PL4S139 - Introduction to Workplace Psychology 01 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2023 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL4S139 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to Workplace Psychology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology and Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Psychology | ||
| Module Leader: | Susan Williamson | ||
| Module Team: | Nicola Kazamia | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2022 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2023 |
Module Aims
To encourage critical analysis of psychology as it is applied to the workplace
To provide students with opportunities to apply psychological theory and research to contemporary workplace issues.
To critically appraise the role of psychology in developing positive and effective workplace contexts.
Content Summary
The impact of Psychology on the development of Occupational and Business Psychology.
Core areas and key perspectives from Psychology as applicable to working environments. This will include discussion of the main areas of psychology; specifically cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology as well as the psychology of individual differences.
Application of key models, theories and research in psychology to individual workplace behaviour and working with others. These could include job analysis & design, recruitment, job satisfaction and employee health & well-being.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 127 |
| Directed Study | 68 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate a range of theoretical frameworks and/or models of psychology applied to working environments. |
| LO2 | Critically assess the effects of contextual factors on individuals in the workplace and how psychologists might respond to these. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 2 | An essay critically appraising the efficacy of workplace interventions based on psychological approaches | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | An essay critically evaluating the impact of psychology on workplace behaviour | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay (CW) 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |