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1 Faculty of Health, Psychology and ocial Care Undergraduate Psychology Programme pecification This document provides a concise summary of the main features of the course(s) & associated award(s) offered through this Programme pecification, and includes the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, curriculum content, teaching/learning, assessment methods for each unit and on the Programme s relationship to QAA ubject Benchmark tatements may be found in the dedicated student handbook for the Programme. The accuracy of the information in this document is reviewed periodically by the University and may be subject to verification by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education

2 Versioning of Programme pecification This programme specification is valid for the period of approval confirmed at the time of the approval/last review event and relates to provision approved at that point. Programme specifications are updated on an annual basis to include modifications approved through the University s quality assurance processes. This version provides a description of the programme as approved for the academic session indicated in section 3 of the following table. 1 Date of initial Approval or last review: 31 January Effective date of Approved/Reviewed Programme pecification: eptember 2013 eg1 eptember August This Version effective from: eptember Version number: 2013/version 4 tudents who commenced their study on awards within this programme specification prior to eptember 2013 should refer to the previous version of the programme specification published on the CAQE website. Modifications to Programme pecification Modifications to the programme specification since approval/ last review, and the cohort of students affected by the change, are listed in ection H (Log of Modifications) at the back of the document. Cross Referencing of Programme pecifications The following elements of provision included in this document is/ are also included in the following programme specifications Unit Foundations of Psychology Applied ocial and Developmental Psychology Cognitive and Neuropsychology Individual Differences Applied Psychology Child, Community and ociety Clinical and Forensic Issues in Psychology Contemporary and Historical Issues in Psychology Health and Psychological Interventions ey Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience and Anomalous Psychology Programme pecification Bc (Hons) Psychology and peech Pathology (all) Amendments made to provision listed in this table, must also be reflected in the relevant programme specifications listed above

3 CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC TANDARD & QUALITY ENHANCEMENT Programme pecification The information in this document is organised into the following sections: ection A Administrative and Regulatory Information ection B Outcomes ection C tructure ection D Teaching, Learning and Assessment ection E Programme Management ection F Mapping ection G Points of Reference ection H Log of Modifications ECTION A ADMINITRATIVE AND REGULATORY INFORMATION 1 Overarching Programme pecification Title Undergraduate Psychology 2 Brief ummary (i) Brief Descriptive ummary The Undergraduate Psychology Programme provides a broad based academic education in Psychology, with all routes providing the basis for GBC, providing students achieve 2:2 or above. It supports the development of knowledge in all core areas of Psychology ranging from Biological Psychology to Critical Psychology. At Year One, the Programme introduces students to theoretical material across the breadth of the Psychology curriculum. At Level 5 (year 2), students extend their understanding and develop a critical approach to core areas of psychological theory. Finally, at Year Three students focus their studies on specific areas of the Psychology curriculum that match their interests and career aspirations. Units at level 6 (year 3) are applied in nature and afford students the opportunity to apply psychological knowledge developed at earlier levels in the Programme to practical problems. At all levels of the Programme, students develop research and data analysis skills via compulsory research methods and practical units. At Level 6 (year 3), students undertake an extended piece of research in an area of Psychology of their choice supported by a dissertation tutor. Generic and transferable skills are developed within theory and practical units and also via dedicated Personal Development Planning tutorials, which build the skills necessary for the transition into university and also between university and the world of work. ROUTE: Bc (Hons) Psychology (with tudy Overseas). This course involves one additional year at an international partner university, during the third year of study. tudents return to MMU for their final year. Places on the year overseas are limited and are selected by interview in Level 5 (Year 2): To be eligible students must have achieved an average mark of 65% in Year 1 and Term 1 of Year 2 and must pass the second year with no outstanding resits at the ummer Exam Board at the end of CAQE Page 1 of 99 Programme pecification

