Programme Specification

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Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care

Undergraduate Psychology

Programme Specification

This document provides a concise summary of the main features of the course(s) & associated award(s) offered through this Programme Specification, and includes the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, curriculum content, teaching/learning, assessment methods for each unit and on the Programme’s relationship to QAA Subject Benchmark Statements may be found in the dedicated student handbook for the Programme. The accuracy of the information in this document is reviewed periodically by the University and may be subject to verification by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education

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Versioning of Programme Specification

This programme specification is valid for the period of approval confirmed at the time of the approval/last review event and relates to provision approved at that point. Programme specifications are updated on an annual basis to include modifications approved through the University’s quality assurance processes.

This version provides a description of the programme as approved for the academic session indicated in section 3 of the following table.

1 Date of initial Approval or last review: 31 January 2013

2 Effective date of Approved/Reviewed Programme Specification:

eg1 September 2014 -31 August 2020

September 2013

3 This Version effective from: September 2015

4 Version number: 2013/version 3

Students who commenced their study on awards within this programme specification prior to September 2013 should refer to the previous version of the programme specification published on the CASQE website.

http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/casqe/specs/index.php

Modifications to Programme Specification

Modifications to the programme specification since approval/ last review, and the cohort of students affected by the change, are listed in Section H (Log of Modifications) at the back of the document.

Cross Referencing of Programme Specifications

The following elements of provision included in this document is/ are also included in the following programme specifications

Unit Programme Specification

Foundations of Psychology Applied Social and Developmental Psychology

Cognitive and Neuropsychology Individual Differences

Applied Psychology

Child, Community and Society Clinical and Forensic Issues in Psychology

Contemporary and Historical Issues in Psychology

Health and Psychological Interventions

Key Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience and Anomalous Psychology

BSc (Hons) Psychology and Speech Pathology (all)

Amendments made to provision listed in this table, must also be reflected in the relevant programme specifications listed above

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CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC STANDARDS & QUALITY ENHANCEMENT

Programme Specification

The information in this document is organised into the following sections: Section A – Administrative and Regulatory Information

Section B – Outcomes Section C – Structure

Section D – Teaching, Learning and Assessment Section E – Programme Management

Section F – Mapping

Section G – Points of Reference Section H – Log of Modifications

SECTION A – ADMINISTRATIVE AND REGULATORY INFORMATION

1 Overarching Programme Specification Title

Undergraduate Psychology

2 Brief Summary

(i) Brief Descriptive Summary

The Undergraduate Psychology Programme provides a broad based academic education in Psychology, with all routes providing the basis for GBC, providing students achieve 2:2 or above. It supports the development of knowledge in all core areas of Psychology ranging from Biological Psychology to Critical Psychology. At Year One, the Programme introduces students to theoretical material across the breadth of the Psychology curriculum. At Level 5 (year 2), students extend their understanding and develop a critical approach to core areas of psychological theory. Finally, at Year Three students focus their studies on specific areas of the Psychology curriculum that match their interests and career aspirations. Units at level 6 (year 3) are applied in nature and afford students the opportunity to apply psychological knowledge developed at earlier levels in the Programme to practical problems. At all levels of the Programme, students develop research and data analysis skills via compulsory research methods and practical units. At Level 6 (year 3), students undertake an extended piece of research in an area of Psychology of their choice supported by a dissertation tutor. Generic and transferable skills are developed within theory and practical units and also via dedicated Personal Development Planning tutorials, which build the skills necessary for the transition into university and also between university and the world of work.

ROUTES:

BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Study Overseas). This course involves one additional year at an international partner university, during the third year of study. Students return to MMU for their final year. Places on the year overseas are limited and are selected by interview at the end of Level 5 (year 2): to be eligible students must have passed the second year with no outstanding resits at the Summer Exam Board and with an average of 65 or above. The academic content of the year

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abroad will be selected and managed by the host overseas university. Students who do not meet the criteria for the year abroad will, if they satisfy progression requirements, complete the final year as a BSc (Hons) Psychology student.

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy

In addition to covering the core BPS psychology curriculum, the course introduces students to key skills and knowledge in the applied area of counselling and psychotherapy. At Level 4 (year 1), students gain a theoretical introduction to core areas of psychology, key models and processes in counselling and therapeutic psychology, and practitioner competencies. At Level 5 (year 2), in addition to the core psychology units, students are introduced to counselling skills in an experiential, practice-based unit. At Level 6 (year 3), students extend their learning of models and processes, whilst also undertaking a counselling psychology research project. A model of reflective practice and personal development is integrated throughout the course, alongside a focus on building the professional interpersonal skills required for counselling and psychotherapeutic practice.

BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology

The course introduces students to the range of contexts that forensic psychologists work in, and builds the key practice skills required by forensic psychologists. As well as covering the core BPS psychology content, students will study a wide range of issues specific to forensic psychology. At Level 4 (year 1) students gain a theoretical introduction to core areas of psychology and forensic psychology, as well as focus upon practitioner competencies. At Level 5 (year 2), students apply this knowledge to real world settings and to working with victims and witnesses to crime. At Level 6 (year 3), students examine working with offenders, complete a forensic psychology research project as well as applied psychology units. Throughout the Programme, students develop key employability skills.

