Psychology

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Award Learning Outcomes:Demonstrate progression in the transition to degree level study Communicate effectively in written and verbal forms Show ability to participate in group work discussion A Apply the skills required for research design and development Develop foundational knowledge for core psychology Reflect on the psychological skills and literacies required for course mastery and employability Evaluate academic, personal and professional progress

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Diploma of Higher Education - DHE

Award Learning Outcomes:Demonstrate increased knowledge and understanding of core psychology Compare and contrast a range of psychological perspectives Evidence competence and progress in understanding research methodologies Evaluate the application of psychological perspectives to the work environment Demonstrate a critical approach to literature and research findings

Recruitable Target

Accreditation

British Psychological Society (BPS)

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-JMU-SEP

Sandwich Year Out

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

In line with the defining principles laid down in the benchmarking document, the aims of the BSc (Hons) Psychology 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. To encourage students to engage with the development of employability skills by completing a self-awareness statement. Enable achievement of Graduate Membership (GM) and Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the British Psychological Society (BPS). GBC is a pre-requisite for entry to BPS-accredited postgraduate programmes in Psychology.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a range of knowledge in conceptual and historical perspectives in psychology

Demonstrate competence in effective oral and written communication skills

Show evidence of effective comprehension skills and use of data

Demonstrate effective critical thinking and reasoning skills

Present clear evidence of problem solving skills

Demonstrate management of the data collection process and critical competence in research skills

Provide evidence of evaluative and analytical skills

Demonstrate competence in the effective retrieval and organisation of information

Show versatility and understanding in the use a variety of psychological tools, including specialist software, laboratory equipment and psychometric instruments.

10.

Demonstrate project management skills in carrying out an extensive piece of independent empirical research, applying skills of choosing and applying appropriate advanced empirical methodologies and the treatment of resulting data with appropriate analytical methods.

11.

Apply skills of literature search, critical review and selection of relevant sources, and systematic synthesis and treatment of key material.

12.

Explain the basic principles of Biological Psychology

13.

Demonstrate adaptability and versatility in computer literacy, both in use of standard software applications and use of internet to search for information

14.

Show adaptation of problem solving and reasoning skills to a range of challenges

15.

Demonstrate versatility in the application of self-management of learning, utilising time-management skills and effective planning strategies

16.

Show evidence for collaboration and co-operation in working with others in varied situations

17.

Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in basic Cognitive Psychology

18.

Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in basic Developmental Psychology

19.

Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in basic Social Psychology

20.

Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in the basics of Personality and Individual Differences

21.

Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in the basic principles and processes of Research methods in psychology

22.

Demonstrate basic competence in Psychological Applications

23.

Demonstrate and explain the basics of other specialist areas of Psychology

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Lectures and directed independent reading are used to introduce core knowledge. Lectures are supported by appropriate learning resources and learning activities to provide practice in applying declarative knowledge to applied problems, with feedback from tutors and peers. 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. Individual supervision sessions are used to support students in the development and completion of their final year project. These approaches are consistent with the learning outcomes of each specific module. 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. Assessment methods include essay assignment, conventional written examinations (using seen or unseen questions),multiple choice examinations, portfolios, oral presentations and research reports. Students have a variety of opportunities for feedback on their work. Workshop activities provide a forum for skill development through practice with feedback from tutor and peers. Individual supervision meetings support students in developing, conducting and reporting an empirical investigation in psychology. Coursework assessment is used to provide timely and detailed summative and formative assessment. Individual tutors also build in opportunities for formative assessment during the life of the module, and take advantage of opportunities to provide formative assessment that arise from students' work.

Opportunities for work related learning

Work-related learning is provided on the modules, Careers and Employability (5205PSYSCI) and Work-based learning (6213PSYSCI). In 5205PSYSCI, students get an opportunity to develop their career and employability skills through a series of lectures, tutorials, and by completing an oral presentation. There is an option to undertake either a work placement or an enhanced careers-related portfolio. Through the learning activities careers within and outside of Psychology are highlighted and discussed, with reference to the enhancement of students' employability skills. Aims in the module include raising students' awareness of various career paths and opportunities that their Psychology degree opens up for them. Students will complete an oral presentation, which in itself is an essential employability skill. Tutorials within this module will support students in their goal-directed planning for employability. In 6213PSYSCI, students who choose this module at Level 6 have the opportunity to complete a longer and more in-depth work placement. They can work towards making themselves more competitive in the employment market, and gather further examples of their skills in a workplace context. Students on this module will be supported by tutorials and lectures from academic staff. They will complete a coursework portfolio assessment consisting of a skills matrix and a detailed professional development plan. Both modules link students to the work of a dedicated Careers Adviser who contributes directly to the programme and assists students with career counselling. Students have the option to arrange a year's industrial placement between Level 5 and 6.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

