PL2D121 - Professional Practice and Employability 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL2D121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Professional Practice and Employability | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Shakiela Davies | ||
| Module Team: | Amy Lewis, N Michael, Charlotte Reynolds, Dawn Latham, Leigh Webber, Melanie Veness | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
This module aims to extend students’ knowledge of the application of psychology in the workplace.
Content Summary
This module will extend students’ application of psychology within a variety of work settings; students will extend their knowledge of ethical and professional issues in psychology along with the consideration and application of psychological techniques and theories in a number of work related scenarios which may include hospital, community health and school settings. Topics will change from year to year but may include antisocial behaviour, deception and health behaviour.
Students will also undertake up to 70 hours of a placement or a placement related opportunity and students will write up a reflection on this. Students can reflect on a previous work/volunteer placement; current work/volunteer placement; engagement with on-line placement related opportunities; students can also reflect on a caring role. Whilst students understand that they are not practicing psychologists this module provides students with the opportunity to gain experience in applying psychological knowledge in a work situation.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 14 |
| Tutorial | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 28 |
| Work based learning | 70 |
| Independent Study | 166 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply psychological theory and research to a range of work related scenarios. |
| LO2 | Evaluate the use of psychological techniques in work related scenarios. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | A portfolio of evidence which will include reports of in-class activities and exercises reflection on the students’ work or voluntary placement. | 0 | 5000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |