Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
i) Average of 55% or above in years 1 & 2 with no reassessment as a 2nd attempt in year 2ii) General aptitude (ie. by application for study abroad, an interview during year 2 and recommendation of personal tutor, relevant year tutors and Programme Director)
This module is only available to single honours students
This module allows students to complete a year of study related to their degree programme in an approved institution in another country. Such study may include components relating to the learning or further development of a foreign language and cultural engagement, in addition to the study of the students's core subject in an international context. The topic that students will study will be appropriate to the FHEQ Level 5 or higher and agreed between the student and his/her School's Study Abroad Coordinator prior to the start of the international year. This module develops the following Keele Graduate Attributes:2. an appreciation of the development and value of Psychology and awareness of its contexts;5. an appreciation of the social, environmental and global implications of your studies and other activities;7. the knowledge, skills, self-confidence and self-awareness actively to pursue your future goals;8. the ability and motivation to participate responsibly and collaboratively as an active citizen in the communities in which you live and work.
Aims
The aims of this module are to:1. allow the student to experience study in another country2. enable students to acquire an international perspective on psychology and to build up a wide network of contacts3. enable students to appreciate the added value that arises from first-hand experience of the different academic and research approaches between the UK and other countries
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/psy-20039/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
describe, discuss and reflect upon the cultural and international differences and similarities of different learning environments; will be achieved by assessments: 1,3discuss the benefits and challenges of global citizenship and internationalisation will be achieved by assessments: 3explain how their perspective on their principle subject is enhanced by locating it within an international setting; will be achieved by assessments: 3demonstrate achievement of the programme specific learning outcomes detailed in the addendum of the relevant programme specification. will be achieved by assessments: 2,3
Students will be overseas on a study abroad year at an approved institution in another country. Their studies will be split between directed study and non-directed private study at their international partner institution.
Description of Module Assessment
1: Placement weighted 0%Individual Learning AgreementIn conjunction with the School's Study Abroad Coordinator, students will determine a programme of study for their international year.
2: Placement weighted 50%Study Abroad assessmentsTo undertake and successfully complete courses of study to the equivalent of 120 credits at an international partner institution.
3: Placement weighted 50%Reflective portfolioStudents will compile a portfolio, reflecting on their experiences studying at an international partner institution (equivalent to 3,000 words).