Partner Details
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Awards
Target Award
Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH
Programme Offerings
Full-Time
F2F-SLI-JAN
F2F-SLI-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.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate a range of knowledge in conceptual and historical perspectives in psychology
2.
Demonstrate competence in effective written communication skills
3.
Show evidence of effective comprehension skills and use of data
4.
Demonstrate mastery of critical thinking and reasoning skills
5.
Present clear evidence of problem solving skills
6.
Demonstrate management of the data collection process and critical competence in research skills
7.
Provide evidence of evaluative and analytical skills
8.
Demonstrate competence in the effective retrieval and organisation of information
9.
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 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. 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.
Programme Structure
Structure
Level 6
Entry Requirements
IELTS
NVQ
HECoS Code(s)
(CAH04-01) psychology