Programme of Study Catalogue

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the defining characteristics and scope of developmental psychology from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
Describe, compare and criticially evaluate major theoretical approaches and explanations in developmental psychology from both UK and international perspectives.
Demonstrate knowledge of the link between research and theory across a range of issues in developmental psychology, and critically consider their ethical application in the real world.

Content:

The core content of this module provides a background and framework in the defining characteristics, methods and scope of the major topic areas in developmental psychology, including: Nature and Nurture in development; general theoretical approaches to development; temperament and personality development; theories of cognitive development; approaches to gender identity; the social development of aggression and other characteristics; attachment and emotions; parenting/social influences; identity, the self, self-esteem, adolescence and relationship formation. Furthermore, the module will emphasise awareness of the career pathways in which such knowledge would be applied.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module will be taught using a mixture of interactive workshops, the majority of which will be student-led. Students will be expected to prepare for the sessions by reading set texts, sourcing independent reading and completion of tasks set in class or via the VLE, as well as taking part in a wide range of learning activities, such as group discussions and presentations.

Workshops
Hours: 20
Intended Group size: Cohort

Independent guided study
Hours: 130

Assessment:

001 Essay 3000 words end of semester 2 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Julian Perara
Level - 7
Credit Value - 15
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 7PGS2