PSY6122 - Psychology Special Subject

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
conduct a thorough search of the literature relating to their chosen topic;
analyse and evaluate the findings of psychological investigations relating to their chosen topic;
demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of their chosen topic;
critically evaluate current and historical issues and debates relating to their chosen topic;
produce a balanced and cogent synthesis of relevant material.

Content:

The Special Subject will not entail the student conducting empirical research. Rather, the extended essay is intended to provide an opportunity for the student to write critically about a selected and approved area in considerably more depth than is possible in other assessed essays.

Learning and Teaching Information:

One to One Supervision
Contact hours: 3

Guided independent study
Hours: 197
Other relevant matters
Students are required to support their learning with independent reading (to total 197 hours for the module).

Assessment:

001 Essay; 3000 words; end of semester 2 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Jo Cornell
Level - 6
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6S2

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