Combined Honours

The Combined Honours route through the Programme provides a broad based academic education in psychology and allows students to study psychology in combination with one of the following subjects: Biology Business Criminology Education Studies Forensic Science Philosophy Sociology

At Level 4 (year 1), students study both subjects equally. In psychology students are introduced to key theories and practices and a range of research methods. At Level 5 (year 2) students can continue with equal study or choose a major/minor route and the units studied depend on the route chosen. Students majoring in psychology at in Level 5 (year 2) must study specified units covering the core areas of psychology. At Year Three, students can continue with an equal study or major/minor route and can choose from a range of applied topics in psychology that match their interests. A further option in the final year is named route study. Students majoring or taking the named route in psychology must complete a dissertation report in addition to their other subjects. Students who have chosen a major route in Year Two can choose to focus solely on their major

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subject in their final year, leading to a named degree in that subject (e.g. BSc (Hons) Psychology). All of the subjects listed above currently offer named route, with the exception of Forensic Science.

Students majoring in psychology in Level 5 and 6 (years 2 and 3) (must pass the dissertation unit) and who achieve at least a 2:2 degree classification will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.

Foundation Year for the BSc (Hons) Psychology course

The Foundation Year provides students who have not gained the necessary credit in their A level (or equivalent) studies for entry to the degree programme the opportunity to develop the academic knowledge and study skills necessary to be successful on the degree course. The core modules comprise study of theory, research skills and application to life experience in a range of areas relevant to the chosen degree. This course is specifically for entry to the 3-year BSc (Hons) Psychology course.

Foundation Year for the BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Study Overseas)

This Foundation Year is as described above, but is specifically for entry to the BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Study Overseas) course. Students will only be able to take up a place at an overseas university if they pass the second year of their degree with an average mark of 65, and with no outstanding resits at the Level 5 Summer Exam Board. Students will also be assessed via interview. Provided students pass the year overseas they will complete the final year of their degree at MMU. Students who do not study overseas will, if they satisfy progression requirements, complete the final year as a BSc (Hons) Psychology student.

3 Awarding institution Manchester Metropolitan University

4 Home Faculty Health, Psychology and Social Care

5 Home Department/ School/ Institute

Department of Psychology

6 UCAS/GTTR code(s) C800 BSc/Psychology

4A37 BSc. (Hons) Psychology (with Study Overseas) P258 BSc/Forensic Psychology

P358 BSc/Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy CC18 Biology/Psychology NC1V Business/Psychology XCH8 Education Studies/Psychology FC48 Forensic Science/Psychology VCM8 Philosophy/Psychology CL83 Psychology/Sociology C801 BSc/Psy Foundation

4K68 BSc/Psy Foundation Psychology (with Study Overseas)

7 Framework for HE Qualifications positionof final award(s)

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/I nformationAndGuidance/Pages/The-

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qualifications-in-England-Wales-and-Northern-Ireland.aspx

8 Alignment with University Curriculum Framework

http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/c

asqe/regulations/curriculum-frameworks.php

Undergraduate

9 Engagement with the University’s Uniwide Language Provision

Rationale for Exemption from the Language Unit for BSc (Hons) Psychology.

The Programme Team feels that the loss of core skills from the subject area due to the inclusion of a language outweighs the advantages of the value added to the Programme through the attainment of language skills.

Particularly, it is a British Psychological Society (BPS) requirement that students undertaking a BPS accredited degree pass core units in Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Individual Differences, Social Psychology, Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (may be embedded within and/or across other core domains), and Research Methods. Thus the curriculum within Psychology is determined by BPS requirements; loss of BPS accreditation would greatly undermine the Programme (applications) and have a negative impact on student employability. Whilst, these units are not formally assessed until Levels 5 (year 2) and 6 (year 3) of the degree Programme, Level 4 (year 1) provides an essential foundation, which is built upon throughout the award levels.

The inclusion of language modules (e.g., cognitive and neuropsychology), PDP tutorials and presentations within the degree Programme plays an important role in ensuring that graduates have enhanced communication skills, whilst social psychology, critical psychology, community psychology and PDP tutorials/units ensure that students have an opportunity to use enhanced communication skills within a multicultural and global context (as well as intercultural understanding through the acquisition of cultural

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knowledge relating to the country where the language is spoken). Psychology has an applied emphasis, which is consistent with the Employability, Employment and Enterprise Strategy. Uniwide is not available to Foundation Year students

10 Compliance with University Assessment Regulations

http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/c asqe/regulations/assessment.php

Undergraduate

11 Approved Variations/Exemptions from University Assessment Regulations

http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/c asqe/regulations/assessment.php

N/A

12 Relationship with Faculty Foundation Year

Successful completion of the Faculty Foundation Year (UCAS code C801) entitles students to enter Level 4 of the BSc (Hons) Psychology course. Successful completion of the Faculty Foundation year (UCAS code 4K68) entitles students to enter Level 4 of the BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Study Overseas) course.

