UCC Book of Modules, 2012/2013: Applied Psychology

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Max 200.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: Directed Study (24hrs reading); Other (24hrs Lectures/Group Tutorials).

Module Co-ordinator: Ms Anna O'Reilly-Trace, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Ms Anna O'Reilly-Trace, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To introduce students to developmental psychology as a basis for nursing with individuals across the life-span.

Module Content: The nature of psychology as a discipline. Relevance of psychology to nursing. Life-span development (cognitive, social, emotional, moral). Learning and behaviour. Perception. Memory. Personality.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Define commonly used terms in developmental psychology
· Describe lifespan changes in the cognitive, social and affective domains
· Integrate theories across domains and life stages
· Relate psychology to healthcare
· Discuss critically the relevance of psychology to healthcare.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Essay).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. To meet professional requirements attendance at lectures, tutorials, seminars etc. will be monitored by class register.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (revise and resubmit essay by 31st July, as prescribed by the Department).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 20 Other (course work exercises).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Jurek Kirakowski, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Jurek Kirakowski, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To teach the fundamentals of experimental design and quantitative evaluation of outcomes; to gain practice with conducting and reporting statistical analyses.

Module Content: Exploratory data analysis methods, summary statistics, correlation study methods. Pearson-Neyman null hypothesis formulation - design and analysis of studies involving two or more experimental conditions. Introduction to cluster and factor analysis.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Compute descriptive statistics on numerical data;
· Classify populations of data;
· Apply the statistical argument to the outcome of a quantitative investigation;
· Carry out eight commonly used bivariate tests of difference;
· Explain the basic form of the general linear model;
· Explain the process of conducting an analysis of variance;
· Embrace the quantitative approach to understanding human data.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 50 marks; Continuous Assessment 50 marks (Weekly coursework exercises which must be submitted one term week after the exercise has been set 50 marks).

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1.5hr(s) Lectures; 8 x 2hr(s) Practicals.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Jurek Kirakowski, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Jurek Kirakowski, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To introduce standard approaches to psychological reesarch.

Module Content: Introduction to scientific method; introduce research designs which seek to describe variables, establish relationships between variables and/or differences between groups.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Define commonly used terms in experimental design;
· Recognise the difference between qualitative and quantitative approaches to data gathering;
· Apply suitable standards of reporting to the results of psychological investigations;
· Explain the difference between dependent, independent and uncontrolled variables;
· Interpret a psychological question as a research hypothesis;
· Relate to participants in an ethical and humane manner;
· Write up laboratory reports using APA guidelines.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (8 Practical Reports. Note: Practical report(s) for which the student has not attended the requisite classes will be assigned a mark of zero).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. As students must participate in practical research work and practice research skills in an ethical way, attendance at practicals is compulsory and recorded by a class register. Practical report(s) for which the student has not attended the requisite classes will be assigned a mark of zero.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No supplemental examination unless condition(s) are met (Students may be permitted to repeat failed Continuous Assessment only if they have attended and participated in the associated practical classes during the year. Marks in passed elements of Continuous Assessment are carried forward).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 or 2.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 540.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 4 x 1hr(s) Tutorials.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr David O'Sullivan, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Jurek Kirakowski, Department of Applied Psychology; Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To place psychology in an conceptual, historical, scientific and professional context.

Module Content: Psychology as a scientific discipline and as a domain of professional practice. Introduction to the history of psychology; Overviews and case studies of specialisms in Applied Psychology.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Define commonly used terms in psychology;
· Illustrate the scientific and professional nature of contemporary psychology with examples;
· Explain the differences between at least four different psychological specialisms;
· Recognise the difference between scientific and popular approaches to psychology;
· Discuss the scientific approach to understanding human nature.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 50 marks; Continuous Assessment 50 marks (1 x 1,500 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 392.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 4 x 1hr(s) Tutorials.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Mike Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Mike Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To introduce key concepts in biological and cognitive psychology

Module Content: The brain as the organ of the mind. Biological bases of behaviour. An introduction to cognitive psychology which includes memory, perception, reasoning and language.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Define commonly used terms in cognitive psychology and biopsychology;
· Illustrate the scientific nature of contemporary psychology with examples;
· Describe at least five experiments or demonstrations in cognitive and biopsychology;

· Describe and contrast at least two theories in cognitive and biopsychology;

· Comprehend the scientific approach to understanding human nature.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 50 marks; Continuous Assessment 50 marks (1 x 1,500 word essay 50 marks).

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 392.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 4 x 1hr(s) Tutorials.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Marcin Szczerbinski, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Marcin Szczerbinski, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To introduce key concepts in developmental and social psychology

Module Content: Major theories and research in cognitive, perceptual, social and emotional development in childhood, adolescence and adulthood. An introduction to social psychological theories and research, focusing on the areas of social influence (e.g. inter-group behaviour and conformity), social relations (e.g. group identity and prosocial behaviour) and social thinking (e.g. attitudes and attribution).

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Define commonly used terms in developmental and social psychology;
· Illustrate the scientific nature of contemporary developmental and social psychology with examples;
· Describe at least five experiments or demonstrations in each of the following areas of psychology: developmental, social;
· Describe and contrast at least two theories in each of the following areas of psychology: developmental, social.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 50 marks; Continuous Assessment 50 marks (1 x 1500 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 10, Max 100.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 4 x 1hr(s) Tutorials.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Marcin Szczerbinski, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Marcin Szczerbinski, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To introduce key concepts in developmental and social psychology

Module Content: Major theories and research in cognitive, perceptual, social and emotional development in childhood, adolescence and adulthood. An introduction to social psychological theories and research, focusing on the areas of social influence (e.g. inter-group behaviour and conformity), social relations (e.g. group identity and pro-social behaviour) and social thinking (e.g. attitudes and attribution).

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Define commonly used terms in developmental and social psychology;
· Illustrate the scientific nature of contemporary developmental and social psychology with examples;
· Describe at least five experiments or demonstrations in each of the following areas of psychology: developmental, social;
· Describe and contrast at least two theories in each of the following areas of psychology: developmental, social.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 50 marks; Continuous Assessment 50 marks (1 x 1500 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 6.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Marcin Szczerbinski, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Marcin Szczerbinski, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: The module is an introduction to the research methodology of the social sciences. It should teach you how social scientists (especially those working in the field education and psychology) go about studying human behaviour and human mind. It should also teach you about the value, indeed, indispensability of scientific research as a tool for solving practical problems concerning childcare, teaching, healthcare, and other aspects of human wellbeing.
We hope that this module will help you develop into savvy consumers of research: people who appreciate the value of research evidence, know where to find that evidence, can understand it, are able to appraise it critically, and can use it to improve their own professional practice (e.g. in teaching or childcare).

Module Content: The scientific method. Psychological and Educational measurement. Basic principles and skills of data analysis (quantitative and qualitative). Evidence-based practice. Ethical principles of human research. Academic writing and publishing.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Understand key terms used to describe the process of scientific research;
· Know the key elements of scientific research and use this knowledge to distinguish between good and poor science, as well as between science and pseudoscience;
· Begin to develop the skills of critical evaluation of scientific news presented in the media;
· Understand ethical issues in researching people;
· Use the tools and concepts of descriptive statistics to interpret numerical data;
· Know about the basics of academic publishing: the types of scholarly publication, the peer-review process, and the structure of a typical peer-reviewed research paper;
· Develop academic writing skills, especially the skills of presenting scientific evidence in a format and style accessible to a layperson;
· Know why scientific research is indispensable in finding answers to theoretical and practical problems of human development, including childcare and education;
· Understand the concept and the process of evidence-based practice.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 50 marks; Continuous Assessment 50 marks (3 very brief practical reports).

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 or 2.

No. of Students: Min 20, Max 30.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Mike Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To place psychology in an conceptual, historical, scientific and professional context.

Module Content: Psychology as a scientific discipline and as a domain of professional practice. Introduction to the history of psychology; Overviews and case studies of specialisms in Applied Psychology.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Define commonly used terms in psychology;
· Illustrate the scientific and professional nature of contemporary psychology with examples;
· Explain the differences between at least four different psychological specialisms;
· Recognise the difference between scientific and popular approaches to psychology;
· Analyse the scientific approach to understanding human nature.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 1.5 (hrs) End of Module Written Examination).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1.5 (hrs) written examination.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 20, Max 30.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Mike Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To introduce key concepts in biological and cognitive psychology

Module Content: The brain as the organ of the mind. Biological bases of behaviour. An introduction to cognitive psychology which includes memory, perception, reasoning and language.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Define commonly used terms in cognitive psychology and biopsychology;
· Illustrate the scientific nature of contemporary psychology with examples;
· Describe at least five experiments or demonstrations in cognitive and biopsychology;

· Describe and contrast at least two theories in cognitive and biopsychology;
· Comprehend the scientific approach to understanding human nature.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 1.5 (hrs) End of Module Written Examination).

