Developmental, Cognitive and Social Psychology

Overview

This module is designed to develop a range of fundamental subdisciplines in psychology introduced in level 1, specifically Social, Developmental and Cognitive Psychology. Each subdiscipline focuses on the study of human behaviour, developing on theoretical models from level 1. This module will include interactive lectures on relevant topics in the subdisciplines named above and dedicated sessions on employability. Lecture topics are presented by members of the course team who have a specific interest and knowledge of their topic. The module contents map onto UN Sustainable Development Goals outlined below.
This module relates to (4) Quality Education— this module encourages and teaches critical reflection on the discipline of psychology which promotes independent and autonomous learning; (5)Gender Equality— this module includes topics on stereotypes and prejudice for students to learn about the importance of gender equality in today’s society; (10) Reduced Inequalities— this module will focus on empowering and promoting social inclusion, fostering inclusive environments and reducing inequalities in the context of inter-group relations.

Learning Objectives

After studying this module, students will be able to:
Describe and evaluate key theories and models of typical and atypical psychological development
Discuss theories and models of human cognition
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of key concepts and theories in social psychology
Critically evaluate key concepts and theories as well as empirical evidence and claims in research articles in psychology
Apply theoretical knowledge of psychology to real-world phenomena
Demonstrate a knowledge of how their own skills and professional development align with their career goals

Skills

Show competence in certain transferable skills such as essay writing, literature searching, study skills, IT skills, critical thinking and communication skills. In addition, they will acquire skills necessary for thinking about possible careers.

Assessment

None