Modules

Year One This course has a common first year. The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Modules Professional Practice in Psychology Fundamental concepts in Psychology Introducing Quantitative Research Methods Psychology and Popular Culture Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing Introducing Qualitative Research Methods Year Two In year two, you will aim to develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with culture, gender and sexuality, cyber psychology, the darker side of psychology, and research, among others. You will also advance in your understanding of research methodologies and experimental research paradigms. Modules Perspectives in Psychology Psychology of Culture, Gender and Sexuality Cyberpsychology Applying Psychological Perspectives The Darker Side of Psychology Research Methods and Project Planning Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time, you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement Final Year Your final degree year aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from year one and two. In your final year you will complete an empirical research project, focused on a topic of your choosing, under the supervision of a research-active member of staff. Optional modules in the final year allow you to tailor your own learning experience to the knowledge and interests you have developed so far. Modules Project Design and Ethics Independent Research Project Becoming a Psychologist Optional Modules - you can choose 3 optional modules from the below (two in semester 1 and one in semester 2): Addictive Behaviours Child and Educational Psychology Criminal Behaviour and its contexts Aggression and Violent Behaviour Counselling Psychology Clinical Neuroscience We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. For the latest course details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

Assessment method

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include traditional methods, such as course work, as well as contemporary multi-media approaches. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Psychological Society