4 Year 2. The academic content of the year abroad will be selected and managed by the host overseas university. tudents who do not meet the criteria for the year abroad will, if they satisfy progression requirements, complete the final year as a Bc (Hons) Psychology student. Bc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy In addition to covering the core BP psychology curriculum, the course introduces students to key skills and knowledge in the applied area of counselling and psychotherapy. At Level 4 (year 1), students gain a theoretical introduction to core areas of psychology, key models and processes in counselling and therapeutic psychology, and practitioner competencies. At Level 5 (year 2), in addition to the core psychology units, students are introduced to counselling skills in an experiential, practice-based unit. At Level 6 (year 3), students extend their learning of models and processes, whilst also undertaking a counselling psychology research project. A model of reflective practice and personal development is integrated throughout the course, alongside a focus on building the professional interpersonal skills required for counselling and psychotherapeutic practice. Bc (Hons) Forensic Psychology The course introduces students to the range of contexts that forensic psychologists work in, and builds the key practice skills required by forensic psychologists. As well as covering the core BP psychology content, students will study a wide range of issues specific to forensic psychology. At Level 4 (year 1) students gain a theoretical introduction to core areas of psychology and forensic psychology, as well as focus upon practitioner competencies. At Level 5 (year 2), students apply this knowledge to real world settings and to working with victims and witnesses to crime. At Level 6 (year 3), students examine working with offenders, complete a forensic psychology research project as well as applied psychology units. Throughout the Programme, students develop key employability skills. Combined Honours The Combined Honours route through the Programme provides a broad based academic education in psychology and allows students to study psychology in combination with one of the following subjects: Business Criminology Philosophy ociology At Level 4 (year 1), students study both subjects equally. In psychology students are introduced to key theories and practices and a range of research methods. At Level 5 (year 2) students can continue with equal study or choose a major/minor route and the units studied depend on the route chosen. tudents majoring in psychology at in Level 5 (year 2) must study specified units covering the core areas of psychology. At Year Three, students can continue with an equal study or major/minor route and can choose from a range of applied topics in psychology that match their interests. A further option in the final year is named route study. tudents majoring or taking the named route in psychology must complete a dissertation report in addition to their other subjects. tudents who have chosen a major route in Year Two can choose to focus solely on their major subject in their final year, leading to a named degree in that subject (e.g. Bc (Hons) Psychology). All of the subjects listed above currently offer named route. tudents majoring in psychology in Level 5 and 6 (years 2 and 3) (must pass the dissertation unit) CAQE Page 2 of 99 Programme pecification

5 and who achieve at least a 2:2 degree classification will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological ociety. Foundation Year for the Bc (Hons) Psychology course The Foundation Year provides students who have not gained the necessary credit in their A level (or equivalent) studies for entry to the degree programme the opportunity to develop the academic knowledge and study skills necessary to be successful on the degree course. The core modules comprise study of theory, research skills and application to life experience in a range of areas relevant to the chosen degree. This course is specifically for entry to the 3-year Bc (Hons) Psychology course. Foundation Year for the Bc (Hons) Psychology (with tudy Overseas) This Foundation Year is as described above, but is specifically for entry to the Bc (Hons) Psychology (with tudy Overseas) course. tudents will only be able to take up a place at an overseas university if they pass the second year of their degree with an average mark of 65, and with no outstanding resits at the Level 5 ummer Exam Board. tudents will also be assessed via interview. Provided students pass the year overseas they will complete the final year of their degree at MMU. tudents who do not study overseas will, if they satisfy progression requirements, complete the final year as a Bc (Hons) Psychology student. 3 Awarding institution Manchester Metropolitan University 4 Home Faculty Health, Psychology and ocial Care 5 Home Department/ chool/ Department of Psychology Institute 6 UCA/GTTR code(s) C800 Bc/Psychology 4A37 Bc. (Hons) Psychology (with tudy Overseas) P258 Bc/Forensic Psychology P358 Bc/Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy NC1V Business/Psychology VCM8 Philosophy/Psychology CL83 Psychology/ociology C801 Bc/Psy Foundation 468 Bc/Psy Foundation Psychology (with tudy Overseas) 7 Framework for HE Qualifications position of final award(s) Honours (Level 6) Framework for HE Qualifications 8 Alignment with University Curriculum Framework University Curriculum Frameworks Undergraduate 9 Engagement with the Universitywide provision (eg Uniwide Language, EdLab) Rationale for Exemption from the Language Unit for Bc (Hons) Psychology. The Programme Team feels that the loss of core skills from the subject area due to the inclusion of a CAQE Page 3 of 99 Programme pecification