Compulsory Elements: End of Module Written Examination.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1.5 (hrs) written examination.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 20, Max 30.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Mike Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To introduce key concepts in developmental and social psychology

Module Content: Major theories and research in cognitive, perceptual, social and emotional development in childhood, adolescence and adulthood. An introduction to social psychological theories and research, focusing on the areas of social influence (e.g. inter-group behaviour and conformity), social relations (e.g. group identity and prosocial behaviour) and social thinking (e.g. attitudes and attribution).

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Define commonly used terms in developmental and social psychology;
· Illustrate the scientific nature of contemporary developmental and social psychology with examples;
· Describe at least five experiments or demonstrations in each of the following areas of psychology: developmental, social;
· Describe and contrast at least two theories in each of the following areas of psychology: developmental, social.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 1.5 (hrs) End of Module Written Examination).

Compulsory Elements: End of Module Written Examination.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1.5 (hrs) written examination.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 20, Max 30.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Mike Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To introduce basic methods in psychology research.

Module Content: The scientific method. The concept of measurement in psychology. Basic principles and skills of data analysis (quantitative and qualitative). Evidence based practice. Ethical principles of human research.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Define commonly used terms in experimental and survey design;
· Explain the difference between dependent, independent and uncontrolled variables;
· Interpret a typical results section in a published article;
· Interpret a psychological question as a research agenda;
· Explain ethical issues in researching with people;
· Embrace the evidence-based approach to analysis of research findings.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Two short research reports, one statistical report.).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Unlimited.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Raegan Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Ms Inge Nieuwstraten, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To introduce students tot he domain of industrial and organisational psychology and to ensure that students are aware of and understand current best practice regarding employee selection and hiring, the testing of employees, the nature of working within different organisations, motivation and job stratification, stress and organisational issues.

Module Content: Definitions and history of I/O psychology; Research methods in Industrial/Organisational Psychology; Job Analysis; Employee Selection; Evaluating Employee performance; employee training and development; motivation; job satisfaction and positive behaviours; communciation in the workplace; group processes in work organisations; leadership; influence, power and politics; organisational structure, culture and development; human factors and occupational health psychology.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· The science and practice of industrial/organisational psychology;
· specific job analysis techniques;
· steps in the employee selection process;

· the measurement of job performance;
· fundamental issues in employee training;
· need theories of motivation;
· measurement of worker stress;
· group decision-making processes;
· Occupational Health Psychology.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 50 marks; Continuous Assessment 50 marks (1500 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: -.

Pre-requisite(s): AP1013 or equivalent

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Angela Veale, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Angela Veale, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To critically look at key theoretical positions in developmental literature. To examine thoeries and processes of individual development and change through the life-span.

Module Content: Theoretical perspectives that examine development throughout the lifespan including the biological basis of development and developmental neuroscience, intersubjectivity, theoretical approaches to development, adulthood and ageing.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Demonstrate an understanding of the biological base of development and developmental neuroscience, with particular reference to infancy;
· Explain inter-subjectivity and theories of mind during childhood;
· Critically discuss the research literature related to the development of general representational abilities, especially language, drawing and number;
· Compare and contrast constructivist, sociocultural and informational processing concepts of cognitive development and the impact of schooling;
· Analyse psychological perspectives on development in adulthood and ageing;
· Apply ecological and systems perspectives to child and adult development.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 1.5 hour class test to be held in January).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Students who do not sit the class test in January must sit an autumn supplemental exam.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): AP1110, AP1123 and AP1149 or equivalents

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Sean Hammond, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Sean Hammond, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To examine the concept of abnormality from a biopsychosocial perspective and determine its place in the study of mental health.

Module Content: This module examines the prevailing models of psychopathology and attempts to expose the strengths and weaknesses of a variety approaches to the aetiology, assessment and treatment of psychological disorder. This is illustrated by looking at commonly used diagnostic categories and critically examining the evidence base behind each.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe the emergence of current perspectives of abnormal psychology
· Identify the most salient signs and symptoms associated with a variety of psychological disorders.
· Critically evaluate the research into the aetiology, prognosis and treatment strategies of a variety of psychological disorders.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 3000 word essay/critical review).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): AP1123 or equivalent

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Samantha Dockray, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To review methods, theories and approaches to describing and explaining biological bases of behaviour.

Module Content: This module will introduce students to key concepts of psychobiology and the biology of human behaviour. The module will review the key neurological and endocrine structures most commonly associated with behaviour, and examine the research methods used to examine the biology behind human behaviours. The influence of genes on behaviour will be also described, including a review of epigenetics, and the interaction of genes and environment in influencing behaviours. The module will describe the biological basis of depression, anxiety and aggression. The changes in biology at different life stages (e.g. puberty, menopause, older age) associated with behavioural change will also be described.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe in detail the structure and physiology of the human nervous system that governs behaviour.
· Describe the bidirectional associations of the neural and endocrine systems.
· Describe the research methods in current use in biological psychology, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
· Describe how genes may influence behaviour; describe epigenetics and the how the interaction of genes and environment may influence behaviour.
· Describe the main mechanisms by which behaviour may be programmed in utero.
· Describe the neuroendocrine changes that occur at adolescence, indicating how these may influence behaviour and distinguishing between direct and indirect effects.
· Describe the physical and cognitive changes that occur in middle adulthood.
· Describe the physical and cognitive changes that occur in older adulthood.
· Describe the biology of Alzheimers Disease, including how changes relate to behaviour.
Demonstrate critical thinking about how psychobiological processes relate to behaviour.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 100 marks.

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 392.

Pre-requisite(s): AP1149 or equivalent

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Angela Veale, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Angela Veale, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To critically look at key theoretical positions in developmental literature. To examine theories and processes of individual development and change through the life-span.

Module Content: Theoretical perspectives that examine development throughout the lifespan including the biological basis of development and developmental neuroscience, intersubjectivity, theoretical approaches to development, adulthood and ageing.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Demonstrate an understanding of the biological base of development and developmental neuroscience, with particular reference to infancy.
· Explain inter-subjectivity and theories of mind during childhood
· Critically discuss the research literature related to the development of general representational abilities, especially language, drawing and number
· Compare and contrast constructivist, sociocultural and informational processing concepts of cognitive development and the impact of schooling
· Analysis psychological perspectives on development in adulthood and ageing
· Apply ecological and systems perspectives to child and adult development.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 1500 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students:

Pre-requisite(s): AP1105 or equivalent

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 12 x 1hr(s) Practicals.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr David O'Sullivan, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Mike Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To teach experimental design strategies found in contemporary psychological literature and methods of evaluating outcomes.

Module Content: Parametric and non-parametric data models. Multivariate procedures, introduction to computer packages for statistical analysis. Sampling theory, inference and estimation.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe the theoretical bases of meta-analysis and argue as to its role in the development of scientific knowledge.
· Identify types of data, and in conjunction with the research question, recommend appropriate statistical analyses.
· Using SPSS, be able to carry out tests of relationships and differences up to and including types of multiple regression and analysis of variance.
· Report the results of these analyses appropriately, within the context of a research report.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 50 marks; Continuous Assessment 50 marks (1 practical report 50 marks).

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): AP1110 or equivalent

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Jurek Kirakowski, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Jurek Kirakowski, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To place psychology within the scientific tradition in Western thought.

Module Content: To examine modern conceptions of science, and to evaluate the history of science from these perspectives with particular emphasis on the process of discovery and the formulation and testing of theories. To examine the rationale for presenting psychology as a science, and to review developments within psychology from the start of the 20th century till today.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Explain the problems of induction and deduction in psychology;
· Critique the contrast between analytic and synthetic propositions in psychological theories;
· Outline the concerns of psychologists as members of a scientific community;
· Identify at least five major themes in post 19th century psychology;
· Distinguish between theoretical and empirical contetnt of psychological theories;
· Illustrate with examples differences in national approaches to psychology.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 100 marks.

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Unlimited.

Pre-requisite(s): AP1110, AP1123, AP1149 or equivalents

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Raegan Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Raegan Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To introduce students to the area of individual differences in human behaviour, personality and intelligence.

Module Content: The history of intelligence and personality assessment. Models of persoanlity and intelligence and the measurement thereof. Application of individual differences in social, work and personal life.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Identify the major areas of psychological investigation typically studied within an individual differences research paradigm;
· Question the appropriate methodologies used in individual differences research;
· Highlight and summarise the current trends within the intelligence and personality literature as it pertains to individual differences research;
· Contrast and compare the various approaches towards the study of personality;
· Critically evaluate the science of intelligence and heredity;
· Design studies in applied individual differences research;
· Apply theoretical knowledge in varied applied fields including interpersonal relationships;
· Understand fundamentals of measurement accuracy including validity and reliability.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 50 marks; Continuous Assessment 50 marks (1 assignment 50 marks).

