Foundations of Psychology I (SOCS0023)

Key information

Faculty: IOE
Teaching department: Social Research Institute
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is only available to students on BSc Social Sciences and BSc Social Sciences with Data Science.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module will introduce students to key concepts and ideas in the discipline of psychology. We start by investigating a brief history of psychology; learning about significant theorists and exploring psychological methods. We then investigate fundamental topics in psychology through four of the core perspectives in the field, namely: developmental, biological, social and cognitive psychology. The module encourages students to begin to think about links between psychology and other related disciplines in the Social Sciences. Topics which will be covered include: relationships, mental health, persuasion, identity and parenting. Throughout, we draw on past experiments and theories from an array of global scholars, as well as real life examples, to demonstrate how relevant psychology is in our day-to-day lives.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 70% Coursework

30% In-class activity
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 68
Module leader: Dr Humera Iqbal
Who to contact for more information: bsc-socsciences@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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