6 language outweighs the advantages of the value added to the Programme through the attainment of language skills. Particularly, it is a British Psychological ociety (BP) requirement that students undertaking a BP accredited degree pass core units in Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Individual Differences, ocial Psychology, Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (may be embedded within and/or across other core domains), and Research Methods. Thus the curriculum within Psychology is determined by BP requirements; loss of BP accreditation would greatly undermine the Programme (applications) and have a negative impact on student employability. Whilst, these units are not formally assessed until Levels 5 (year 2) and 6 (year 3) of the degree Programme, Level 4 (year 1) provides an essential foundation, which is built upon throughout the award levels. The inclusion of language modules (e.g., cognitive and neuropsychology), PDP tutorials and presentations within the degree Programme plays an important role in ensuring that graduates have enhanced communication skills, whilst social psychology, critical psychology, community psychology and PDP tutorials/units ensure that students have an opportunity to use enhanced communication skills within a multicultural and global context (as well as intercultural understanding through the acquisition of cultural knowledge relating to the country where the language is spoken). Psychology has an applied emphasis, which is consistent with the Employability, Employment and Enterprise trategy. Uniwide is not available to Foundation Year students 10 Compliance with University Assessment Regulations University Assessment Regulations Undergraduate 11 Approved Variations/Exemptions from University Assessment Regulations N/A CAQE Page 4 of 99 Programme pecification

7 University Assessment Regulations 12 Relationship with Faculty Foundation Year uccessful completion of the Faculty Foundation Year (UCA code C801) entitles students to enter Level 4 of the Bc (Hons) Psychology course. uccessful completion of the Faculty Foundation year (UCA code 468) entitles students to enter Level 4 of the Bc (Hons) Psychology (with tudy Overseas) course. Awards 13 Final award title(s) Bc (Hons) Psychology 14 Combined Honours Bc (Hons) Psychology (with tudy Overseas) Bc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy Bc (Hons) Forensic Psychology 14a (i) Combined Honours Awards available eg: Bc/BA (Hons) AB Bc/BA (Hons) AB and XY Bc/BA (Hons) AB with XY (ii) ingle Honours Awards available through Combined Honours (ie Named Awards) (iii) Approved ubject Combinations administered by this Programme pecification (ie home combinations) (i) Major - Bc (Hons) Psychology with ubject X Equal - Bc (Hons) Psychology and ubject X (ordered alphabetically) Minor - BA/Bc ubject X with Psychology (ii) Bc (Hons) Psychology (iii) Psychology and Business Psychology and Philosophy Psychology and ociology Business and Psychology with Placement Business and Psychology with Overseas tudy 14b Approved ubject Combination administered by other Programme pecifications Approved Combination Criminology and Psychology Home Programme pecification & Home Dept BA/Bc (Hons) ociology and Criminology Undergraduate Programme. Dept. of ociology, Faculty of CAQE Page 5 of 99 Programme pecification

8 15 Interim exit awards and ubject title(s) Humanities, Law and ocial cience uccessful completion of Level 4 but withdrawal or failure to complete Level 5: CertHE Psychology CertHE Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy CertHE Forensic Psychology CertHE Business and Psychology CertHE Philosophy and Psychology CertHE Psychology and ociology uccessful completion of Level 4 and 5, but withdrawal or failure to complete Level 6: Diploma of Higher Education in: DipHE Psychology DipHE Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy DipHE Forensic Psychology Combined Honours Equal tudy: DipHE Business and Psychology DipHE Philosophy and Psychology DipHE Psychology and ociology Combined Honours Major tudy: DipHE Psychology with Business DipHE Psychology with Philosophy DipHE Psychology with ociology Combined Honours Minor tudy: DipHE Business with Psychology DipHE Philosophy with Psychology DipHE ociology with Psychology uccessful completion of Level 4 and 5, & the study overseas year, but withdrawal or failure to complete Level 6: DipHE Psychology (with tudy Overseas) CAQE Page 6 of 99 Programme pecification

9 Arrangements with Partners 16 Approved Collaborative partner(s) Partner Name Type of Collaborative Partnership N/A N/A 17 Articulation Arrangements with Partners Partner Name N/A Details of Arrangements N/A Professional, tatutory and Regulatory Bodies 18 PRB(s) associated with final award of any route within the programme specification 19 Date, outcome and period of approval of last PRB approval/accreditation The British Psychological ociety (BP) is the accrediting body. This provides for students to be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) provided a degree classification of 2:2 or above is achieved. GBC is the first stage towards achieving professional accreditation and is essential for students who wish to continue their training to become Chartered Psychologists. The last PRB was conducted in March, Approval was given subject to 5 conditions which required only minor changes to documentation and some confirmation relating to the delivery of specific core content. It was confirmed that all conditions had been met on 10 th December, 2013, and approval was given subject to the next Resource Review, due in 2015/16, the next Interim Review due in 2018/19 and the subsequent Resource Review in 2021/22. Approval from the BP for the Forensic Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy and tudy Overseas routes received 1 st June Approval tatus 20 Date and period of approval of most recent MMU review/ approval (i) Latest review/approval Review: 31 January Panel recommended continued approval. Foundation Year 2 May Panel recommended continued approval. (ii) Length & Dates of Period of approval given In (i) above: Years: 6 years CAQE Page 7 of 99 Programme pecification