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students:

Pre-requisite(s): AP1149 or equivalent

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Zelda Di Blasi, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Zelda Di Blasi, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To review methods, theories and approaches to social psychology.

Module Content: This module will critically evaluate core theories and research in social psychology and their applications to current issues in society. Sessions will include lectures, group discussions, media presentations, news articles and guest speakers.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe major theories and research in social psychology;
· Critically evaluate alternate perspectives and influences of social behaviour;
· Explain how theory and research in social psychology may help us to understand current issues in society.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 100 marks.

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students:

Pre-requisite(s): AP1110, AP1123, AP1149 or equivalents

Co-requisite(s): AP2208

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Maria Dempsey, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Maria Dempsey, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To introduce key issues and skills for professional psychologists

Module Content: Training and hands on experience of literature searching, cv preparation, presentation skills, interviewing and professional ethics will be covered.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Carry out a detailed literature search:
· Prepare a cv appropriate to a variety of potential applications;
· Make a presentation using appropriate electronic media;
· Analyse, synthesise and evaluate source material relevant to the nature of psychology as a discipline and a profession;
· Demonstrate advanced writing skills;
· Value ethical standards in research and professional practice.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (80 marks 1 x 2,500 word essay; 20 marks group presentation).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. (including inclass group presentation).

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No Supplemental Examination.

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Unlimited.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures; Directed Study (25hrs Library Research).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Raegan Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Ms Inge Nieuwstraten, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To introduce students to the domain of industrial and organisational psychology and to ensure that students are aware of and understand current best practice regarding employee selection and hiring, the testing of employees, the nature of working within different organisations, motivation and job stratification, stress and organisational issues.

Module Content: Definitions and history of I/O psychology; research methods in I/O psychology; job analysis; employee selection; evaluating employee performance; employee training and development; motivation; job satisfaction and positive employee attitudes and behaviours; worker stress and negative employee attitudes and behaviours; communication in the workplace; group processes in work organisations; leadership; influence, power and politics; organisational structure, culture and development; human factors and occupational health psychology.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· The science and practice of I/O psychology;
· specific job analysis techniques;
· steps in the employee recruitment process;
· the measurement of job performance;
· fundamental issues in employee training;
· need theories of motivation;
· measurement of worker stress;
· group decision-making processes;
· Occupational Health Psychology.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: End of Year Written Examination 100 marks; Continuous Assessment 100 marks (3000 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students:

Pre-requisite(s): AP2103

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Derek Dorris, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Ciara Mary Greene, Department of Applied Psychology; Dr Annalisa Setti, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To review methods, theories and approaches to describing and explaining thought, language and action.

Module Content: Evaluate empirical and theoretical foundations, neurological basis and applications of research in thought, language and action.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Outline the fundamental role that the core cognitive processes play in cognition.
· Evaluate the major theoretical perspectives that seek to explain thought and action.
· Evaluate the major theoretical perspectives that seek to explain linguistic behaviour.
· Integrate differing theoretical perspectives to explain performance of complex cognitive tasks.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 100 marks.

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013.

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): AP1108 and AP1105

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Lectures; 20 x 2hr(s) Practicals.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Raegan Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Raegan Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out and critically evaluate research in psychology

Module Content: Lectures, small group tutorials and supervised practical work on research design, methodology, and practice, pertaining to individual differences, developmental, biological, social, cognitive and abnormal psychology. Topics including: factorial and repeated measures experimental design; psychological measurement; qualitiative approaches to ethnographic fieldwork and textual analysis; varieties of data collection analysis and interpretation; ethical issues in psychological research; report writing.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Evaluate the literature in a research area based on a clear understanding of theoretical representations and research interventions.
· Formulate original research questions.
· Design and carry out a research study using appropriate methodology.
· Analyse and interpret data using appropriate methods.
· Appreciate ethical issues and make ethical judgments.
· Communicate research in written and oral presentations.
· Evaluate methodologies used in psychological research.
· Defend and challenge the research approaches used in psychology.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: End of Year Written Examination 50 marks; Continuous Assessment 150 marks (5 research reports 150 marks).

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment. Attendance at supervised practical work (in lectures and tutorials) is compulsory and recorded by a class register. Research report(s) submitted by students who have not attended and participated in the associated practical classes during the year will receive a mark of zero.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40% In addition, students must attain at least 40% in the End of Year Written Examination and Continuous Assessment independently.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) (No supplemental examination unless condition(s) are met.) to be taken in Autumn 2013. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students may be permitted to repeat failed Continuous Assessment only if they have participated in the associated practical classes during the year. Marks in passes elements of Continuous Assessment are carried forward.).

Credit Weighting: 15

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 10, Max 130.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures (Child-centred research theory); 3 x 2hr(s) Other (Computer based information literacy); 24 x 1hr(s) Tutorials (Online tutorials); 3 x 3hr(s) Workshops (Data analysis); 9 x 1hr(s) Directed Study.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Angela Veale, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Angela Veale, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: Students are introduced to advanced perspectives on children's cognitive, social and emotional development and development in applied settings. Understand child-centred research methods. Perform a literature review. Develop and answer by data collection an original research question. Analyse and write up their results

Module Content: Child-centred research methods, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, information literacy and research theory and practice.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Analyse, synthesise and evaluate advances in research relating to children?s cognitive, behavioural and socio-emotional development
· Critically evaluate the research methods used to study children?s development
· Apply stringent ethical standards to research designs involving children and adolescents
· Develop the skill of summarising a body of literature and critically evaluate the theory and research done in that area
· Identify and access bibliographical resources, databases and other sources of relevant information
· Define research, differentiate between good and poor quality research using appropriate criteria
· Appreciate the strengths and limitations of different methods of data collection including both qualitative and quantitative methods. Appreciate confidentiality and ethical issues associated with early years and childhood research
· Develop and answer by data collection an original research question
· Present, analyse and critique their results.

Assessment: Total Marks 300: Continuous Assessment 300 marks (1 x Research report (5,000 works max) 240 marks ; 1 x 2,000 word literature review, method and research question 60 marks).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 8, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 11 x 2hr(s) Lectures; 1 x 2hr(s) Other (Court Visit).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr David O'Sullivan, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr David O'Sullivan, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To discuss the theory and practice of contemporary forensic psychology and to explore the role of psychology in the study of crime and the coperation of the criminal justice system.

Module Content: This module explores the application of psychological theory and research to areas such as investigative psychology, confessions and offender profiling; sexual and violent crimes (including homicide and serial killers) as well as the role that mental illness, psychopathy, social learning and cognitive processes play in explaining criminality. In addition students are given an opportunity to see the administration of summary justice in a court setting.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Appreciate the interface between the fields of law and psychology and in so doing justify a definition of forensic psychology.
· Examine how knowledge of forensic psychology can impact on the criminal justice system and specifically evaluate:
· a. the impact on the investigative processes
· b. the impact on the court process.
· Compare and contrast major theories that seek to explain criminal behaviour and specifically:
· a. discuss the nature of violent crimes
· b. discuss the nature of sexual crimes.
· Attend a sitting of the District Court, observe examples of the administration of justice and be able to discuss how forensic psychological approaches could be applied to a particular case.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 100 marks.

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 12.

Pre-requisite(s): AP2110

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: Other (60 hours of volunteering in agreed voluntary settings).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Audrey Dunn Galvin, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Audrey Dunn Galvin, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To recognise students' commitment to serving in voluntary settings as a means of furthering their understanding of the importance of psychology in community settings.

Module Content: Students will identify opportunities to serve in voluntary settings which will extend practical experience of the contribution psychology can make in community settings, and with a relevant member of academic staff, put in place a learning contract with the service concerned. Students will maintain a log of time contributed and, in conjunction with a staff member in the service setting, will document learning experiences in their organisation.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Demonstrate their ability to identify and secure opportunities to serve the community
· Demonstrate evidence of committing the appropriate time to the community, and formative experienced gained and training undertaken in a Reflective Learning Log
· Apply their understanding of theory and data from the BAAP/HDip programme in order to meet the demands of the service setting
· Reflect on learning and demonstrate personal development throughout the process
· Demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
· Develop a critical appreciation of the need for psychological contributions to community settings.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1x 3000 word essay and Reflective Learning Log).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (1 x 3,000 word essay will be reset by the module co-ordinator for Autumn submission).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 8, Max 40.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 12 x 1hr(s) Seminars.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Mike Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Mike Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To examine psychological issues in middle and older adulthood and related research findings