Awards

13 Final award title(s) BSc (Hons) Psychology

BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Study Overseas) BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy

BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology

14 Combined Honours

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(i) Combined Honours Awards available eg:

 BSc/BA (Hons) AB

 BSc/BA (Hons) AB and XY

 BSc/BA (Hons) AB with XY

(ii) Single Honours Awards available through Combined Honours (ie

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Major - BSc (Hons) Psychology with Subject X Equal - BSc (Hons) Psychology and Subject X (ordered alphabetically)

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Named Awards)

(iii) Approved Subject

Combinations administered by this Programme Specification

(ie “home” combinations)

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BSc (Hons) Psychology (iii)

Psychology and Biology Psychology and Business

Psychology and Education Studies Psychology and Forensic Science Psychology and Philosophy Psychology and Sociology

14b Approved Subject Combination administered by other Programme Specifications

Approved Combination

Home Programme

Specification & Home Dept Criminology and

Psychology

BA/BSc (Hons) Sociology and Criminology Undergraduate Programme.

Dept. of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities, Law and Social Science

15 Interim exitawards and Subject title(s)

Successful completion of Level 4 but withdrawal or failure to complete Level 5:

CertHE Psychology

CertHE Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy

CertHE Forensic Psychology

CertHE Biology and Psychology CertHE Business and Psychology

CertHE Education Studies and Psychology CertHE Forensic Science and Psychology CertHE Philosophy and Psychology CertHE Psychology and Sociology

Successful completion of Level 4 and 5, but

withdrawal or failure to complete Level 6: Diploma of Higher Education in:

DipHE Psychology

DipHE Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy

DipHE Forensic Psychology

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DipHE Biology and Psychology DipHE Business and Psychology

DipHE Education Studies and Psychology DipHE Forensic Science and Psychology DipHE Philosophy and Psychology DipHE Psychology and Sociology

Combined Honours Major Study: DipHE Psychology with Biology DipHE Psychology with Business

DipHE Psychology with Education Studies DipHE Psychology with Forensic Science DipHE Psychology with Philosophy DipHE Psychology with Sociology

Combined Honours Minor Study:

DipHE Biology with Psychology DipHE Business with Psychology

DipHE Education Studies with Psychology DipHE Forensic Science with Psychology DipHE Philosophy with Psychology DipHE Sociology with Psychology

Successful completion of Level 4 and 5, & the study overseas year, but withdrawal or failure to complete Level 6:

DipHE Psychology (with Study Overseas)

Arrangements with Partners

16 Approved Collaborative partner(s) Partner Name Type of Collaborative Partnership

N/A N/A

17 Articulation Arrangements with Partners

Partner Name Details of Arrangements

N/A N/A

Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies

18 PSRB(s) associated with final award of any route within the programme specification

The British Psychological Society (BPS) is the accrediting body. This provides for students to be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered

Membership (GBC) provided a degree classification of 2:2 or above is achieved. GBC is the first stage towards achieving professional accreditation and is essential for students who wish to continue their training to become Chartered Psychologists.

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19 Date and outcome of last PSRB approval/accreditation

The last PSRB was conducted in March, 2013. Approval was given subject to 5 conditions which required only minor changes to documentation and some confirmation relating to the delivery of specific core content. It was confirmed that all conditions had been met on 10th_{December, 2013, and approval}

was given subject to the next Resource Review, due in 2015/16, the next Interim Review due in 2018/19 and the subsequent Resource Review in 2021/22. Approval from the BPS for the Forensic Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Study Overseas routes received 1st_{June 2015.}

Approval Status

20 Date and outcome of most recent

MMU review/ approval (i) Latest review/approval

Review: 31 January 2013. Panel recommended continued approval.

Foundation Year – 2 May 2012. Panel recommended continued approval.

(ii) Major Modifications to Programme Specification since last review/approval

EQAL Modifications to level 4 (March 2011) EQAL Modifications to levels 5 and 6 (September 2012)

Major Modification on 27 January 2015 to add the following new courses / routes:

 BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Study Overseas)

 BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy

 BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology

21 Next Scheduled Review Date: 2018/19

Foundation Year & Combined Honours

Curriculum specifically attached to this programme specification will be reviewed at the same time.

22 Programme Specification effective date:

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SECTION B - OUTCOMES

23 MMU Graduate Outcomes

On successful completion of their course of study MMU graduates will be able to:

GO1. apply skills of critical analysis to real world situations within a defined range of contexts;

GO2. demonstrate a high degree of professionalism characterised by initiative, creativity, motivation and self-management;

GO3. express ideas effectively and communicate information appropriately and accurately using a range of media including ICT;

GO4. develop working relationships using teamwork and leadership skills, recognising and respecting different perspectives;

GO5. manage their professional development reflecting on progress and taking appropriate action;

GO6. find, evaluate, synthesise and use information from a variety of sources;

GO7. articulate an awareness of the social and community contexts within their disciplinary field.