10 From: 1 eptember 2013 To: 31 August 2019 (iii) Major Modifications to Programme pecification since last review/approval EQAL Modifications to level 4 (March 2011) EQAL Modifications to levels 5 and 6 (eptember 2012) Major Modification on 27 January 2015 to add the following new courses / routes: Bc (Hons) Psychology (with tudy Overseas) Bc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy Bc (Hons) Forensic Psychology 21 Next cheduled Review Date: 2018/19 Foundation Year & Combined Honours Curriculum specifically attached to this programme specification will be reviewed at the same time. 22 Programme pecification effective date: eptember 2015 ECTION B - OUTCOME 23 MMU Graduate Outcomes On successful completion of their course of study MMU graduates will be able to: GO1. apply skills of critical analysis to real world situations within a defined range of contexts; GO2. demonstrate a high degree of professionalism characterised by initiative, creativity, motivation and self-management; GO3. express ideas effectively and communicate information appropriately and accurately using a range of media including ICT; GO4. develop working relationships using teamwork and leadership skills, recognising and respecting different perspectives; GO5. manage their professional development reflecting on progress and taking appropriate action; GO6. find, evaluate, synthesise and use information from a variety of sources; GO7. articulate an awareness of the social and community contexts within their disciplinary CAQE Page 8 of 99 Programme pecification

11 field. NB the above align to the Employability outcomes on the unit specifications Foundation Year Outcomes Faculty Foundation Year Psychology (UCA Code C801) Faculty Foundation Year Psychology (with tudy overseas) (UCA Code 468) The content and structure for both Foundation Years are the same: they are separated to allow students who intend to take the Bc (Hons) Psychogy (with tudy Overseas) degree to apply for sufficient funding at the start of their Foundation Year. It is recognised that the University s General Educational Outcomes will be met in full on completion of the total student experience over the period of study towards a degree. On successful completion of the University Foundation Year a student will be able to: FY1. Demonstrate knowledge in the subject matter of their units appropriate to Level 3 and apply what has been learned; FY2. Engage in discussion on topics/issues related to contemporary debate in the subject matter of their units; FY3. Demonstrate safe and effective use of specific media/equipment/material where appropriate; FY4. Extract, summarise and synthesise relevant information; FY5. Produce a coherent and structured piece of written work; FY6. Demonstrate a readiness for lifelong learning and personal development; FY7. Participate effectively in group working and team activities; FY8. Demonstrate communication and presentation skills by clear and effective use of speech, writing and other appropriate methods; FY9. Demonstrate a basic level of critical thought; FY10. Apply a range of study skills methods to enhance their academic development; FY11. Demonstrate numeracy skills in both everyday situations and in their specific subject areas where appropriate; FY12. Demonstrate basic IT skills relating to word processing, spread sheets, simple databases and the Internet; FY13. Demonstrate an awareness of the programme of study in a wider context. 24 Programme Rationale The Undergraduate Psychology Programme provides a broad based academic education in Psychology. It supports the development of knowledge in all core areas of Psychology. At Level 4, the programme introduces students to theoretical material across the breadth of the Psychology curriculum. At Level 5, students extend their understanding and develop a critical approach to core areas of psychological theory. Finally, at Level 6 students focus their studies on specific areas of the Psychology curriculum that match their interests and career aspirations. Units at Level 6 are applied in nature and afford students the opportunity to apply psychological knowledge developed at earlier stages in the Programme to practical problems. At all stages of the programme, students develop research and data analysis skills. At Level 6, students undertake an extended piece of research in an area of Psychology of their choice supported by a dissertation tutor. Both the Bc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy and the Bc (Hons) Forensic CAQE Page 9 of 99 Programme pecification