Module Content: Psychological issues emerging for adults throughout the lifespan. Knowledge and exploration of life stages (tasks, adjustments); role differentiations (and changing roles) and their psychological impact; transitions (career breaks, sudden unemployment, economic transitions to other cultures, retirement); the experience of loss, bereavement and death (children leaving home, death of a spouse/partner/best friend, re-location); changes in functionality in various dimensions (biological, intellectual, affective, social, sexual, spiritual); empowerment and disempowerment throughout adulthood; change in opportunities and circumstances (transitions to retirement homes nursing homes, hospices) of older adults and accompanying psychological needs; the cultural, organisational and professional dimensions of ageism, older adult abuse.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Articulate the lifespan developmental approach as it relates to middle and older adulthood;
· Critically discuss key areas in these stages of the lifespan;
· Identify the relevance of the approach to their discipline;
· Assess theory and research as it relates to an in-depth topic.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 3000 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 8, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): AP2102 or equivalent

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Seminars.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Sean Hammond, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Samantha Dockray, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To provide students with an understanding of the how biological approaches to psychology have informed understanding of everyday behaviour

Module Content: The module contains several components of unequal size. (1) The biological bases of human sexuality, and sexual pathology (2) Sleep, its disorders and everyday functioningIssues in sexual pathology. (3) Pharmacological effects on thought and behaviour.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Discuss the physiological and biological factors underlying the repertoire of human sexual behaviour.
· Discourse freely and without embarrassment on all matters of a sexual nature using appropriate terminology.
· Perceive the link between functional and dysfunctional sexual behaviours and be aware of the wide range of 'normal' sexual functions.
· Understand the aetiology of sleep disorders and their treatment.? Understand the effect of sleep loss and sleep hygene contribution to everyday behaviour. Understand the used effects of widely used legal and illegal substances on everyday functioning, and treatment for dependence.
· Plan and follow healthy options in their own sexual lives.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 3000 word assignment 100 marks).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 8, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): AP2103; AP2203 or equivalents

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Other (Lectures & seminars including student presentations).

Module Co-ordinator: Prof John A Groeger, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Annalisa Setti, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To reflect upon the underpinning role cognition plays in everyday behaviour and to consider how applying cognitive theory enriches our understanding of, and ability to predict, everyday behaviour.

Module Content: In this module we will consider how behaviour in a variety of everyday contexts, have been elucidated by different aspects of cognitive psychology,

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Compare different theoretical approaches to understanding cognition
· Discuss the pivotal role of understanding cognitive underpinnings of everyday tasks
· Critically evaluate research on applied cognitive psychology
· Critically evaluate different approaches to measuring cognitive function
· Conceptualise relationships between fundamental and applied cognitive psychology
· Analyse performance in a crucial aspect of everyday performance (i.e. driving)
· Critically evaluate the contribution of transitory states (e.g. caffeine, fatigue, sleep loss, task experience and task understanding) to everyday performance
· Reflect on contributions to own cognitive performance.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 3000 assignment 100 marks).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 8, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): AP2104 or equivalent

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Seminars.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Angela Veale, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Marcin Szczerbinski, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: This module aims to develop skills and knowledge in applying models of child and adolescent biopsychosocial development to support health and wellbeing and to develop resilience. It aims to develop a knowledge and understanding of a range of psychosocial interventions with children and adolescents. It will enable students to critically appraise evidence-based psychological interventions.

Module Content: This module provides an overview of critical issues in health and wellbeing in childhood and adolescence (e.g. health behaviours, depression and anxiety, persistence and achievement).
It reflects on how bridges are being developed between research-based developmental models (e.g. attachment theory, mentalisation) and child-oriented psychological interventions.
It analyses the implementation and impact of early preschool intervention aiming at increasing school readiness of children growing in poverty (interventions such as Head Start).
It introduces student to theory and research in resilience studies (the psychobiology of resilience, family and community influences,).
It examines the theory and practice of psychosocial prevention and interventions with children and adolescents ranging from psychotherapeutic modalities to educational and community-oriented psychological interventions, including interventions to manage learning disorders.
It critically assesses the evidence base underpinning different child-oriented psychosocial interventions.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Provide a comprehensive understanding of the multiple influences on the child and adolescent development.
· Critically consider how psychobiological processes can be influenced by life experiences, and how these psychobiological processes can then, in turn, influence life experiences and influence health and wellbeing.
· Apply this knowledge to explain/address factors that promote or compromise child and adolescent wellbeing.
· Be able to evaluate the effectiveness (or otherwise) of a given approach empirically, by reviewing relevant literature.ive to applied research areas such as gender, immigration, disability etc.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 3000 word applied project report and/or systematic literature review).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 8, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): AP2106 or equivalent

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Derek Dorris, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Annalisa Setti, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To explore advanced philosophical issues in psychology by placing psychology in a historical, methodological and conceptual context.

Module Content: This module examines the underlying assumptions of theory, methodology, and practice in psychology. It uses reflection on philosophy of natural and social sciences (including positivism, realism, critical theory, and pragmatism) to evaluate knowledge positions and practices in psychology, including: Methodological unity/pluralism; science and hermeneutics; role of the researcher; reflexivity; knowledge as foundational, dialogical, or practical; psychology as critical reflection and intervention

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Evaluate the mentalistic and materialistic traditions.
· Explain Harre's proposal for a hybrid psychological science.
· Integrate computational models in the development of dynamical systems.
· Explain ontology and epistemology with reference psychological research and practice.
· Evaluate psychologies against philosophical positions on science such as positivism, falsificationism, realism, critical theory and pragmatism.
· Value and position psychology as both natural and social science.
· Explain the implications of psychology's hybridity for its theorising and research interventions.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 100 marks.

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 8, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): AP2107 or equivalent

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Raegan Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Raegan Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To provide an incisive and comprehensive overview of the field of human intelligence.

Module Content: The course covers eight major areas: The nature of intelligence and its measurement; the development of intelligence; group analyses of intelligence; biology of intelligence; intelligence and information processing; kinds of intelligence; testing and teaching intelligence; intelligence, society and culture.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Cognisant of basic philosophical issues underpinning the area of intelligence research.
· Able to integrate the historical narrative of the developing trends within intelligence research over the last century with current practice.
· Mindful of public policy issues and potential political ramifications of intelligence issues.
· Knowledge about practical intelligence test batteries.
· Able to engage in scholarly debate on current topics within intelligence as a psychological field of enquiry.
· Able to understand the measurement and statistical techniques employed by psychologists in the measurement of intelligence.
· Able to critically analyse the current literature in heritability studies; group differences; evolutionary models of intelligence and to carefully interpret reported intelligence test results.
· Aware of the different types of intelligence.
· Sensitive to cultural issues within intelligence assessment
Able to evidence understanding of the psychometric approaches towards understanding and measuring intelligence.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 50 marks; Continuous Assessment 50 marks (1 x 1500 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 20

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 8, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): AP2208, AP2105 or equivalents

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 10 x 1hr(s) Tutorials; Other (Individual supervision).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Derek Dorris, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Annalisa Setti, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To provide practical experience of the conceptualisation, running, and reporting of a piece of empirically based research in psychology.

Module Content: This module will cover the skills of setting up an empirical research programme yielding quantifiable or qualitative results, analysing those results, and presenting the results in a manner consistent with current psychological research practice. The subject matter will be chosen by discussion with the tutor involved.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Identify a research question in conjunction with a supervisor that can be studied empirically by utilising a range of library resources (databases, books, journals), discussion with experts, etc
· Complete a project proposal and document a research plan
· Develop the skill of summarising a large body of literature and critically evaluate the theory and research done in that area
· Know about ethical guidelines and apply ethical standards in research
· Organise themselves to design, plan, and carry out the study in a scientific, professional manner
· Collect primary data
· Analyse those data, utilising the qualitative or quantitative analysis methods they have learned in first and second year, and more specialist techniques as necessary
· Gain experience in doing an oral presentation of their research in a conference-like setting.

Assessment: Total Marks 400: Continuous Assessment 400 marks (1 x Practical Project Report - no more than 30 x A4 pages double spacing excluding Appendices). In exceptional cases, students may be called to a viva voce examination.

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Viva Voce Examination, if required.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by Department).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 8, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): AP2109 or equivalent

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Zelda Di Blasi, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Zelda Di Blasi, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To introduce students to health psychology as a discipline and a profession and to enable students to apply psychological theories and concepts to the area of health and wellbeing.

Module Content: Health Psychology theories and research; health behaviour and health promotion; social support, stress, coping and wellbeing; the placebo effect.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Demonstrate an understanding of the theories and research issues in health psychology;
· Appreciate the role of psychology in health and illness;
· Critically evaluate the role of psychological factors in the cause, progression and consequences of health and illness;
· Develop an action plan and identify barriers and benefits to following a healthy life-style option.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 100 marks.

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 8, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): AP2101, AP2110 or equivalents

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Lectures (and group discussions).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Maria Dempsey, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Maria Dempsey, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To develop a basic understanding of the main theories underlying a range of psychological therapies.