NB the above align to the Employability outcomes on the unit specifications

Foundation Year Outcomes

Faculty Foundation Year Psychology (UCAS Code C801)

Faculty Foundation Year Psychology (with Study overseas) (UCAS Code 4K68)

The content and structure for both Foundation Years are the same: they are separated to allow students who intend to take the BSc (Hons) Psychogy (with Study Overseas) degree to apply for sufficient funding at the start of their Foundation Year.

It is recognised that the University’s General Educational Outcomes will be met in full on completion of the total student experience over the period of study towards a degree. On successful completion of the University Foundation Year a student will be able to:

FY1. Demonstrate knowledge in the subject matter of their units appropriate to Level 3 and apply what has been learned;

FY2. Engage in discussion on topics/issues related to contemporary debate in the subject matter of their units;

FY3. Demonstrate safe and effective use of specific media/equipment/material where appropriate;

FY4. Extract, summarise and synthesise relevant information; FY5. Produce a coherent and structured piece of written work;

FY6. Demonstrate a readiness for lifelong learning and personal development; FY7. Participate effectively in group working and team activities;

FY8. Demonstrate communication and presentation skills by clear and effective use of speech, writing and other appropriate methods;

FY9. Demonstrate a basic level of critical thought;

FY10. Apply a range of study skills methods to enhance their academic development; FY11. Demonstrate numeracy skills in both everyday situations and in their specific subject

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FY12. Demonstrate basic IT skills relating to word processing, spread sheets, simple databases and the Internet;

FY13. Demonstrate an awareness of the programme of study in a wider context.

24 Programme Rationale

The Undergraduate Psychology Programme provides a broad based academic education in

Psychology. It supports the development of knowledge in all core areas of Psychology. At Level 4, the programme introduces students to theoretical material across the breadth of the Psychology curriculum. At Level 5, students extend their understanding and develop a critical approach to core areas of psychological theory. Finally, at Level 6 students focus their studies on specific areas of the Psychology curriculum that match their interests and career aspirations. Units at Level 6 are applied in nature and afford students the opportunity to apply psychological knowledge developed at earlier stages in the Programme to practical problems. At all stages of the programme, students develop research and data analysis skills. At Level 6, students undertake an extended piece of research in an area of Psychology of their choice supported by a dissertation tutor.

Both the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy and the BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology have clear progression to Masters level.

Forensic psychology is a popular area of study as demonstrated by the high recruitment to the postgraduate MSc Forensic Psychology course at MMU.

Counselling and psychotherapy are very popular and specialised areas within Psychology; we currently have a strong Masters Counselling route in the Department of Psychology. As

undergraduate psychology courses are not practitioner courses, this new undergraduate route is a way of offering students the opportunity to specialise in a practitioner area earlier on in their studies.

The BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Study Overseas) course is an attractive option for Psychology students, since the requirement for studying the core BPS syllabus is not disrupted. The year spent studying overseas is an additional year, which enables participating students to select units from partner institutions on the basis of interest and employability, rather than purely to map them onto BPS core requirements. This renders the four-year programme advantageous when compared with a conventional second year abroad (as part of a three-year programme). The 4-year route will operate in conjunction with MMU’s existing World-Wide Exchange Programme, which has institutional-level agreements with a specified number of long-standing international partners.

25 QAA Benchmark Statement(s)

Psychology benchmark statements published 2010 Third edition (revision to paragraph 1.4).

BPS Standards for Accreditation of undergraduate programmes October 2014

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(a) Final Award Learning Outcomes

Include a set of final learning outcomes for each named route(s)/exit award(s) (including Combined Honours, single honours, named awards) and any fall-back final exit awards required for PSRB purposes.

BSc (Hons) Psychology

On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Psychology course students will be able to:

PLO1 Comprehend the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations.

PLO2 Identify the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance.

PLO3 Articulate knowledge of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive

psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods and how they interrelate.

PLO4 Display knowledge of a number of specialised areas and/or applications, some of which are at the cutting edge in the discipline.

PLO5 Apply a range of research paradigms, research methods and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis.

PLO6 Reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements about arguments in Psychology.

PLO7 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience and evaluate their significance.

PLO8 Reason statistically and use a range of statistical methods with confidence.

PLO9 Design, conduct and report an empirically based research project under appropriate supervision, and can recognise its theoretical, practical and methodological

limitations.

PLO10 Show awareness of the ethical context of Psychology as a discipline and can demonstrate this in relation to personal study, particularly with regard to the research project.

PLO11 Use word processing, databases and statistical software.

PLO12 Solve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes.

PLO13 Be sensitive to and react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams.

PLO14 Undertake self-directed study and project management in order to complete an empirical project in Psychology.

PLO15 Take charge of their own learning and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future learning.

Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) is an entry requirement for all British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited postgraduate training courses and is also required when working towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. The GBC is awarded through a successful application to become a Graduate Member of the Society.

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pass the empirical psychology dissertation.

BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Study Overseas)

On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Study Overseas) course students will be able to:

OPLO1 Comprehend the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations.

OPLO2 Identify the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance.

OPLO3 Articulate knowledge of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive

OPLO4 Display knowledge of a number of specialised areas and/or applications, some of which are at the cutting edge in the discipline.

