This module aims to bridge the gap between psychological research and real-world practices and applications and to introduce you to diverse careers that apply psychology in the working world. In-depth discussion of educational, clinical and occupational Psychology will be complemented by personal insights from professionals into a range of careers that a Psychology degree prepares you for. A group challenge will give hands-on experience of implementing psychological findings to a real-world problem and give an opportunity to explore and test personal strengths.
Module learning outcomes
Critically evaluate the empirical evidence relevant to specific treatments for mental issues, from drug-centred treatment approaches through to psychologically-based therapies including the psychoanalytic tradition, psychotherapies including mindfulness and interpersonal psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy.
Explain the practicalities and impact of implementing research into real-world educational contexts and educational practice.
Critically evaluate different techniques within personnel selection and assessment and explain how occupational psychologists work to improve employee motivation, the performance of workplace teams and to manage organisational development and change
Demonstrate understanding of psychological features of behaviour change, advertising and marketing in the design of an advertising campaign for a charity
Articulate personal reflection on strengths developed, tested or demonstrated during the group challenge and identify career paths that may be a good match for your personal strengths and career goals.
Module content
This course will cover three key areas of Applied Psychology, Occupational, Educational and Clinical/Counselling Psychology. There will be lectures on the key theories and practices for each area. There will also be material from practitioners from the professional areas who will provide insight into their role and how to access careers within their professions. There will also be content that directly supports students’ employability. This will include a focus on the understanding and development of key employability skills
Indicative assessment
Task
% of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
50
Essay/coursework
10
Groupwork
40
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
Task
% of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
100
Module feedback
The marks on all assessed work will be provided on e-vision.