Module Content: This module will look at the origins of the therapeutic approach, will give an overview of the main
perspectives that informs practice and will consider a number of specific approaches to counselling psychology and psychotherapy.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe factors relevant to the emergence of the field of counselling and psychotherapy.
· Recognise and discuss key factors pertinent to therapeutic work.
· Reflect on the differences between the three main schools of counselling psychology and psychotherapy.
· Critically evaluate the contributions and limitations of at least one specific approach to counselling and psychotherapy.
· Summarise the development of personal understanding of counselling and psychotherapy during the module.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 1.5hrs In Class Test).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (students must submit 1 x 3000 word essay as prescribed by the School. Note: School Mitigation policy applies.).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): AP2104 or equivalent

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Angela Veale, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Angela Veale, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To introduce critical psychology perspectives on diversity with a focus on children and young people such as ethnic minority children and families and children and disabilities.

Module Content: The relevance and applicability of a child rights perspective to psychological theory, research, and practice with children and young people. Introduction to key concepts from critical psychology such as attention to power differeintials and how power can impact the menal and physical well-being of children and young people. General theories and methods related to culture and diversity, disability studies etc. and their applicability to children and young people. Diversity and social integration. Developments in community psychology.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Discuss definitions of diversity and understand the relevance and application of a diversity lens to psychological theory and research.
· Apply a critical psychology analysis to key areas of theory and reesarch on children and childhood.
· Understand how a child rights perspective can enhance psychologically-informed theory and practice.
· Utilise critical thinking skills to evaluate the universality of psychological processes as discussed and researched in theory and research on children and young people.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 3000 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 8, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): AP2105, AP2208 or equivalents

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Angela Veale, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Angela Veale, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To explore advanced issues and current reserach in relation to Well-being and social engagement

Module Content: This module will introduce students to those aspects of Well-being and Social Engagement in which the Department is currently research active. This module provide students with an advanced knowledge of this research area, by reviewing the major theories and methodologies which inform the research, and will identify the sources of research funding, areas of societal and theoretical impact, and indicators of publication quality, and well as the areas in which research in this area has been applied.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Discuss the major theories and methodologies which inform research in this area.
· Understand the strengths and limitations of research in this area.
· Write a research proposal for a programme of postgraduate research in this area.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (written research proposal).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 or 2.

No. of Students: Min 8, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Lectures (/Seminars).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr John C McCarthy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr John C McCarthy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To provide students with a critical understanding of the human factors (psychological, social, and organizational) involved in the user-centred design and evaluation of computer-mediated work environments. This will include evaluating different approaches to human-computer, human-machine, and workplace design, as well as developing and practicing relevant methods and techniques.

Module Content: Introduction to Human Factors; User centred system design; Usability; User experience; Usability evaluation; Human Performance Limits (sensory, cognitive, motor); Task analysis; Performance under stress and workload; Sleep, fatigue and shiftwork; Human error and reliability; Situation awareness; Simulation.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Critically evaluate human factors theories, models and methods in terms of their value to the user-centred design.
· Appreciate the values entailed in different perspectives on user-centred design and evaluation.
· Apply knowledge of performance limits and contextual variation in performance to the design and evaluation of safe, effective human-machine systems.
· Carry out task analysis and usability evaluation.
· Appreciate the ethics of human factors research and intervention.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (marks (1 x 3,000 word task/work analysis, evaluation report, or research proposal employing some of the methods identified above).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (students must submit an alternative report (1 x 3,000 words), as prescribed by the module co-ordinator).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 8, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Sean Hammond, Department of Applied Psychology (DR. RAEGAN MURPHY).

Lecturer(s): Dr Raegan Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To examine the role of measurement in applied psychology and to impart a basic competency in modern psychometric methods.

Module Content: Measurement theory and principles including Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory. The application of these principles for a variety of applied psychology functions and settings.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe the emergence of current perspectives of psychological measurement
· Derive an appropriate measurement strategy for a variety of applied psychology tasks
· Have a working knowledge of the theoretical underpinning of psychological measurement.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 100 marks.

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 392.

Pre-requisite(s): AP2148 or equivalent

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Angela Veale, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Audrey Dunn Galvin, Department of Applied Psychology; Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: This module will engage students with the main themes and theories of health psychology. The students will gain an understanding of the importance of psychological processes in the experience and perception of health and illness of children and families, the development of coping strategies, and explore the role of behaviour and emotion in current trends of mortality and morbidity from a developmental pathway perspective. They will also become aware of the crucial role health psychology has to play in the applied aspects of health psychology, such as evaluating and monitoring health related quality of life, and health promotion interventions.

Module Content: - Health psychology as a field of enquiry
- Health psychology and child and family in society
- Biopsychosocial models of health and illness
- Theories of stress, coping, and the role of social support
- Personality and emotional correlates of health and illness
- Communication in medical settings
- Models of health behaviours
- Health compromising behaviours (e.g. Smoking, obesity, eating disorders)
- Living and coping with chronic conditions: the examples of food allergy, diabetes, asthma
- Patient related outcome measures (e.g. Health related quality of life, patient satisfaction)

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Demonstrate understanding of the biopsychosocial causes and consequences of health and disease from a developmental pathway perspective.
· Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the role of psychological processes in health and illness, including health perception, health beliefs, and coping strategies.
· Demonstrate familiarity with patient related outcome measures and their value in applied settings.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 100 marks.

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 392.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 12 x 1hr(s) Seminars; Placements.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr David O'Sullivan, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr David O'Sullivan, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To teach the basic facts about the nature and origins of special educational needs from a psychological perspective.

Module Content: Definitions of special needs; Biological, cognitive, social and environmental determinants of special needs in education; Epidemiology of special needs; Causes of special needs; Effects on family; Importance of social relationships and social networks; Models of assessment; Methods of intervention and current educational approach

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Outline disability legislation and policy with particular reference to the Irish context.
· Evaluate the principle of inclusive education.
· Identify the implications of developmental psychological theories in understanding disability and children with special education needs.
· Describe the function of psychological assessment, factors informing an assessment, assessment procedure and the role of assessment in identifying a child with special needs.
· Examine how knowledge of brain function informs behaviour.
· Evaluate psychological theory relating to the clinical presentations of various specialist client groups across the lifespan which underpins clinical and educational practice.
· Describe the nature and origin of special education needs from a psychological perspective.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 100 marks.

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 120.

Pre-requisite(s): AP2104 or equivalent

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Angela Veale, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Dr Angela Veale, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To introduce sociocultural and critical psychology perspectives on diversity with a focus on children and young people such as ethnic minority children and families, children and disabilities, children, culture and mental health.

Module Content: The relevance and applicability of a child rights perspective to psychological theory, research, and practice with children and young people. Analyse development within a critical and cultural psychology perspective which appreciates the interdependence between biological and psychological structures and processes and sociocultural environments. General theories and methods related to culture and diversity, disability studies etc. and their applicability to children and young people. Diversity and social integration. Developments in community psychology.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Understand how a child rights perspective can enhance psychologically-informed theory and practice.
· Utilise critical thinking skills to evaluate the universality of psychological processes as discussed and researched in theory and research on children and young people.
· Demonstrate an awareness of diversity in child development .
· Critically engage with the challenges and opportunities presented by processes such as globalisation, through examination of applied research areas (children & transnational migration, children, culture & mental health,etc.).

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 3000 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 10.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 48 x 1hr(s) Lectures (/Seminars); 12 x 1hr(s) Workshops; 70 x 1hr(s) Directed Study.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Raegan Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To introduce students to a range of methodological strategies; consider advanced issues in research design, data collection and analysis; work with students on the skills required to carry out an effective research project; and practice data analysis.

Module Content: -- Theory, method, and research design in psychology
- Practical and ethical issues in planning research
- Reflexivity in research
- Systematic literature review and critical analysis
- The use of meta-analysis in psychological research.
- Advanced issues in data collection e.g. psychophysiolical and biosignal methods, simulation ethnography and action research, visual probes and visual data, diary and narrative
- Advanced data analysis including statistical analysis, developing and testing models of data, interpreting visual, discursive and narrative data
- Evaluating computer applications for data analysis
- Disseminating research.
- Writing a research funding application

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Formulate and appropriately conceptualise original research questions;
· Plan and design a research project taking account of methodology, feasibility, likelihood of answering the research question, analysis;
· Evaluate research designs theoretically, methodologically, ethically and practically;
· Select and use appropriate data collection methods;
· Select and use appropriate methods for analysing data;
· Evaluate methods of analysis including univariate and multivariate statistical analysis, idiographic analyses, qualitative analyses, case analyses
· Make judgments about the value of various computer applications in data analysis
· Write a research report and presentation.
· Write a research funding application.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (1 x 2,500 word research funding application 60 marks; 1 x 2,500 word statistical analysis 70 marks; 1 x 2,500 word qualitative analysis 70 marks).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 10.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 8 x 3hr(s) Lectures; 80 x 1hr(s) Other (80 hours of study including participation in IT discussions boards.).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Sean Hammond, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: This module is designed to provide students with generalisable skills that can be used with a wide variety of instruments in various professional contexts.