OPLO5 Apply a range of research paradigms, research methods and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis.

OPLO6 Reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements about arguments in Psychology.

OPLO7 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience and evaluate their significance.

OPLO8 Reason statistically and use a range of statistical methods with confidence.

OPLO9 Design, conduct and report an empirically based research project under appropriate supervision, and can recognise its theoretical, practical and methodological

limitations.

OPLO10 Show awareness of the ethical context of Psychology as a discipline and can demonstrate this in relation to personal study, particularly with regard to the research project.

OPLO11 Use word processing, databases and statistical software.

OPLO12 Solve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes.

OPLO13 Be sensitive to and react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams.

OPLO14 Undertake self-directed study and project management in order to complete an empirical project in Psychology.

OPLO15 Take charge of their own learning and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future learning.

OPLO16 For an additional year successfully engage with the cross cultural and intercultural aspects of studying Psychology, whilst living and studying in one of MMU’s approved partner universities.

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In order to be eligible for the GBC students must achieve a minimum of a 2(ii) or equivalent and pass the empirical psychology dissertation.

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy

On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy course students will be able to:

CPLO1 Comprehend the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations.

CPLO2 Identify the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance.

CPLO3 Articulate knowledge of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive

CPLO4 Display knowledge of a number of specialised areas and/or applications, some of which are at the cutting edge in the discipline.

CPLO5 Apply a range of research paradigms, research methods and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis.

CPLO6 Reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements about arguments in Psychology.

CPLO7 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience and evaluate their significance.

CPLO8 Reason statistically and use a range of statistical methods with confidence.

CPLO9 Design, conduct and report an empirically based research project under appropriate supervision, and can recognise its theoretical, practical and methodological

limitations.

CPLO10 Show awareness of the ethical context of Psychology as a discipline and can demonstrate this in relation to personal study, particularly with regard to the research project.

CPLO11 Use word processing, databases and statistical software.

CPLO12 Solve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes.

CPLO13 Be sensitive to and react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams.

CPLO14 Undertake self-directed study and project management in order to complete an empirical project linked to Counselling and Psychotherapy.

CPLO15 Take charge of their own learning and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future learning.

CPLO16 Critically discuss the application of psychological theory to the practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy

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pass the empirical psychology dissertation.

BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology

On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology course students will be able to: FLO1 Comprehend the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical

origins, development and limitations.

FLO2 Identify the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance.

FLO3 Articulate knowledge of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive

Psychology, developmental Psychology, personality, social Psychology, research methods and how they interrelate.

FLO4 Display knowledge of a number of specialised areas and/or applications, some of which are at the cutting edge in the discipline.

FLO5 Apply a range of research paradigms, research methods and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis.

FLO6 Reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements about arguments in Psychology.

FLO7 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience and evaluate their significance.

FLO8 Reason statistically and use a range of statistical methods with confidence.

FLO9 Design, conduct and report an empirically based research project under appropriate supervision, and can recognise its theoretical, practical and methodological

limitations.

FLO10 Show awareness of the ethical context of Psychology as a discipline and can demonstrate this in relation to personal study, particularly with regard to the research project.

FLO11 Use word processing, databases and statistical software.

FLO12 Solve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes.

FLO13 Be sensitive to and react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams.

FLO14 Undertake self-directed study and project management in order to complete an empirical project linked to Forensic Psychology.

FLO15 Take charge of their own learning and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future learning.

FLO16 Critically discuss the application of psychological theory to the practice of Forensic Psychology

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(b) Combined Honours Learning Outcomes Named Route - BSc (Hons) Psychology

Major - BSc (Hons) Psychology with Subject X Equal - BSc (Hons) Psychology and Subject X Minor - BA/BSc Subject X with Psychology:

Biology, Criminology, Education Studies, Business, Forensic Science, Philosophy & Sociology.

Named Route BSc (Hons) Psychology

On successful completion of Named Route - BSc (Hons) Psychology, students will be able to: CHLO1 Comprehend the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical

origins, development and limitations.

CHLO2 Identify the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance.

CHLO3 Articulate knowledge of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive

CHLO4 Display knowledge of a number of specialised areas and/or applications, some of which are at the cutting edge in the discipline.

CHLO5 Apply a range of research paradigms, research methods and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis.

CHLO6 Reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements about arguments in Psychology.

CHLO7 Adopt multiple perspectives and systematically analyse the relationships between them.

CHLO8 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience and evaluate their significance.

CHLO9 Pose, operationalise and critique research questions.

CHLO10 Reason statistically and use a range of statistical methods with confidence.

CHLO11 Design, conduct and report an empirically based research project under appropriate supervision, and can recognise its theoretical, practical and methodological

limitations.

CHLO12 Show awareness of the ethical context of Psychology as a discipline and can demonstrate this in relation to personal study, particularly with regard to the research project.

CHLO13 Display substantial competence in research skills through practical activities. CHLO14 Communicate ideas and research findings both effectively and fluently by written,

oral and visual means.