The programme is offered in full-time mode (3 years). The BSc (Hons) Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers graduate eligibility for both Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society and the Graduate Basis for Chartership, provided the minimum standard of a Second Class Honours is achieved. In addition, the student must achieve a mark of 40% or more in the psychology dissertation (6200PSYSCI). Two 10-credit options must be chosen at level 6, but no more than two. The undergraduate programme in Psychology provides a clear developmental progression in learning. At Level 4 students are given a theoretical and practical grounding in research and study skills, including IT, and are introduced to a range of key theories and research findings in psychology. At Level 5, there is a more in-depth and critical examination of experimental methods, including computer applications in data collection and analysis. Other core modules at Level 5 provide a broad mainstream education in psychology, whilst the applied nature of the programme is traceable through the modules, "Studying Psychology" at level 4, and "Careers and Employability" at level 5. The emphasis at Level 6 is on providing the opportunity to study selected areas of Psychology in greater depth and from a more critical and evaluative perspective. The flexible system of choice at this level enables students to create a broad or more specialised portfolio of modules according to their own interests and career aspirations. Investigative and research skills are further enhanced by completion of an independent piece of empirical research in the Dissertation module. Students not undertaking a placement year are registered on the non-sandwich version of the programme and will have the opportunity of an additional study year abroad following Level 5. Students will be enrolled on a 480 credit honours with study abroad programme. Of those 480 credits, 120 will be taken via a Level 5 study abroad module [5208PSYSCI]. The modules to be studied in the host institution must be agreed in advance. The Level 5 mean for the final award mark will be calculated based upon the 240 credits at Level 5. Students have the option to undertake a placement year. The placement year, module (5210PSYSCI),will follow Level 5 and students will be enrolled on a 480 credit honours sandwich programme. The Level 5 mean for the final award mark will be calculated based upon the 240 credits at Level 5. Students successfully completing the assessment of the placement year are eligible for a Sandwich award.

Structure

Level 4

Level 4 Core

Level 5

Level 5 Core

Optional placement

Level 6

Level 6 Core

Level 6 Optional

Entry Requirements

A levels

Access awards

Alternative qualifications considered

BTECs

National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
National Extended Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: DDM in a relevant subject area if studied on its own or to the total of 120 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications

GCSEs and equivalents

Prior to course commencement applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:

Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths
NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
Higher Diploma in Maths/English
Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/English
Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

The Faculty of Health will accept Edge Hill University’s equivalence tests in English and mathematics as an alternative to the GCSE requirements. For further information, please go to EdgehillEquivalency Tests or email edgehilltests@edgehill.ac.uk

IELTS

International Baccalaureate

Interview required

Irish awards

NVQ

OCR Cambridge Technical

Technical Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
Technical Diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
Technical Extended Diploma: Acceptable on its own in a relevant subject area
Technical Foundation Diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
Technical Introductory Diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
Technical Subsidiary Diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications

Reduced offer scheme

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold between 8 and 16 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has experience of living in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach programmes such as a summer university. Please contact course enquiries for further details.

Awards

Target Award

Alternative Exit

Alternative Exit

Recruitable Target

Accreditation

British Psychological Society (BPS)

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-JMU-SEP

Sandwich Year Out

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

Learning Outcomes

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Opportunities for work related learning

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

Structure

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Entry Requirements

A levels

Access awards

Alternative qualifications considered

BTECs

GCSEs and equivalents

IELTS

International Baccalaureate

Interview required

Irish awards

NVQ

OCR Cambridge Technical

Reduced offer scheme

T levels

UCAS points

Welsh awards

Extra Entry Requirements

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH04-01) psychology