Module Content: The course will be fairly evenly divided into 5 main areas:
1. Assessment in Context (The Purpose of assessment, The initial interview, Compliance with assessment, Ethics of Assessment);
2. Psychometric Theory (Reliability, errors of measurement, latent trait appraisal, Beyond the classical approach (IRT));
3. Nomothetic Assessment Methods (Self-report, Psychophysics and scaling, Implicit Assessments);
4. Idiothetic Assessment Methods (Idiographic Assessments, Biosignal Assessments);
5. Practical Assessment (Application, scoring, interpretation and feedback, Critical appraisal of instruments/methods, Writing an assessment report).

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· - Demonstrate knowledge and competencies to satisfy BPS Level A criteria;
· - Demonstrate competence in carrying out an assessment;
· - Produce a structured and well-reasoned assessment report;
· - Evaluate a variety of strategies available for a comprehensive assessment.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 2,500 word assessment report 50 marks; 1 x 1.5hr in-class test on psychometric theory and practice at the end of the module 50 marks).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 10.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 20 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 6 x 1hr(s) Practicals (Computer-based data analysis practicals.).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr John C McCarthy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To provide a thorough foundation for Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis modules in Psychology by practicing a range of data collection and analysis methods used in psychological research, including data analysis using computer applications.

Module Content: - Research design
- Data collection methods such as observation, experiment, interview, diary and questionnaire.
- Data analysis approaches including statistical and qualitative analysis.
- Using computer applications to organise and analyse data.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Write a research proposal in which a research question is identified and a methodology is justified.
· Explain types of data in psychological research.
· Select and use a range of data collection methods.
· Select and use a range of methods for analysing data.
· Use SPSS to carry out statistical analyses.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1,500 word research proposal 30 marks; statistical analysis practical 35 marks; qualitative analysis practical 35 marks).).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 10.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures (and Seminars).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr John C McCarthy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To develop a critical sense of what it means to apply psychology and to appreciate what successful application of psychological knowledge involves and requires in specific domains of applied psychology.

Module Content: : Critical reflection of the applied psychology commitment to 'give psychology away' and debates surrounding that commitment, drawing attention to: ethical, professional development, political, organisational and domain specific issues.Department.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Critically reflect on the practice of applying psychology;
· Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the ethical issues involves in applying psychology;
· Demonstrate advanced knowledge of professional standards and requirements;
· Explain the critical issues related to applying psychology in a number of specialist areas;
· Judge successful application of psychological knowledge;
· Appreciate value-related criteria in applying psychology.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 3,000 Word Essay).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the co-ordinator).

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 10.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 20 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 80 x 1hr(s) Other (self-directed learning).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Jurek Kirakowski, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To teach how core scientific methods have been applied in psychology.

Module Content: Case studies will be presented of successful published research using the following core methods: single shot case-study; ethological observation; data logging; survey research using standard and ad hoc instruments; observation, interview, self-recording, documentary methods; action research; simple experimental designs; complex multi-factor experimental designs. The emphasis throughout is on understanding the implicit epistemological approach adopted and answering the questions:
1. What is the research objective;
2. How was the objective approached;
3. How successful was the research in answering the research question.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe critical features of investigations that led to the successful answering of the research question being posed under at least six different methodological approaches commonly used in psychological science;
· Explain the difference in epistemology between at least six different methodological approaches commonly used in psychological science;
· Characterise the difference in research objectives between at least six different methodological approaches commonly used in psychological science;
· Criticise the validity of the conclusions drawn from examples of at least six different methodological approaches commonly used in psychological science;
· Generalise from the examples given as case studies to wider applications of at least six different methodological approaches commonly used in psychological science;
· Assess the characteristic strengths of each of at least six different methodological approaches commonly used in psychological science.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (Portfolio broken down as follows: 1 x 800 word introductory essay, (25 marks) Presentation of 6 case studies (25 marks each) (800 words each) incorporating contrasting material presented on the course and material found by self-paced research, 1 x 800 summary essay (25 marks). The entire portfolio will be a maximum of 7,000 words long).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 6.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 20 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 80 x 1hr(s) Other (self-directed learning).

Module Co-ordinator: Prof John A Groeger, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To develop a critical understanding of the psychological underpinnings of an everyday real world task, through study and the collection of empirical data using UCC's Driving Simulator.

Module Content: Topics addressed in lectures/seminars and supervisions will include:
Road safety, driver behaviour, driving performance;
UCC's driving simulator: Overview/familiarisation;
Assessments, attitudes, beliefs and behavioural intentions in driving;
Perceiving distance, speed and time;
Steering, braking and motor control;
Working memory and driving;
Retrospective and prospective memory;
Attention, distraction and workload;
Appreciation of, and response to, danger;
Driving and emotion;
Learning to drive and driver licensing;
Alcohol, drugs, sleep and fatigue;
Fitness to drive/driving and disability.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Discuss the importance of a psychological approach to understanding real world task performance;
· Discuss the importance to psychology of understanding real world task performance;
· Develop testable predictions, based on appropriate psychological theory, as to how changes in driving task requirements might alter driver performance;
· Use appropriate psychological theory and methods to design a driving simulator-based test of these predictions;
· Contribute to a group project concerned with using a driving simulator to assess the effects of task requirements on driver performance;
· Reflect on emerging issues that relate to the psychological underpinnings of the driving task, and the use of simulation in their assessment;
· Make a seminar presentation.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 4,000 word research proposal (80 marks); 1 x seminar presentation (20 marks).).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: The mark for presentation is carried forward whether passed or failed. The research proposal will be repeated if failed.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 6.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 20 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 80 x 1hr(s) Other (self-directed learning).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Maria Dempsey, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To develop a basic understanding of the main theories underlying a range of psychological therapies.

Module Content: This module will look at the origins of the therapeutic approach, will give an overview of the main
perspectives that informs practice and will consider a number of specific approaches to counselling psychology and psychotherapy.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe factors relevant to the emergence of the field of counselling and psychotherapy;
· Recognise and discuss key factors pertinent to therapeutic work;
· Reflect on the differences between the three main schools of counselling psychology and psychotherapy;
· Critically evaluate the contributions and limitations of at least one specific approach to counselling and psychotherapy;
· Summarise the development of personal understanding of counselling and psychotherapy during the module.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 2,500 Word Essay (excluding references) (60 Marks) and 1 x 1,500 Word Journal of Learning (40 Marks)).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 12.

Pre-requisite(s): AP3031 or equivalent

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 20 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 80 x 1hr(s) Other (self-directed learning).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Maria Dempsey, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To develop theoretical and practical understanding of basic counselling skills.

Module Content: In this module attending, active listening, empathy, probing/questioning, feedback, challenging, non verbal communication and professional issues linked with basic counselling skills will be considered.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Reflect on the development of their communication skills;
· Implement basic counselling skills ;
· Offer constructive feedback to other group members;
· Identify and evaluate basic counselling skills interventions;
· Recognise non verbal communication in relation to counselling skills
· Discuss professional issues in relation to counselling skills.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (A 20-minute taped counselling session with 10-minute transcript, analysis and written overall assessment of the twenty minute session).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the co-ordinator).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 6.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Lectures; 80 x 1hr(s) Other (self-directed learning).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Zelda Di Blasi, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: The aim of this module is to enable students to apply psychological theories and concepts to the area of health and wellbeing.

Module Content: This module will:
Introduce students to the key theoretical concepts used in health psychology;
Evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions in the promotion of health and well-being;
Outline psychological issues in the management of chronic illnesses.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of health psychology;
· Demonstrate an understanding of the theories and research issues in health psychology;
· Evaluate the role of stress in illness;
· Identify and discuss psychological factors which contribute to health and well-being.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 3,000 Word Project (60 marks); 1 x Class Presentation (40 marks).).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the co-ordinator).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 6.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 20 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 80 x 1hr(s) Other (self-directed learning).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Mike Murphy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To examine psychological issues in middle and older adulthood and related research findings.

Module Content: - Psychological issues emerging for adults throughout the lifespan.
- Knowledge and exploration of life stages (tasks, adjustments); role differentiations (and changing roles) and their psychological impact;
- Transitions (career breaks, sudden unemployment, economic transitions to other cultures, retirement);
- The experience of loss, bereavement and death (children leaving home, death of a spouse/partner/best friend, re-location);
- Changes in functionality in various dimensions (biological, intellectual, affective, social, sexual, spiritual); empowerment and disempowerment throughout adulthood;
- Change in opportunities and circumstances (transitions to retirement homes nursing homes, hospices) of older adults and accompanying psychological needs;
- The cultural, organisational and professional dimensions of ageism, older adult abuse.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Articulate the lifespan developmental approach as it relates to middle and older adulthood;
· Critically discuss key areas in these stages of the lifespan;
· Identify the relevance of the approach to their discipline;
· Assess theory and research as it relates to an in-depth topic.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 2,500 word essay (50 marks); 1.5 Hour in-class test (50 Marks)).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the co-ordinator).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 6.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Lectures; 80 x 1hr(s) Other (self-directed learning).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr David O'Sullivan, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To teach the basic facts about the nature and origins of special educational needs from a psychological perspective.