CHLO15 Comprehend and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data, particularly in the content of presenting and analysing complex data sets.

CHLO16 Use word processing, databases and statistical software.

CHLO17 Solve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes.

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groups and teams.

CHLO19 Undertake self-directed study and project management in order to meet desired objectives.

CHLO20 Take charge of their own learning and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future learning.

Major Subject BSc (Hons) Psychology with Subject X

On successful completion of Major - BSc (Hons) Psychology with Subject X, students will be able to:

CHLO1 Comprehend the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations.

CHLO2 Identify the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance.

CHLO3 Articulate knowledge of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive

CHLO4 Display knowledge of a number of specialised areas and/or applications, some of which are at the cutting edge in the discipline.

CHLO5 Apply a range of research paradigms, research methods and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis.

CHLO6 Reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements about arguments in Psychology.

CHLO7 Adopt multiple perspectives and systematically analyse the relationships between them.

CHLO8 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience and evaluate their significance.

CHLO9 Pose, operationalise and critique research questions.

CHLO10 Reason statistically and use a range of statistical methods with confidence.

CHLO11 Design, conduct and report an empirically based research project under appropriate supervision, and can recognise its theoretical, practical and methodological

limitations.

CHLO12 Show awareness of the ethical context of Psychology as a discipline and can demonstrate this in relation to personal study, particularly with regard to the research project.

CHLO13 Display substantial competence in research skills through practical activities. CHLO14 Communicate ideas and research findings both effectively and fluently by written,

oral and visual means.

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the content of presenting and analysing complex data sets. CHLO16 Use word processing, databases and statistical software.

CHLO17 Solve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes.

CHLO18 Be sensitive to and react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams.

CHLO19 Undertake self-directed study and project management in order to meet desired objectives.

CHLO20 Take charge of their own learning and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future learning.

Equal Subject BSc (Hons) Psychology and Subject X

On successful completion of Equal - BSc (Hons) Psychology and Subject X, students will be able to: CHEQLO1(CHLO1) Comprehend the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its

historical origins, development and limitations.

CHEQLO2(CHLO2) Identify the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance.

CHEQLO3(CHLO3) Articulate knowledge of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods and how they interrelate.

CHEQLO4(CHLO4) Display knowledge of a number of specialised areas and/or applications, some of which are at the cutting edge in the discipline.

CHEQLO5(CHLO6) Reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements about arguments in Psychology.

CHEQLO6(CHLO7) Adopt multiple perspectives and systematically analyse the relationships between them.

CHEQLO7(CHLO8) Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience and evaluate their significance.

CHEQLO8(CHLO9) Pose, operationalise and critique research questions.

CHEQLO9(CHLO10) Reason statistically and use a range of statistical methods with confidence.

CHEQLO10(CHLO13)Display substantial competence in research skills through practical activities

CHEQLO11(CHLO14)Communicate ideas and research findings both effectively and fluently by written, oral and visual means.

CHEQLO12(CHLO15)Comprehend and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data, particularly in the content of presenting and analysing complex data sets. CHEQLO13(CHLO16)Use word processing, databases and statistical software.

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and evaluating outcomes.

CHEQLO15(CHLO18)Be sensitive to and react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams.

CHEQLO16(CHLO19) Undertake self-directed study and project management in order to meet desired objectives.

CHEQLO17(CHLO20)Take charge of their own learning and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future learning.

This route does not provide Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Minor Subject BA/BSc Subject X with Psychology

On successful completion of Minor - BA/BSc Subject X with Psychology, students will be able to: CHMINO1(CHLO1) Comprehend the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline

its historical origins, development and limitations.

CHMINO2(CHLO6) Reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements about arguments in Psychology. CHMINO3(CHLO17) Solve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative

solutions and evaluating outcomes.

CHMINO4(CHLO19) Undertake self-directed study and project management in order to

meet desired objectives.

CHMINO5(CHLO20) Take charge of their own learning and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future learning.

This route does not provide Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).

NB: For the Final Learning Outcomes of the approved “other” subject – see the relevant subject Programme Specification [Biology, Criminology, Education Studies, Business, Forensic Science, Philosophy & Sociology]

(c) Pass Degree Learning Outcomes

Students who do not qualify for the award of a Bachelor’s degree with honours may be eligible for the award of a Pass degree. Criteria for the award of a Pass degree are detailed within the University’s Assessments Regulations for Undergraduate Programmes of Study

at http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/casqe/regulations/assessment.php.

This award does not provide Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).

27 Interim Award Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of CertHE Psychology students will be able to:

ODHELO1 Understand the underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations.

ODHELO2 Recognise the inherent diversity of psychological functioning.

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psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods.

ODHELO4 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience.

ODHELO5 Reason statistically and demonstrate competence with a limited range of statistical methods.

ODHELO6 Communicate ideas and research findings by written, oral and visual means ODHELO7 Interpret and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data.

ODHELO8 Approach problem solving in a systematic way.

ODHELO9 Be aware of contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams ODHELO10Undertake self-directed study and project management in a supportive

environment.

