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PS5040: CURRENT TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES (2019-2020)

Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58


Course Overview

This course will introduce students to a range of contemporary research developments and applications in psychology.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Jason Bohan

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Psychology is a diverse subject area exploring the human mind and behaviour. In this course students will be introduced to a wide range of contemporary research questions in psychology. They will develop a critical appreciation of psychological theory, research methodologies, and applications in a range of scientific and clinical subject areas.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Summary of an Empirical Paper

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks 16 Feedback Weeks 19

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Feedback

Feedback will be delivered online on all summative assessments.  There will be an online discussion board to support coursework preparation.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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1500 word Critical Review

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks 11 Feedback Weeks 14

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Feedback

Feedback will be delivered online on all summative assessments.  There will be an online discussion board to support coursework preparation.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Summary of an Empirical Paper

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks 48 Feedback Weeks 51

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Feedback Resubmission of failed elements of assessment. Feedback will be delivered online on all summative assessments.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
Sorry, we don't have this information available just now. Please check the course guide on MyAberdeen or with the Course Coordinator

Critical Review

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks 48 Feedback Weeks 51

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Feedback Resubmission of failed elements of assessment. Feedback will be delivered online on all summative assessments.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualUnderstandDemonstrate a critical awareness of a range of research areas in which psychology has made important contributions.
ProceduralUnderstandDemonstrate an extensive understanding of the range of research methodologies utilised in contemporary psychology.
ConceptualEvaluateCritically evaluate current theories and research in psychology.
FactualEvaluateCritically evaluate the empirical effectiveness of psychological work in key applied areas.

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