Module Content: - Definitions of special needs;
- Biological, cognitive, social and environmental determinants of special needs in education;
- Epidemiology of special needs; Causes of special needs;
- Effects on family;
- Importance of social relationships and social networks;
- Models of assessment;
- Methods of intervention and current educational approach.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Outline disability legislation and policy with particular reference to the Irish context;
· Evaluate the principle of inclusive education;
· Identify the implications of developmental psychological theories in understanding disability and children with special education needs;
· Describe the function of psychological assessment, factors informing an assessment, assessment procedure and the role of assessment in identifying a child with special needs;
· Examine how knowledge of brain function informs behaviour;
· Evaluate psychological theory relating to the clinical presentations of various specialist client groups across the lifespan which underpins clinical and educational practice;
· Describe the nature and origin of special education needs from a psychological perspective.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 5,000 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 6.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Lectures; 80 x 1hr(s) Other (self-directed learning).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr David O'Sullivan, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To discuss the theory and practice of contemporary forensic psychology and to explore the role of psychology in the study of crime and the co-operation of the criminal justice system.

Module Content: This module explores the application of psychological theory and research to areas such as investigative psychology, confessions and offender profiling; sexual and violent crimes (including homicide and serial killers) as well as the role that mental illness, psychopathy, social learning and cognitive processes play in explaining criminality. In addition students are given an opportunity to see the administration of summary justice in a court setting.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Appreciate the interface between the fields of law and psychology and in so doing justify a definition of forensic psychology;
· Examine how knowledge of forensic psychology can impact on the criminal justice system and specifically evaluate:
a. the impact on the investigative processes;
b. the impact on the court process.

· Compare and contrast major theories that seek to explain criminal behaviour and specifically:
a. discuss the nature of violent crimes;
b. discuss the nature of sexual crimes.

· Attend a sitting of the District Court, observe examples of the administration of justice and be able to discuss how forensic psychological approaches could be applied to a particular case.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 4,000 word essay (100 marks).).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the co-ordinator).

Credit Weighting: 30

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 10.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: Directed Study; Other (600 hours of study time including 24 hours made up of supervised seminar / tutorial work.).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Zelda Di Blasi, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To teach by self-directed learning how to prepare and present a professional Applied Psychology report to contemporary standards.

Module Content: A problem in an area of Applied Psychology will be chosen by the student under guidance from the module co-ordinator. An applied problem will be investigated and presented to current professional standards both as a written report and as a verbal presentation. Students will be coached on appropriate methods of presentation, both written and verbal.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Identify an appropriate problem in a chosen area of contemporary applied psychology;
· Apply suitable research methods to answer the problem identified;
· Document the process of investigation to prevailing standards in the area;
· Interpret the solution obtained;
· Present the problem, the process, and the solution in a 30-minute verbal briefing.

Assessment: Total Marks 600: Continuous Assessment 600 marks (Report to professional standards 15,000 words (not including technical appendices, if any) (480 marks); A fully documented presentation to an audience of peers and experts lasting approximately 30 minutes (120 marks).).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No Supplemental Examination.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 6.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Lectures (and Seminars).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr John C McCarthy, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To provide students with a critical understanding of the human factors (psychological, social, and organizational) involved in the user-centred design and evaluation of computer-mediated work environments. This will include evaluating different approaches to human-computer, human-machine, and workplace design, as well as developing and practicing relevant methods and techniques

Module Content: Introduction to Human Factors; User centred system design; Usability; User experience; Usability evaluation; Human Performance Limits (sensory, cognitive, motor); Task analysis; Performance under stress and workload; Sleep, fatigue and shiftwork; Human error and reliability; Situation awareness; Simulation.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Critically evaluate human factors theories, models and methods in terms of their value to user-centred design;
· Appreciate the values entailed in different perspectives on user-centred design and evaluation
· Apply knowledge of performance limits and contextual variation in performance to the design and evaluation of safe, effective human-machine systems.
· Carry out task analysis and usability evaluation
· Discriminate between the values entailed in different perspectives on user-centred design and evaluation.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 2,500 word individual write up of group-based human factors project employing some of the methods identified above (70 marks); conference-style presentation on a topic in human factors to be agreed with the lecturer (30 marks)).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit an alternative report (1x3,000 words), as prescribed by the module co-ordinator).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 10.

Pre-requisite(s): AP1149, AP2149 or equivalent

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Seminars.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Angela Veale, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To examine critically the theoretical and research basis of issues in developmental and educational psychology, based on reflection as a volunteer in a community setting.

Module Content: - Observational data in applied developmental or educational contexts: practical issues;
- Observational data in applied developmental or educational contexts: ethical and legal aspects;
- Reflective and theoretical seminars where students bring detailed accounts of their volunteer-based work for discussion;
- Review of literature on aspects of development and educational psychology, stimulated by engagement in community setting.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Gain knowledge and experience of current practice of obtaining informed consent in educational/community settings;
· Carry out focussed observations in a naturalistc setting, and use their results to engage in a literature review on aspects of developmental and/or educational psychology;
· Write a report integrating theoretical reading and reflective observations showing indepth understanding of issues in development and/or educational psychology.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 3,000 Word Essay (80 Marks); Portfolio of observation/reflective practice notes (20 Marks).).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Failed essay to be resubmitted in Autumn. Marks on all components of Continuous Assessment (portfolio) are carried forward, whether they are a pass or a fail.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 25.

Pre-requisite(s): AP2101 or AP3017

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Other (Lectures, workshops & guest speakers).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Sean Hammond, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology, and invited speakers.

Module Objective: To provide students with an understanding and critical awareness of the primary issues involved in clinical interventions within mental health settings.

Module Content: The module will cover the most common psychological dysfunctions that are presented to clinical psychology services. This will include, presentation, aetiology, assessment, treatment and prognosis. Aspects of clinical practice, formulation and governance will be covered in relation to particular disorders

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Discuss the emergence of current perspectives in clinical settings.
· Explain the contribution of empirical research to our understanding of psychological dysfunction.
· Evaluate a variety of clinical interventions and describe how thay may be tailored to particular patient needs.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (3000-5000 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 40.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 1 x 16weeks(s) Other (16 week part-time placement (2 days per week)).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Maria Dempsey, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To provide students with learning opportunities in relevant work settings in which they are expected to develop skills in applying psychology and to demonstrate critical integration of theory and practice.

Module Content: Students are provided with learning opportunities in relevant work settings and assessed on the basis of a reflective portfolio maintained by the students in conjunction with the placement provider and their academic supervisor. By the end of the placement, students are required to demonstrate a basic level of competence in applying psychology and in working in relevant settings. They are also expected to be able to reflect on their experience and demonstrate personal development

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Demonstrate their ability to take part in the work of the placement provider.
· Demonstrate evidence of learning activities and experiences in a Reflective Learning Log.
· Apply theory from the MAAP programme to complete work placement tasks/activities.
· Utilise the principles of applied psychological practice, gained through MAAP coursework, in the placement settings.
· Reflect on learning and demonstrate personal development throughout the process.
· Demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
· Develop an adequate level of competence with working practices utilised in the placement organisation.
· Possess the attributes considered necessary in an individual to work in the relevant organisation.
· Have the capacity to perform key skills and tasks within the organisation.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (Reflective Portfolio (1 x 3,000 words)).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Participate in a relevant placement and complete a Reflective Portfolio.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 10, Max 20.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr David O'Sullivan, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: Material presented in this module enables students to:
1. Explore how an understanding of the developmental literature can support guidance counselling practice;
2. Be aware of assumptions regarding development and how they impact on practice;
3. Draw on an understanding of the developmental literature in order to make sense of their own personal and professional journey.

Module Content: 1. Introducing the lifespan developmental perspective: Social constructionist perspectives; the concept of the life course; implications for practice.
2. Childhood and Adolescence: Implications of the nature/nurture debate for practitioners; developmentally appropriate intervention; how trauma can impact on development.
3. Theoretical perspectives on adult development: Students' exploration of their own personal and professional journey; stages of professional development.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Adopt a critical stance towards the concept of development and explore how the perspectives presented might guide their guidance practice;
· Bring a developmental perspective to intervention with clients;
· Integrate the developmental literature into their understanding of their own personal and professional journey.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 100 marks.

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 10, Max 20.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr David O'Sullivan, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: Material presented in this module enables students to:
1. Support guidance counselling practice through an understanding of counselling theory;
2. Be aware of values and assumptions underpinning the theories presented;
3. Explore the use of theory in a contextual manner;
4. Apply a knowledge of professional (including ethical and legal) issues to the role of the guidance counsellor.

