Intended Learning Outcomes
Psychology
Knowledge and Understanding of:
- Concepts and research
methods in Cognitive Psychology.
- The theory, methods
and key empirical findings of Physiological Psychology.
- An advanced
understanding of some of the key topics in Clinical and Cognitive
Neuropsychology.
- Theory and research
in a number of core areas of Social Psychology.
- Current theoretical
issues and research findings in Developmental Psychology.
- An awareness of key
Conceptual issues in psychology and the history of psychology.
- Basic techniques of
psychological research methodology and the statistical analysis of data
collected in psychological research.
Intellectual Skills able to:
- Obtain, synthesise
and critically evaluate information.
- Interpret and
evaluate psychological reports.
- Analyse and interpret
psychological data using a range of techniques.
- Plan, conduct, analyse
and report a substantial investigation.
- Apply psychological
principles and methodologies to seek the solution of problems.
Practical skills able to:
- Use appropriate
statistical packages to analyse data collected in psychological
investigations.
- Report investigations
in conventional professional formats.
- Use appropriate
computer packages and other equipment for the control of psychological
investigations.
- Retrieve information
from bibliographic sources.
Transferable skills able to:
Use information technology
to present reports.
Use information technology
to find relevant information.
Demonstrate effective
written and oral communication skills
design and prepare projects
Work independently or as
part of a team developing skills of group participation.
assess the relevance and
importance of the ideas of others.
Manage time effectively and
work to deadlines.
Statistics
Subject-specific Knowledge,
Understanding and Skills
On completing
the programme students should have acquired:
A1. An understanding of and competence
in the key ideas and techniques, and knowledge of the statement and proof of
key results, both within the core areas of real and complex analysis, linear and
abstract algebra, and probability and statistics, and in the more advanced
topics chosen in the third level of study;
A2. An appreciation of the
hierarchical structure of mathematical knowledge;
A3. An understanding of mathematical
notation, and an ability to use it correctly and coherently;
A4. An appreciation of the importance
of proof, generalization and abstraction in the logical development of formal
theories;
A5. An ability both to follow and
correctly to construct mathematical proofs of appropriate degrees of
complexity;
A6. An understanding of the
mathematical and contextual basis of statistics as a science, and an
appreciation of the statistical paradigm, linking design and conduct of
experiments and observations with data analysis, modelling and inference;
A7. Experience of implementing the
statistical paradigm in a range of general applications;
A8. An ability to read and comprehend
mathematical literature at an appropriate level;
A9. An ability to use computers and
specialist software to investigate and solve practical mathematical problems.
General Knowledge,
Understanding and Skills
On completing
the programme students should have acquired:
B1. An ability to learn from various
styles of presentation of material;
B2. An ability to apply previously-acquired
knowledge to new situations, both to gain understanding and to solve problems;
B3. An ability to use information
skills to gain access to library and IT resources effectively in researching
topics;
B4. An ability to produce documents
which accurately and effectively communicate scientific material to the reader;
B5. An ability to make presentations
based on prepared material;
B6. An ability to work effectively
both independently and as part of a small group;
B7. An ability to work to deadlines,
and experience in time management when working to a range of deadlines.
