Psychology: Traditions and Skills

This module aims to develop your academic understanding of the discipline of psychology from a historical perspective in order to instil an appreciation of the development of psychological traditions that underpin modern psychology training and practice. It will provide you with a structured opportunity to develop the range of skills you need to successfully engage in your programme of study.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the development of psychology as a discipline
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a group to communicate psychological knowledge
• Demonstrate competences in a range of study skills and learning strategies appropriate to the discipline of psychology.

Topics covered may include:

• Origins of psychology and the historical development of the discipline
• Different perspectives within psychology and their links to theoretical positions and methodological approaches
• Distinctions between academic and professional areas of psychology
• General and discipline specific study skills
• Locating, reading and reviewing psychological literature
• Planning and managing academic work
• Individual and group approaches to learning
• Discipline specific academic writing styles
• Alternative dissemination strategies, including oral presentations.