Module Content: Counselling theory: Introduction to counselling theory and the origins of the counselling movement; the social constructionist perspective on counselling theory; the evidence-based practice debate; the contribution of humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural approaches.
Professional Issues: The nature of guidance counselling; the nature of professional issues; the intersection of the personal and the professional; ethical codes; multicultural issues; legal issues; suicide.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Use the language and key concepts associated with a number of theoretical approaches to counselling;
· Express a critical stance in discussing counselling theories;
· Apply the perspectives presented in the lectures to their practice work with clients;
· Describe the nature of professional issues;
· Resolve ethical dilemmas in a systematic way, taking account of the legal context where relevant;
· Value ethical practice.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 3,000 Word Essay (100 Marks)).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students may be required to submit alternative continuous assessment, as prescribed by the School).

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 10, Max 20.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures; Other (24 hours group practice).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr David O'Sullivan, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To introduce students to the theoretical knowledge and practical skills so as to equip them to conduct vocational guidance.

Module Content: Introduction to the theoretical underpinnings of career vocational skills; role play with group feedback.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Perform the routine tasks of the guidance practitioner;
· Conduct an appropriately structured vocational guidance interview;
· Demonstrate key career counselling skills;
· Provide clear, accurate and sensitive oral feedback.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (Guidance Interview with a class peer with a write up of 4,000 words (120 Marks); Learning Journal 2,000 words (80 Marks)).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40% Each element of the Continuous Assessment has to be passed.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students may be required to submit alternative continuous assessment, as prescribed by the School).

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 10, Max 20.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 48 x 1hr(s) Other (Skills Training).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr David O'Sullivan, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To equip students with basic counselling skills relevant to the guidance counselling role.

Module Content: Skills sessions with role play.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Demonstrate an awareness of basic counselling skills relevant to guidance counselling;
· Apply these skills appropriately in both role play and acutal client contact format;
· Employ these skills to establish effective relationships with clients in future work settings;
· Transcribe a video-recorded session of themselves counselling another individual and provide a commentary, interpretation, and critical analysis of interventions employed.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (Video-Recording and written 3000 word Commentary).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated ((Students may be required to submit alternative continuous assessment, as prescribed by the School).).

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 10, Max 20.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 24 x 1hr(s) Other (Skills Training).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr David O'Sullivan, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To develop students' ability to work sensitively on personal material in small group settings, using relevant theoretical notions and empirical findings.

Module Content: The module focuses on the development of two kinds of skills and knowledge: those of the CLIENT (where students explore their own personal issues / engage in "personal growth"), and those of the FACILITATOR (where they help others to explore). Both activities require ground rules which allow students to feel safe in their exploration.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Identify and value their own needs, feelings and reactions;
· Communicate to others in authentic ways about their needs, feelings and reactions;
· Demonstrate sensitivity and respect towards the needs, feelings and reactions of others;
· Facilitate a group, managing such factors as boundaries, safety, and the balance between support and challenge, both for themselves and for those in the client role;
· Value collaboration with and support from others;
· Apply theoretical notions and empirical findings about experiential groups to their own group work;
· Write a commentary demonstrating their ability to transcribe, analyse and reflect upon a video-recording of their own facilitation, while incorporating relevant theoretical notions and empirical findings.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (Video Recording and 6000 word written commentary).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40% In addition 80% attendance is required.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 10, Max 20.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr David O'Sullivan, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: Sources of information about careers, and important work areas and referral services which interface with guidance counselling. Material presented in this module enables students to:
1. Support guidance counselling practice through an understanding of counselling theory;
2. Be aware of values and assumptions underpinning the theories presented;
3. Explore the use of theory in a contextual manner;
4. Apply a knowledge of professional (including ethical and legal) issues to the role of the guidance counsellor.

Module Content: Career Information (12 hours): the importance of career information; how it can be acquired, organized, presented and disseminated; the use of various media and sources of information; effective dissemination of information to different client groups. Professional Issues: The nature of guidance counselling; the nature of professional issues; the intersection of the personal and the professional; ethical codes; multicultural issues; legal issues; suicide.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Organise and disseminate career information;
· Make effective career presentations;
· Access relevant contacts and referral services;
· Describe the nature of professional issues;
· Resolve ethical dilemmas in a systematic way, taking account of the legal context where relevant;
· Value ethical practice.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Career Information Essay 1 x 2000 word essay 50 marks; Professional Issues 1 x 2000 word essay 50 marks.).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students may be required to submit alternative continuous assessment, as prescribed by the School).

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 10, Max 20.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 48 x 1hr(s) Other ( lecture/discussion; supervised administration of tests).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr David O'Sullivan, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To make students eligible for registration by the Psychological Society of Ireland as users of tests of interests and abilities.

Module Content: Theory and practice of test use.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Define the assessment needs of the client and decide when psychological tests should or should not be used as part of an assessment process
· Interpret and use basic statistics such as measures of central tendency, correlation, standard deviation, and standard error of measurement.
· Demonstrate understanding of basic principles of measurement theory, types of tests, types of scores, reliability, validity and standardisation/norms.
· Select, administer, score and interpret a range of tests of interests and aptitudes/abilities.
· Provide clear, accurate, and sensitive oral and written feedback to clients.
· Implement relevant requirements of the Code of Ethics of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors, particularly with reference to issues of consent and confidentiality.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: End of Year Written Examination 100 marks; Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Written Vocational Assessment Report - 2000 words).

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40% Continuous Assessment has to be passed.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn 2013. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students may be required to submit alternative continuous assessments, as prescribed by the School).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 10, Max 20.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: Other (Eight sessions with a client supported by 11 x 2 hour sessions of supervision in groups of five).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr David O'Sullivan, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To gain supervised experience of counselling a client.

Module Content: Counsel a client with supervisory support.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Establish a warm counselling relationship and explore the client's experience;
· Present the case at, and engage with, supervision;
· Incorporate feedback from supervision into counselling practice;
· Demonstrate a capacity for reflection and self-challenge regarding their counselling practice;
· Engage in referral where appropriate;
· Express in writing a clear understanding of the case and the supervisory process.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (2000 word Case Study 80 marks; Supervisor's report 20 marks).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated ((Students may be required to submit continuous assessment, as prescribed by the School).).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 10, Max 20.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x .5day(s) Placements (Guidance Counselling); Placements.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr David O'Sullivan, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To develop students' professional practice in a placement setting.

Module Content: This module provides students with opportunities to integrate theory and skills in a work environment.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Make clear links between theory, skills and practice in a work environment
· Demonstrate an ability to view themselves within the context of the profession of guidance counselling
· Incorporate feedback from supervision into counselling practice
· Demonstrate a capacity for reflection and self-challenge regarding their counselling practice
· Engage in referral where appropriate
· Express in writing a clear understanding of the case and the supervisory process.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Vocational Guidance Report; Psychometric Report;).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Attendance at Placement Agency and Placement Report.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students may be required to submit alternative continuous assessment, as prescribed by the School.).

Credit Weighting: 30

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 20.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 3 x 3hr(s) Workshops; Other (Desk/library based research, student study groups; consultation with supervisor).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Maria Dempsey, Department of Applied Psychology.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Psychology.

Module Objective: To document critical reflection on practice in Guidance Counselling

Module Content: Content will be based on students' own guidance counselling experience, explored through personal reflection and dialogue (both student/student and student/supervisor). Supervision will be provided to facilitate reflection on: guidance education/training; professional experience; practice; and continuing professional development.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe the nature of current professional concerns in guidance counselling theory, policy or practice;
· Demonstrate a capacity for reflection and self-challenge concerning the development of their own professional identity;
· Demonstrate how they have integrated the strands of personal/social, educational and vocational guidance, and theory and/or empirical findings, in their practice.
· Show how they have used supervision to consolidate their skills and reflect on their practice;
· Analyse any recent changes in the role of the guidance counsellor;
· Show evidence of specialisation in an area of guidance practice;
· Demonstrate that they value ethical practice;
· Demonstrate that they value collaboration and support in professional relationships;
· Present a coherent, well-structured report which complies with stated word limits and displays good standards of expression and referencing.

Assessment: Total Marks 600: Continuous Assessment 600 marks (A Reflective Portfolio (600 marks) comprising (a) a Log (circa 2,000 words) of the student's professional involvement and development since gaining the guidance Diploma, detailing posts held, roles, responsibilities, further training etc., and (b) an Essay (6,000-8,000 words) demonstrating MA level critical reflection on practice to date, and including consideration of how that practice has been shaped by work history and subsequent developments in the theory and practice of guidance counselling. The Essay should include accounts of critical incidents which have shaped the student's way of working).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the Module Coordinator).

Book of Modules 2012/2013

Applied Psychology