Current Issues In Psychology 3PS PSYCH3003

  • Academic Session: 2024-25
  • School: School of Psychology and Neuroscience
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 3 (SCQF level 9)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No

Short Description

This course links psychological theory with application in an exploration of a range of important and current topic areas.

Timetable

Five 2 hour lectures, delivered weekly on-campus

Requirements of Entry

A Grade D or better in Psychology 1A and 1B, and 2A and 2B.

Excluded Courses

None

Assessment

100% coursework - debate portfolio consisting of position statement, response statements and reflection.

Course Aims

To acquaint the students with the latest and most significant developments in psychological theory and application. To encourage critical evaluation of psychological theory in the context of important applications in a range of scientific and clinical content areas.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Summarise a range of content areas in which psychological theory, research and applications have made important contributions in guiding fundamental understanding

■ Reflect on the impact of psychological research in key areas of application.

■ Discuss how applied work can inform priorities in research, and how curiosity-driven science can translate to applied advances.

■ Evaluate the empirical effectiveness of psychological applications in key areas.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.