On successful completion of the DipHE Psychology students will be able to:

ODHELO1 Understand the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations.

ODHELO2 Recognise the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning. ODHELO3 Display good knowledge and critical understanding of a range of influences on

psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods and how they interrelate.

ODHELO4 Demonstrate knowledge of a range of research methods and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis.

ODHELO5 Adopt multiple perspectives.

ODHELO7 Reason statistically and demonstrate competence in a range of statistical methods. ODHELO8 Communicate ideas and research findings by written, oral and visual means

ODHELO9 Interpret and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data. ODHELO10Use word processing, databases and statistical software. ODHELO11Approach problem solving in a systematic way.

ODHELO12Be aware of contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams. ODHELO13Undertake self-directed study and project management in a supportive

environment.

On successful completion of DipHE Psychology (with Study Overseas) students will be able to:

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ODHELO10Use word processing, databases and statistical software. ODHELO11Approach problem solving in a systematic way.

environment.

ODHELO14For an additional year successfully engage with the cross cultural and intercultural aspects of studying Psychology, whilst living and studying in one of MMU’s approved partner universities.

On successful completion of CertHE Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy students will be able to:

ODHELO3 Display a good knowledge and critical understanding of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental

psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods. ODHELO4 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience.

ODHELO9 Be aware of contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams. ODHELO10Undertake self-directed study and project management in a supportive

environment.

ODHELO11Consider the application of psychological theory to the practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy

On successful completion of DipHE Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy students will be able to:

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ODHELO10Use word processing, databases and statistical software. ODHELO11Approach problem solving in a systematic way.

environment.

ODHELO14Analyse the application of psychological theory to the practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy

On successful completion of CertHE Forensic Psychology students will be able to:

ODHELO3 Display a good knowledge and critical understanding of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental

psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods. ODHELO4 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience.

ODHELO9 Be aware of contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams. ODHELO10 Undertake self-directed study and project management in a supportive

environment.

ODHELO11 Consider the application of psychological theory to the practice of Forensic Psychology

On successful completion of DipHE Forensic Psychology students will be able to:

psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods and how they interrelate. ODHELO4 Demonstrate knowledge of a range of research methods and measurement

techniques, including statistical analysis. ODHELO5 Adopt multiple perspectives.

ODHELO7 Reason statistically and demonstrate competence in a range of statistical methods.

ODHELO10 Use word processing, databases and statistical software. ODHELO11 Approach problem solving in a systematic way.

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environment.

ODHELO14 Analyse the application of psychological theory to the practice of Forensic Psychology

On successful completion of CertHE Psychology and Subject X (subjects listed alphabetically)

On successful completion of Certificate Level, students will be able to:

ODHELO3 Display a good knowledge and critical understanding of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods.

environment. On successful completion of

DipHE Subject X with Psychology (minor study)

DipHE Psychology and Subject X (equal study), subjects listed alphabetically) DipHE Psychology with Subject X (major study)

Students will be able to (the following learning outcomes apply to varying degrees dependent on the weighting of psychology studied at Level 5 (minor, equal or major):

psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods and how they interrelate. Demonstrate knowledge of a range of research methods and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis.

ODHELO8 Interpret and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data. ODHELO9 Use word processing, databases and statistical software.

ODHELO10Approach problem solving in a systematic way.

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ODHELO12Undertake self-directed study and project management in a supportive environment.

NB1. Students will not necessarily study all core areas of psychology or the full range of research methods and statistics as this is dependent on whether psychology is studied as a

minor/equal/major subject in combination with Subject X at Level 5.

NB2. For the Interim Learning Outcomes of the approved “other” subject – see the relevant subject Programme Specification.

For the Interim Learning Outcomes of the approved “other” subject – see the relevant subject Programme Specification [Biology, Criminology, Education Studies, Business, Forensic Science, Philosophy & Sociology]

SECTION C – STRUCTURE

28 Structures, modes of delivery (eg FT/PT/DL etc), levels, credits, awards, curriculum map of all units (identifying core/option status, credits, pre or co-requisites) potential entry/exit points and progression/award requirements

BSc (Hons) Psychology FT/PT

Level 3 – Faculty Foundation Years: C801 BSc/Psy Foundation and [code to be confirmed] BSc / Psy (with Study Overseas)

Core Units

Code Occ Status Unit Title No of

credits

2F3Z0001 9 Introduction to Psychology** 30

2G3Z0001 9 Introduction to Social Care 30

6G3Z3006 9 Foundation Data Analysis 30

683Z0001 9 Academic Skills for Higher Education 30

** denotes unit(s) for which this programme specification is responsible for review and modification purposes

European Union and International Students

European and international students will replace the unit Foundation Data Analysiswith:

Core Units

credits

443Z0005 English for Academic Study 30

Successful completion of the Faculty Foundation Year (UCAS Code C801 BSc/Psy Foundation) entitles access to Level 4 BSc (Hons) Psychology.

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Successful completion of the Faculty Foundation Year (UCAS Code 4K68 BSc/Psy Foundation (with Study Overseas)) entitles access to Level 4 BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Study Overseas).