12 Psychology have clear progression to Masters level. Forensic psychology is a popular area of study as demonstrated by the high recruitment to the postgraduate Mc Forensic Psychology course at MMU. Counselling and psychotherapy are very popular and specialised areas within Psychology; we currently have a strong Masters Counselling route in the Department of Psychology. As undergraduate psychology courses are not practitioner courses, this new undergraduate route is a way of offering students the opportunity to specialise in a practitioner area earlier on in their studies. The Bc (Hons) Psychology (with tudy Overseas) course is an attractive option for Psychology students, since the requirement for studying the core BP syllabus is not disrupted. The year spent studying overseas is an additional year, which enables participating students to select units from partner institutions on the basis of interest and employability, rather than purely to map them onto BP core requirements. This renders the four-year programme advantageous when compared with a conventional second year abroad (as part of a three-year programme). The 4- year route will operate in conjunction with MMU s existing World-Wide Exchange Programme, which has institutional-level agreements with a specified number of long-standing international partners. 25 QAA Benchmark tatement(s) Psychology benchmark statements published 2010 Third edition (revision to paragraph 1.4). BP tandards for Accreditation of undergraduate programmes October Programme pecific Outcomes (a) Final Award Learning Outcomes Include a set of final learning outcomes for each named route(s)/exit award(s) (including Combined Honours, single honours, named awards) and any fall-back final exit awards required for PRB purposes. Bc (Hons) Psychology On successful completion of the Bc (Hons) Psychology course students will be able to: PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 Comprehend the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations. Identify the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance. Articulate knowledge of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods and how they interrelate. Display knowledge of a number of specialised areas and/or applications, some of CAQE Page 10 of 99 Programme pecification

13 which are at the cutting edge in the discipline. PLO5 Apply a range of research paradigms, research methods and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis. PLO6 Reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements about arguments in Psychology. PLO7 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience and evaluate their significance. PLO8 Reason statistically and use a range of statistical methods with confidence. PLO9 Design, conduct and report an empirically based research project under appropriate supervision, and can recognise its theoretical, practical and methodological limitations. PLO10 how awareness of the ethical context of Psychology as a discipline and can demonstrate this in relation to personal study, particularly with regard to the research project. PLO11 Use word processing, databases and statistical software. PLO12 olve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes. PLO13 Be sensitive to and react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams. PLO14 Undertake self-directed study and project management in order to complete an empirical project in Psychology. PLO15 Take charge of their own learning and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future learning. Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) is an entry requirement for all British Psychological ociety (BP) accredited postgraduate training courses and is also required when working towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. The GBC is awarded through a successful application to become a Graduate Member of the ociety. In order to be eligible for the GBC students must achieve a minimum of a 2(ii) or equivalent and pass the empirical psychology dissertation. Bc (Hons) Psychology (with tudy Overseas) On successful completion of the Bc (Hons) Psychology (with tudy Overseas) course students will be able to: OPLO1 OPLO2 OPLO3 OPLO4 OPLO5 Comprehend the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations. Identify the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance. Articulate knowledge of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods and how they interrelate. Display knowledge of a number of specialised areas and/or applications, some of which are at the cutting edge in the discipline. Apply a range of research paradigms, research methods and measurement CAQE Page 11 of 99 Programme pecification

14 techniques, including statistical analysis. OPLO6 Reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements about arguments in Psychology. OPLO7 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience and evaluate their significance. OPLO8 Reason statistically and use a range of statistical methods with confidence. OPLO9 Design, conduct and report an empirically based research project under appropriate supervision, and can recognise its theoretical, practical and methodological limitations. OPLO10 how awareness of the ethical context of Psychology as a discipline and can demonstrate this in relation to personal study, particularly with regard to the research project. OPLO11 Use word processing, databases and statistical software. OPLO12 olve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes. OPLO13 Be sensitive to and react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams. OPLO14 Undertake self-directed study and project management in order to complete an empirical project in Psychology. OPLO15 Take charge of their own learning and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future learning. OPLO16 For an additional year successfully engage with the cross cultural and intercultural aspects of studying Psychology, whilst living and studying in one of MMU s approved partner universities. Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) is an entry requirement for all British Psychological ociety (BP) accredited postgraduate training courses and is also required when working towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. The GBC is awarded through a successful application to become a Graduate Member of the ociety. In order to be eligible for the GBC students must achieve a minimum of a 2(ii) or equivalent and pass the empirical psychology dissertation. Bc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy On successful completion of the Bc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy course students will be able to: CPLO1 CPLO2 CPLO3 CPLO4 CPLO5 Comprehend the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations. Identify the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance. Articulate knowledge of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods and how they interrelate. Display knowledge of a number of specialised areas and/or applications, some of which are at the cutting edge in the discipline. Apply a range of research paradigms, research methods and measurement CAQE Page 12 of 99 Programme pecification

