Modules

What you will study YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) Over the course of your first year, you will develop study and research methods skills that are key to the Psychology degree, whilst also learning and developing your understanding of key psychological theories and concepts. MODULES Fundamental Psychology: This module aims to provide you with an outline of traditional and contemporary psychological theories through the examination of its historical development and key theoretical perspectives. Introduction to Research Design: This module introduces you to the nature, philosophy and scope of research methods in psychology. It aims to enable you to acquire a basic level of knowledge and understanding of the research process and research methods. As well as providing you with an introduction to statistics and qualitative data analysis. Essential Psychology: This module builds on the knowledge acquired within Fundamental Psychology; it enables you to provide an outline of traditional and contemporary psychological theories through the examination of its historical development and key theoretical perspectives. Introduction to Data Analysis: Within this module, you will further your understanding of the nature and scope of research methods in psychology. This module will build on your knowledge of data collection and analysis within psychology that was introduced in An Introduction to Research Design. Study Skills for Psychology: This module encourages you to develop the necessary skills for studying psychology at HE level and the study of selected key research. This will include generic and subject-specific skills. Scientific Writing and Communication: This module builds on the Study Skills for Psychology module. It supports you to develop your academic writing and presentation skills, whilst consolidating skills such as referencing and learning from feedback. YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) In your second year, you will continue to develop your research method skills and apply them in different areas of Psychology. During this year you will complete some core modules that will build on the knowledge gained in the first year. MODULES Developmental Psychology Advanced Research Design Biological Psychology Cognitive Psychology Intermediate Research Methods Individual Differences YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) In your final year, you will design your own research project with supervision from the Academic team. This year will see you complete the final core module, Social Psychology, and also allow you to choose optional modules to study based on your own preferences and interests. MODULES Research Project (core) Social Psychology (core) Clinical Psychology (optional) Negotiated Learning (optional) Forensic Psychology (optional) Counselling Psychology (optional) Work-Based Learning (optional) Cyberpsychology (optional) Health Psychology (optional) The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Assessment method

Teaching & Assessment You will be assessed via a variety of different assessment methods, including a combination of coursework, essays, portfolios, practical reports, presentations and in-class tests. The course does not currently assess you via exams. You will be required to do a dissertation as part of your final year assessment.  Teaching and learning Wrexham Glyndwr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion team can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference. The degree will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, project work and computer-based exercises (e.g. in research methods and statistics). Teaching currently takes place over the course of 3 days a week and contact hours vary year to year, as you become an independent learner (Foundation year 40 hours; Year 1 36 hours; Year 2 30 hours; Year 3 24 hours).

Professional bodies

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

• British Psychological Society