thesis and research supervision sessions

Methods of Assessment

Essays and other coursework, independent thesis, exams

Display systematic knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of research paradigms, methods and techniques, including statistical analysis

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practical classes, demonstrations, tutorials, thesis work at Level 3.

Methods of Assessment

Tutorial essays, independent thesis

Comprehend the research literature related to psychology and be able to use it to help formulate and operationalise research questions;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, guided reading, practical classes, research supervision sessions

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays, laboratory reports, independent thesis

Show skill at designing, performing, analysing, interpreting and communicating the results from empirical studies.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Tutorials, practical classes, research supervision sessions

Methods of Assessment

Laboratory reports, posters, presentations, independent thesis, exams

Communicate ideas and research findings in written, oral and visual form;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Communication skills are taught in lectures, practical classes, tutorials and research supervision sessions. Placement year.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays, presentations, laboratory reports, independent thesis, exams, placement portfolio

Interpret quantitative and qualitative data;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Skills of data interpretation are taught in lectures, practical classes, tutorials and research supervision sessions.

Methods of Assessment

Laboratory reports, independent thesis, exams

Be computer literate for the purposes of furthering their learning and communicating their ideas and analysing data;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Computer literacy in developed in practical classes.

Methods of Assessment

Laboratory reports, essays, presentations, independent thesis

Be aware of the issues surrounding group and team work;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures and tutorials

Methods of Assessment

Group work including presentations and research reports

Be self-directed in their learning and project management;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, individual tutorials, research supervision sessions, placements

Methods of Assessment

Coursework essays and laboratory reports, independent thesis, employability and placement portfolios, exams

Recognise the need to assess their own skills and to use them for ongoing learning.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, workshops, placements

Methods of Assessment

Employability and placement portfolios

Understand the benefits that psychological knowledge can bring in an applied setting

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Placement year

Methods of Assessment

Placement portfolio