Teaching and assessment for Psychology with Spanish MA (Hons)

Psychology is the study of the mind, brain, and behaviour. The module cover core topics in social Psychology and cognitive Psychology with more depth.

You will also learn of the statistical methods used to test psychological questions.

You will develop linguistic knowledge, cultural awareness, and transferable communication skills which will be of use to you in your personal and professional life. You will work within the level of A2-B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in all skills areas.

Develop basic linguistic knowledge, cultural awareness, and transferable communication skills which will be of use to you in your personal and professional life. You will work within the level of A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in all skills areas and selected skill areas of A2

You will develop linguistic knowledge, cultural awareness, and transferable communication skills which will be of use to you in your personal and professional lives. You will work within the level of B1 to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in all skill areas.

This module will explore how psychology can help you survive and thrive in the modern world; it addresses some of the challenges encountered in everyday life and explores some of the psychological tools available to help overcome these challenges.

This module explores the different aspects that influence the development of humans from birth to old age.

It discusses cognitive, social, linguistic, and moral development throughout the lifespan, including reflections on mental health and psychological wellbeing. You will discover how the human mind develops and diverges to create unique individuals.

Develop extensive linguistic knowledge, cultural awareness, and transferable cognitive and communication skills which will be of use in your personal and professional lives. You will work within levels B1 (all skill areas) and most skill and topic areas of B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Develop linguistic knowledge, cultural awareness and transferable cognitive and communication skills which will be of use to you in your personal and professional lives. You will work within level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in all skill areas and selected skill areas of B2.

Develop extensive linguistic knowledge, cultural awareness, and transferable cognitive and communication skills which will be of use to you in your personal and professional lives. You will work within the level of B2 (all skills areas) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Cognitive psychology is the study of mental processes such as perception, problem-solving, language, and memory, with a focus on how we process and interpret information.

This module provides in-depth information on core areas of cognitive psychology, e.g. auditory and visual sensory processing, attention, memory, problem solving, and learning strategies.

This module covers a core approach in Psychology: the study of biology and behaviour.

In this module we will see how biology influences your actions, choices, and reactions. We will address the role of biological processes in our formation of memory, our experience of hunger, our sleep, and drug addiction.

Social Psychology studies the ways in which our thoughts, feelings, and actions are shaped by those around us. This module explores the key theories and principles that shape human behaviour.

This module delivers core knowledge about how to design and interpret studies of behaviour and attitudes in Psychology.

Explores the core theories and principles of individual differences and psychopathology, examining psychological traits, intelligence, and personality.

It covers psychopathology's history, theories, assessment methods, and diagnoses, including mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, eating disorders, and personality disorders.

This module introduces current theories and findings in Psychology of Language (Psycholinguistics).

This module explores the fascinating topic of language use and the uniquely human characteristic to master this communicative ability.

Developmental psychology studies how and why human beings change over their lifespan, focusing on cognitive, emotional, and social growth. This module critically discusses historical and contemporary issues in developmental psychology. It aims to give you an understanding of the foundations of social and cognitive development that underpin human psychology.

This module covers a variety of statistical techniques based on correlation and regression, to be used in the analysis of research data.

You will learn to use advanced correlation techniques, simple and multiple regression, regression with categorical predictors, mediation analysis, and moderation analysis.

Apply all your knowledge as a Psychological researcher, choose a research topic, and work with an experienced supervisor to set up a study.

This module allows you to collect data, analyse it, and present your results in an original piece of writing - your dissertation.

This module offers an introduction to psychological and neurological disturbances and disorders occurring in infancy and childhood, diagnosis of mental disorders from infancy to childhood, and psychological assessment of young children.

This module explores the psychological processes involved in understanding and producing a second language.

It will discuss research articles investigating a variety of critical questions about second language processing.

This module focuses on the ways in which our social relationships, group memberships (e.g. family, friends), and socio-economic circumstances influence our physical and mental health. You will learn about the detrimental effects of negative relationships (e.g. child maltreatment, bullying) and the beneficial effects of supportive relationships (e.g. friendships) on health

This module introduces current theories and findings in Comparative (Animal) Cognition and Communication.

We will particularly focus on two popular pet species - domestic cats (Felis catus) and domestic dogs (Canis familiaris).

Metacognition represents the ability to reflect on and evaluate our knowledge, experiences, and behaviours. Metacognitive insight modulates learning, adaptive decision-making, error monitoring, and exploration behaviour.

This module explores current knowledge on neurotypical metacognitive processes, and metacognitive deficits associated with a range of neuropsychiatric symptoms and disorders.

Self-regulation refers to a range of psychological processes that allow us to change our thoughts, behaviours, and emotions in favour of our longer-term goals.

In this module, you will explore theoretical and applied aspects of self-regulation as they relate to everyday health, success, and wellbeing.

In this module, we will apply recent theoretical and research advances in social and political psychology to the biggest issues affecting our society today.

You will gain the necessary conceptual tools and skills needed to assess and address large-scale societal issues in systematic, evidence-driven, and ethical ways.

This module explores adverse experiences in childhood and the subsequent developmental and mental health outcomes in children, young people, and adults.

It will also cover suitable interventions to improve outcomes for individuals with ACEs.