BSc (Hons) Psychology

Level 4

Core Units

credits

2F4Z0002 9 Cognitive and Biopsychology 30

2F4Z0004 9 Social and Community Psychology 30

2F4Z0011 9 Investigating Psychology (Single Honours) 30 2F4Z0003 9 Developmental and Individual Differences 30 On successful completion of Level 4 – interim exit award: CertHE Psychology,

Level 4 In-bound Student Mobility Units

L 4 Option Units

In Bound Student Mobility only

2F4Z0007 9 Developmental and Individual Differences 1

(In-bound Student Mobility)

15 2F4Z0008 1 Developmental and Individual Differences 2

15 2F4Z0009 9 Social Psychology (In-bound Student

Mobility)

15 2F4Z0010 9 Community Psychology (In-bound Student

Mobility)

15

Level 5

Core Units

credits 2F5Z0001 9 Applied Social and Developmental

Psychology

30 2F5Z0002 9 Cognitive and Neuropsychology 30

2F5Z0003 9 Individual Differences 30

2F5Z0004 9 Culture, Society, Community & Self 30 On successful completion of Levels 4 & 5 – interim exit award: DipHE Psychology

Level 5 In-bound Student Mobility Units

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In-bound Student Mobility only

2F5Z0005 9 Social Psychology (In-bound Student Mobility)

15

Level 6

Core Units

credits

2F6Z0005 9 Dissertation 30

Option Units

Choose 3 from options listed

2F6Z0006 9 Applied Psychology 30

2F6Z0002 9 Child, Community and Society 30

2F6Z0003 9 Clinical and Forensic Issues in Psychology 30 2F6Z0009 9 Contemporary and Historical Issues in

Psychology

30 2F6Z0008 9 Health and Psychological Interventions 30 2F6Z0007 9 Key Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience and

Anomalous Psychology

30

2F6Z0010 9 Educational Psychology 30

2F6Z0011 9 Coaching: Psychological Theory and Practice 30 On successful completion of Level 6 – Final exit award: BSc (Hons) Psychology

BSc. Psychology students must take the dissertation unit plus three options (120 credits).

Level 6 (Honours) candidates awarded a lower-second or higher classification for BSc (Hons) Psychology will normally be eligible to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.

L 6 Option Units

For In-bound Student Mobility only

2F6Z0013 9 Educational Psychology (In-bound Student Mobility)

15 2F6Z0012 9 Applied Psychology

15

Level 4

Core Units

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2F4Z0002 9 Cognitive and Biopsychology 30

2F4Z0004 9 Social and Community Psychology 30

2F4Z0011/12 9 Investigating Psychology (Single Honours/Combined Honours)

30 2F4Z0003 9 Developmental and Individual Differences 30 On successful completion of Level 4 – interim exit award: CertHE Psychology (Because no overseas study has taken place)

Level 5

Core Units

Psychology

2F5Z0004 9 Culture, Society, Community & Self 30 On successful completion of Levels 4 & 5 – interim exit award: DipHE Psychology

(because no overseas study has taken place)

On successful completion of L5 at the Summer Exam Board (with no outstanding resits) and with an average of 65 or above and on successful completion of an interview students will be permitted to study overseas for one year. (Students who do not meet the criteria for the year abroad will, if they satisfy progression requirements, transfer to the BSC (Hons) Psychology course and complete the final year of the course at MMU (see page 1).

Core Units

credits 2F9Z0001 9 Study Abroad: Psychology in an

International Context

120

The credits awarded for the Study Abroad: Psychology in an International Context unit will be Practice Credits only. On successful completion of Levels 4, 5 and one year’s study abroad – interim exit award: DipHE Psychology (with Study Overseas)

Level 6

Core Units

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2F6Z0005 9 Dissertation 30

Option Units

Psychology

30

2F6Z0011 9 Coaching: Psychological Theory and Practice 30

On successful completion of Level 6 – Final exit award: BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Study Overseas) BSc Psychology students must take the dissertation unit plus three options (120 credits).

BSc (HONS) PSYCHOLOGY WITH COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY

Level 4

Core Units

credits

2F4Z0005 9 Foundations of Psychology 30

30

2F4Z0015 9 Counselling and Psychotherapy I 30

2F4Z0014 9 Practitioner Knowledge and Skills 30 On successful completion of Level 4 – interim exit award: CertHE Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy

Level 5

Core Units

Psychology

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2F5Z0007 9 Counselling Skills 30

On successful completion of Levels 4 & 5 – interim exit award: DipHE Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy

Level 6

Core Units

credits 2F6Z0016 9 Counselling and Psychotherapy Dissertation 30 2F6Z0017 9 Counselling and Psychotherapy II 30

Option Units

Psychology

30

2F6Z0011 9 Coaching: Psychological Theory and Practice 30

On successful completion of Level 6 – Final exit award: BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy

BSc (HONS) FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Level 4

Core Units

credits

2F4Z0005 9 Foundations of Psychology 30

30 2F4Z0013 9 Fundamentals of Forensic Psychology 30