PgCert Foundations in Applied Psychology Practice
Academic Year 2021/22
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Programme Title |
PgCert Foundations in Applied Psychology Practice |
Final Award |
Postgraduate Certificate |
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Programme Code |
PSY-PC-AP |
UCAS Code |
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HECoS Code |
100493 |
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ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Part Time |
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Type of Programme |
Postgraduate |
Length of Programme |
Part Time - 1 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
60 |
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Exit Awards available |
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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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REGULATION INFORMATION
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 |
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
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
Professional Issues & Therapy Processes in Applied Psychology |
PSY7114 |
7 |
30 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
50% |
50% |
0% |
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Psychological Assessment, Formulation, and Intervention in Applied Psychology |
PSY7115 |
7 |
30 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
0% |
50% |
50% |
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Notes |
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