Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Developing Skills for Psychologists/Neuroscientists 2: Engaging Professionally
School	School of Psychology
Department	School of Psychology
Module Code	08 33864
Module Lead	TBC
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LC Developing Skills for Psychologists/Neuroscientists 1: Making it Work at University - (08 33859)
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Seminar-2 hours Tutorial-3 hours Practical Classes and workshops-6 hours Guided independent study-79 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	The module will use psychological case-studies, scenarios and problem-based learning to encourage engagement with study, self-care and employability skills in a manner tailored to Psychology and Neuroscience students’ needs. The use of case studies and scenarios is intended to demonstrate the professional relevance of the skills addressed. The module learning outcomes align directly with the QAA’s generic skills for Psychology students. Interactive Lectures (consisting of introduction to materials and small group-based activities): Translating science for others (Public engagement); Making the most of digital media (Digital skills); Putting your skills forward to others (Entrepreneurship); Fitting things in when the pressure builds (Time Management); Judging your own practice (Reflection skills). Seminars: Self-care for scientists (Wellbeing session). Workshops: Introduction to Coding for Psychologists/Neuroscientists (3 weeks of coding).3 tutorial sessions to encompass a draft, peer-feedback, redraft and submit cycle for a report
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Communicate ideas and research findings by written, oral and visual means; Interpret and use numerical, textual and other forms of data; Solve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes; Be sensitive to, and take account of, contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams; Undertake self-directed study and project management, in order to meet desired objectives; Take charge of their own learning, and reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purposes of future learning.
Assessment	33864-01 : Class Test : Class Test (50%) 33864-02 : Coding Assessment : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 2x Online tests (2x per semester) consisting of MCQs, MAQs, and tasks that can receive rapid automated feedback (30% each; 60% overall); 1x Tutorial report 1000 words (40%). Reassessment: Online tests can be reattempted with alternative questions (question banks); Tutorial report can be reworked and re-submitted if failed.
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