15 techniques, including statistical analysis. CPLO6 Reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements about arguments in Psychology. CPLO7 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience and evaluate their significance. CPLO8 Reason statistically and use a range of statistical methods with confidence. CPLO9 Design, conduct and report an empirically based research project under appropriate supervision, and can recognise its theoretical, practical and methodological limitations. CPLO10 how awareness of the ethical context of Psychology as a discipline and can demonstrate this in relation to personal study, particularly with regard to the research project. CPLO11 Use word processing, databases and statistical software. CPLO12 olve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes. CPLO13 Be sensitive to and react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams. CPLO14 Undertake self-directed study and project management in order to complete an empirical project linked to Counselling and Psychotherapy. CPLO15 Take charge of their own learning and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future learning. CPLO16 Critically discuss the application of psychological theory to the practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) is an entry requirement for all British Psychological ociety (BP) accredited postgraduate training courses and is also required when working towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. The GBC is awarded through a successful application to become a Graduate Member of the ociety. In order to be eligible for the GBC students must achieve a minimum of a 2(ii) or equivalent and pass the empirical psychology dissertation. Bc (Hons) Forensic Psychology On successful completion of the Bc (Hons) Forensic Psychology course students will be able to: FLO1 FLO2 FLO3 FLO4 FLO5 FLO6 Comprehend the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations. Identify the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance. Articulate knowledge of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive Psychology, developmental Psychology, personality, social Psychology, research methods and how they interrelate. Display knowledge of a number of specialised areas and/or applications, some of which are at the cutting edge in the discipline. Apply a range of research paradigms, research methods and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis. Reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements CAQE Page 13 of 99 Programme pecification

16 about arguments in Psychology. FLO7 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience and evaluate their significance. FLO8 Reason statistically and use a range of statistical methods with confidence. FLO9 Design, conduct and report an empirically based research project under appropriate supervision, and can recognise its theoretical, practical and methodological limitations. FLO10 how awareness of the ethical context of Psychology as a discipline and can demonstrate this in relation to personal study, particularly with regard to the research project. FLO11 Use word processing, databases and statistical software. FLO12 olve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes. FLO13 Be sensitive to and react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams. FLO14 Undertake self-directed study and project management in order to complete an empirical project linked to Forensic Psychology. FLO15 Take charge of their own learning and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future learning. FLO16 Critically discuss the application of psychological theory to the practice of Forensic Psychology Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) is an entry requirement for all British Psychological ociety (BP) accredited postgraduate training courses and is also required when working towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. The GBC is awarded through a successful application to become a Graduate Member of the ociety. In order to be eligible for the GBC students must achieve a minimum of a 2(ii) or equivalent and pass the empirical psychology dissertation. (b) Combined Honours Learning Outcomes Named Route - Bc (Hons) Psychology Major - Bc (Hons) Psychology with ubject X Equal - Bc (Hons) Psychology and ubject X Minor - BA/Bc ubject X with Psychology: Criminology, Business, Philosophy & ociology. Named Route Bc (Hons) Psychology On successful completion of Named Route - Bc (Hons) Psychology, students will be able to: CHLO1 Comprehend the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations. CHLO2 Identify the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance. CHLO3 Articulate knowledge of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive CAQE Page 14 of 99 Programme pecification

17 psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods and how they interrelate. CHLO4 Display knowledge of a number of specialised areas and/or applications, some of which are at the cutting edge in the discipline. CHLO5 Apply a range of research paradigms, research methods and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis. CHLO6 Reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements about arguments in Psychology. CHLO7 Adopt multiple perspectives and systematically analyse the relationships between them. CHLO8 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience and evaluate their significance. CHLO9 Pose, operationalise and critique research questions. CHLO10 Reason statistically and use a range of statistical methods with confidence. CHLO11 Design, conduct and report an empirically based research project under appropriate supervision, and can recognise its theoretical, practical and methodological limitations. CHLO12 how awareness of the ethical context of Psychology as a discipline and can demonstrate this in relation to personal study, particularly with regard to the research project. CHLO13 Display substantial competence in research skills through practical activities. CHLO14 Communicate ideas and research findings both effectively and fluently by written, oral and visual means. CHLO15 Comprehend and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data, particularly in the content of presenting and analysing complex data sets. CHLO16 Use word processing, databases and statistical software. CHLO17 olve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes. CHLO18 Be sensitive to and react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams. CHLO19 Undertake self-directed study and project management in order to meet desired objectives. CHLO20 Take charge of their own learning and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future learning. Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) is an entry requirement for all British Psychological ociety (BP) accredited postgraduate training courses and is also required when working towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. The GBC is awarded through a successful application to become a Graduate Member of the ociety. In order to be eligible for the GBC students must achieve a minimum of a 2(ii) or equivalent and pass the empirical psychology dissertation. Major ubject Bc (Hons) Psychology with ubject X On successful completion of Major - Bc (Hons) Psychology with ubject X, students will be able to: CHLO1 Comprehend the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical CAQE Page 15 of 99 Programme pecification

