PSY-20012 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

In Developmental Psychology you will study detailed and specific examples of research examining aspects of human cognitive and social development; in previous years this has included looking at children's earliest understanding of objects and events and their growing appreciation of self and others as well as how the family context shape their development. In Social Psychology, you will explore how both internal and external factors shape people's understanding and explanations of their social world and examine psychological explanations for attitudes and behaviour that occur within and between groups.

To develop an advanced understanding of key areas in development and social psychology, and to critically evaluate theory and research in each field.

Intended Learning Outcomes

recognise key theories and research topics in developmental and social psychology: 1,2
critically evaluate theory and research in developmental and social psychology: 1,2
independently locate, study, and synthesise knowledge from different academic sources within the field of developmental and social psychology
: 2

Study hours

Topics in Developmental and Social Psychology will be introduced via 10 lectures (90 minutes) and 5 seminars (2 hours) plus 125 hours of private study for the continuous assessment component and the short essays.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment