Partner Details

Westford University College

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-WUC-JAN
F2F-WUC-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

In line with the defining principles laid down in the benchmarking document, the aims of the BSc (Hons) Business Psychology with Human Resource Management programme are to: Develop knowledge and critical understanding of a range of fundamental psychological theory. Produce a scientific understanding of mind, brain, behaviour, and experience, and of the complex interactions between them. Develop knowledge of, and the ability to critically evaluate, experimental methods and key research areas in psychology. Develop students' awareness of a range of real-life applications of psychological theory. Enable students to link theoretical analysis with empirical enquiry. Enrich students' learning experiences and to provide a stimulating and effective learning environment. Promote access to higher education, especially within the local region, whilst maintaining due regard for issues of ability and quality assurance. Enable graduates to enter employment in a wide range of contexts.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in the basics of core areas of Psychology: Biological, Cognitive, Developmental, Social, Personality and Individual Differences
2.
Provide evidence of evaluative and analytical skills
3.
Demonstrate competence in the effective retrieval and organisation of information
4.
Apply skills of literature search, critical review and selection of relevant sources, and systematic synthesis and treatment of key material.
5.
Demonstrate adaptability and versatility in computer literacy, both in use of standard software applications and use of internet to search for information
6.
Demonstrate versatility in the application of self-management of learning, utilising time-management skills and effective planning strategies
7.
Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in the basic principles and processes of Research Methods in Psychology
8.
Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in Business and Work Psychology
9.
Demonstrate basic competence in Psychological Applications
10.
Demonstrate and explain the basics of other specialist areas of Psychology
11.
Demonstrate competence in effective oral and written communication skills
12.
Show evidence of effective comprehension skills and use of data
13.
Present clear evidence of critical thinking, reasoning, and problem solving skills
14.
Demonstrate management of the data collection process and critical competence in research skills

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Lectures and directed independent reading are used to introduce core knowledge. Lectures are supplemented by seminar and workshop activities in which students can explore ideas in more depth and contribute to, and benefit from, peer learning. In addition, students are expected to cover substantive course content through their own directed reading. These approaches are consistent with the learning outcomes of each specific module. Active blended learning approaches to Teaching, Learning and Assessment are adopted and students will have access to materials via the VLE. In formulating the assessment strategy, the programme team aims to achieve an appropriate match between teaching and learning methods and assessment tasks, including the provision of formative feedback, an appropriate balance of assessment tasks over the programme, and inclusivity of a range of student approaches to learning. A variety of assessment methods is therefore utilised across the programme. Assessment methods include essay assignment, conventional written examinations (using seen or unseen questions),portfolios and research reports. Individual supervision meetings support students in developing, conducting and reporting an empirical investigation in psychology.

Opportunities for work related learning

Opportunities for work-related learning are offered in the following modules: Work Psychology (6502PSYWUC); Health Psychology (6503PSYWUC) and the Dissertation (6501PSYWUC). The Work Psychology module requires students to understand the individual and group factors impacting on various work outcomes including performance, effectiveness and stress. The Health Psychology module emphasises the role psychologists and other health professionals have in understanding the causes of health and disease and the use of evidence-based practise to improve health outcomes. Students also have the opportunity in the Dissertation module to collect their data in a variety of applied settings. In addition, the tutorials within the module will support students in their goal-directed planning for employability. This module also links students to the work of a careers advisor who assists students with career counselling.

Entry Requirements

A levels
International Baccalaureate
Other international requirements

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH04-01) psychology
(CAH17-01) business and management