18 origins, development and limitations. CHLO2 Identify the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance. CHLO3 Articulate knowledge of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods and how they interrelate. CHLO4 Display knowledge of a number of specialised areas and/or applications, some of which are at the cutting edge in the discipline. CHLO5 Apply a range of research paradigms, research methods and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis. CHLO6 Reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements about arguments in Psychology. CHLO7 Adopt multiple perspectives and systematically analyse the relationships between them. CHLO8 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience and evaluate their significance. CHLO9 Pose, operationalise and critique research questions. CHLO10 Reason statistically and use a range of statistical methods with confidence. CHLO11 Design, conduct and report an empirically based research project under appropriate supervision, and can recognise its theoretical, practical and methodological limitations. CHLO12 how awareness of the ethical context of Psychology as a discipline and can demonstrate this in relation to personal study, particularly with regard to the research project. CHLO13 Display substantial competence in research skills through practical activities. CHLO14 Communicate ideas and research findings both effectively and fluently by written, oral and visual means. CHLO15 Comprehend and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data, particularly in the content of presenting and analysing complex data sets. CHLO16 Use word processing, databases and statistical software. CHLO17 olve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes. CHLO18 Be sensitive to and react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams. CHLO19 Undertake self-directed study and project management in order to meet desired objectives. CHLO20 Take charge of their own learning and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future learning. Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) is an entry requirement for all British Psychological ociety (BP) accredited postgraduate training courses and is also required when working towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. The GBC is awarded through a successful application to become a Graduate Member of the ociety. In order to be eligible for the GBC students must achieve a minimum of a 2(ii) or equivalent and pass the empirical psychology dissertation. Equal ubject Bc (Hons) Psychology and ubject X CAQE Page 16 of 99 Programme pecification

19 On successful completion of Equal - Bc (Hons) Psychology and ubject X, students will be able to: CHEQLO1(CHLO1) Comprehend the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations. CHEQLO2(CHLO2) Identify the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance. CHEQLO3(CHLO3) Articulate knowledge of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods and how they interrelate. CHEQLO4(CHLO4) Display knowledge of a number of specialised areas and/or applications, some of which are at the cutting edge in the discipline. CHEQLO5(CHLO6) Reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements about arguments in Psychology. CHEQLO6(CHLO7) Adopt multiple perspectives and systematically analyse the relationships between them. CHEQLO7(CHLO8) Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience and evaluate their significance. CHEQLO8(CHLO9) Pose, operationalise and critique research questions. CHEQLO9(CHLO10) Reason statistically and use a range of statistical methods with confidence. CHEQLO10(CHLO13)Display substantial competence in research skills through practical activities CHEQLO11(CHLO14)Communicate ideas and research findings both effectively and fluently by written, oral and visual means. CHEQLO12(CHLO15)Comprehend and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data, particularly in the content of presenting and analysing complex data sets. CHEQLO13(CHLO16)Use word processing, databases and statistical software. CHEQLO14(CHLO17)olve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes. CHEQLO15(CHLO18)Be sensitive to and react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams. CHEQLO16(CHLO19) Undertake self-directed study and project management in order to meet desired objectives. CHEQLO17(CHLO20)Take charge of their own learning and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future learning. This route does not provide Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Minor ubject BA/Bc ubject X with Psychology On successful completion of Minor - BA/Bc ubject X with Psychology, students will be able to: CHMINO1(CHLO1) Comprehend the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations. CHMINO2(CHLO6) Reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements about arguments in Psychology. CHMINO3(CHLO17) olve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes. CAQE Page 17 of 99 Programme pecification

20 CHMINO4(CHLO19) meet CHMINO5(CHLO20) personal learning. Undertake self-directed study and project management in order to desired objectives. Take charge of their own learning and can reflect and evaluate strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future This route does not provide Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). NB: For the Final Learning Outcomes of the approved other subject see the relevant subject Programme pecification [Criminology, Business, Philosophy & ociology] (c) Pass Degree Learning Outcomes tudents who do not qualify for the award of a Bachelor s degree with honours may be eligible for the award of a Pass degree. Criteria for the award of a Pass degree are detailed within the University s Assessments Regulations for Undergraduate Programmes of tudy. This award does not provide Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). 27 Interim Award Learning Outcomes On successful completion of CertHE Psychology students will be able to: ODHELO1 Understand the underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations. ODHELO2 Recognise the inherent diversity of psychological functioning. ODHELO3 Display a good knowledge and critical understanding of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods. ODHELO4 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience. ODHELO5 Reason statistically and demonstrate competence with a limited range of statistical methods. ODHELO6 Communicate ideas and research findings by written, oral and visual means ODHELO7 Interpret and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data. ODHELO8 Approach problem solving in a systematic way. ODHELO9 Be aware of contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams ODHELO10 Undertake self-directed study and project management in a supportive environment. On successful completion of the DipHE Psychology students will be able to: ODHELO1 Understand the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations. ODHELO2 Recognise the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning. ODHELO3 Display good knowledge and critical understanding of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods and how they interrelate. CAQE Page 18 of 99 Programme pecification

21 ODHELO4 Demonstrate knowledge of a range of research methods and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis. ODHELO5 Adopt multiple perspectives. ODHELO6 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience. ODHELO7 Reason statistically and demonstrate competence in a range of statistical methods. ODHELO8 Communicate ideas and research findings by written, oral and visual means ODHELO9 Interpret and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data. ODHELO10 Use word processing, databases and statistical software. ODHELO11 Approach problem solving in a systematic way. ODHELO12 Be aware of contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams. ODHELO13 Undertake self-directed study and project management in a supportive environment. On successful completion of DipHE Psychology (with tudy Overseas) students will be able to: ODHELO1 Understand the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations. ODHELO2 Recognise the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning. ODHELO3 Display good knowledge and critical understanding of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods and how they interrelate. ODHELO4 Demonstrate knowledge of a range of research methods and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis. ODHELO5 Adopt multiple perspectives. ODHELO6 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience. ODHELO7 Reason statistically and demonstrate competence in a range of statistical methods. ODHELO8 Communicate ideas and research findings by written, oral and visual means ODHELO9 Interpret and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data. ODHELO10 Use word processing, databases and statistical software. ODHELO11 Approach problem solving in a systematic way. ODHELO12 Be aware of contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams. ODHELO13 Undertake self-directed study and project management in a supportive environment. ODHELO14 For an additional year successfully engage with the cross cultural and intercultural aspects of studying Psychology, whilst living and studying in one of MMU s approved partner universities. On successful completion of CertHE Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy students will be able to: ODHELO1 Understand the underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations. ODHELO2 Recognise the inherent diversity of psychological functioning. ODHELO3 Display a good knowledge and critical understanding of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods. ODHELO4 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience. CAQE Page 19 of 99 Programme pecification

22 ODHELO5 Reason statistically and demonstrate competence with a limited range of statistical methods. ODHELO6 Communicate ideas and research findings by written, oral and visual means ODHELO7 Interpret and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data. ODHELO8 Approach problem solving in a systematic way. ODHELO9 Be aware of contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams. ODHELO10 Undertake self-directed study and project management in a supportive environment. ODHELO11 Consider the application of psychological theory to the practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy On successful completion of DipHE Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy students will be able to: ODHELO1 Understand the specific underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations. ODHELO2 Recognise the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning. ODHELO3 Display good knowledge and critical understanding of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods and how they interrelate. ODHELO4 Demonstrate knowledge of a range of research methods and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis. ODHELO5 Adopt multiple perspectives. ODHELO6 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience. ODHELO7 Reason statistically and demonstrate competence in a range of statistical methods. ODHELO8 Communicate ideas and research findings by written, oral and visual means ODHELO9 Interpret and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data. ODHELO10 Use word processing, databases and statistical software. ODHELO11 Approach problem solving in a systematic way. ODHELO12 Be aware of contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams. ODHELO13 Undertake self-directed study and project management in a supportive environment. ODHELO14 Analyse the application of psychological theory to the practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy On successful completion of CertHE Forensic Psychology students will be able to: ODHELO1 Understand the underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline its historical origins, development and limitations. ODHELO2 Recognise the inherent diversity of psychological functioning. ODHELO3 Display a good knowledge and critical understanding of a range of influences on psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas of biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, research methods. ODHELO4 Detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience. ODHELO5 Reason statistically and demonstrate competence with a limited range of statistical methods. ODHELO6 Communicate ideas and research findings by written, oral and visual means ODHELO7 Interpret and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data. CAQE Page 20 of 99 Programme pecification