This module aims to develop students’ understanding of social justice issues in education and their critical engagement with the values, processes, and practices underpinning educational institutions. Students will critically consider sociological and philosophical approaches to social justice that will enable them to challenge racism, injustice, and prejudice in education. Through a decolonised curriculum the module develops a robust theoretical base for exploring contemporary social justice issues in education. The module is underpinned by critical and anti-discriminatory pedagogy and built on dialogic principles which are designed to support students to grow intellectually, emotionally, and ethically. It develops students’ independence, autonomy, and collaborative ways of studying. Collectively, students and tutors will explore how the education system might better serve the needs of social justice.

This BPS core module aims to give students an overview of biological and cognitive psychology. Research informed teaching will focus on topics covering the brain, body and mind. The anatomy and physiology of the nervous system is considered and how this relates to cognition. The module is focused on aspects of behaviour that have a clear biological component with an emphasis on individual differences in biology. Through a series of specialised psychophysiology lab sessions students will investigate central and peripheral nervous system activity and their relation to behaviour. Lab sessions in this module will provide a practical and hands-on learning experience. Students will also be given an introduction to personality psychology and how this relates to biopsychology and cognitive science.

This BPS core module aims to develop the depth and breadth of students’ understanding of primary and contemporary theory and research in social psychology and developmental psychology. Throughout the module, the subject matter is introduced through topic-focused group presentations, research workshops and laboratory investigations. A focus on developmental psychology will see students study the biological, social, emotional, and cognitive changes that occur from birth, through infancy, childhood, adolescence, and into adulthood. In social psychology, interpersonal and intergroup processes will be studied with the objective of developing students’ understanding of human sociality in everyday life. Students are required to adopt a reflective and critical perspective on the subject matter covered.

The module enables students to understand and evaluate psychological research and to understand how research design relates to research questions. It provides students with skills in a variety of statistical analyses and enables them to conduct ethical psychological research utilising quantitative methods. It will also further develop students’ competency with statistical software including data handling skills so that they are equipped to produce data-based reports in research and workplace contexts.

This module introduces the diversity and breadth of approaches to qualitative research in the discipline of psychology. The module will empower students to understand and evaluate psychological research and to understand how research design relates to research questions. It provides students with skills in a variety of qualitative methods and enables them to conduct ethical psychological research utilising qualitative methods. It provides the foundation for interpretation and critical discussion of published psychological research. These topics will also be considered in the context of future employability and career trajectories for students. Throughout the module students will be encouraged to consider both commonalities and diversities in human thoughts, feelings and behaviours, facilitating an inclusive approach to learning.

This module is designed to provide students with an advanced level of understanding of how psychological theories and research inform and impact learning and teaching in educational settings with children and young people, and the interplay with surrounding contexts such as the family and wider society. The aim is to direct students to develop an appreciation of research, knowledge and applications in the domain. Students will study cognitive, social, developmental, and biological theoretical perspectives, providing an integrated understanding of how psychological theory and research intersects with education in a wide range of settings, and its real-world applications. Psychology in Education provides a rich learning opportunity for students wanting to pursue educational psychology training at postgraduate level, and for those planning a career in teaching including Special Educational Needs (SEN) roles.

This module aims to engage students in a substantial research project on a topic of their choice within the field of psychology, supported by group activities that facilitate the development of research skills, collaboration, and practical application of psychological theories and methods. Through this blend of individual and group work, students will enhance their understanding of psychological research methods, data analysis, and the ethical considerations inherent in psychological research.

The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the historical evolution of policy and practice relating to special educational needs, disability and inclusion. Students will build an understanding of the legislative framework within which inclusive provision for special educational needs and disability is made. Students will be enabled to examine various theoretical perspectives and discourses within which the debate about SEND and inclusion have taken place. The module also explores in depth the implications for children, young people, parents and other relevant stakeholders on access and provision.

This module aims to encourage students to evaluate social and emotional support for promoting learning and well-being in early years and educational contexts. The module explores the child’s social and emotional developmental needs, and the strategies used by early years settings and schools in attempting to meet these needs. It considers the many social and emotional influences on the child’s well-being and mental health, and how these affect their learning and educational experience. Students are asked to reflect on, and evaluate their own emotions and interpersonal skills, with a view to using this to help them to explore the social and emotional aspects of children and young people’s learning and well-being. A range of theories, strategies, approaches and skills used by those working with children in early years settings and education, such as teachers, counsellors, and therapists are studied.

This module offers advanced level study of topics in coaching psychology. It offers students a blend of academic study, practical experience, and personal development. The module is designed to measure a variety of learning outcomes and to facilitate students’ development of critical thinking, independent learning, reflective learning and specialised listening and communication skills. It introduces basic skills of Coaching based empirical psychological research. The module may encourage students to explore further training in Coaching and Coaching Psychology as part of their professional and career development.

This module introduces the diversity and breadth of approaches in the discipline of occupational/workplace psychology. The module will introduce theories with a focus on the role of stress in the workplace. The students will also gain an understanding of work-life balance and the real-world applications of promoting good work-life balance. The topics will be covered in a variety of ways that will allow the students to engage with some of the critical debates around the area. This will range from the complexities surrounding the conceptualisation of work-life balance, to the impact it can have on the health of employees, whilst also incorporating the role of the employer. Occupational psychology is currently yielding a lot of innovative diverse research. The topics in these sessions will highlight the diversity of individuals in the workplace and how this can impact their experiences of work-life balance, stress and motivation (amongst others). Since this module focuses on employment-based topics, the content will be relevant to students beyond their degree and can be carried into their chosen areas of employment particularly those who are planning to go into Human Resources, Occupational Psychology or wish to pursue a postgraduate course in this area.

This module provides an opportunity to plan career and/or study goals for life after graduation and reflect on, and improve, employment skills. Students will acquire a deeper understanding of the relationship between psychological concepts and work-based practice. In addition, the module aims to prepare students to apply for postgraduate study and/or graduate employment after graduation.

Understanding our primate cousins is essential to a realistic understanding of the biological basis of human biology and psychology. This module will provide a comprehensive survey of the living primates with a focus of research in the wild (ethology) and in the psychology lab (comparative psychology). In recent years, experimental and observational research in primate behaviour and cognition has exploded, and this primatology module will provide students with up-to-date knowledge of the major areas of study. The primatology module will provide a rich learning opportunity for students who want to understand the foundations of human nature that we share with our primate cousins. Throughout the module, students will be encouraged to consider both commonalities and diversities between humans and other primates.

This module will aim to introduce students to the ways in which psychological theories and methods contribute to our understanding of elite sport performance. To understand the psychological, behavioural and social determinants of elite sport performance. To gain insight into how the applications of sport psychology, from a practitioners’ perspective, may lead to working with skilled performers, and the development of time-management, communication and problem-solving skills. The importance of collaboration, teamwork, adaptation and flexibility will be emphasised.

This module introduces the diversity and breadth of approaches to visual research in the discipline of psychology. The module will introduce students to a range of contemporary visual research methods and develop students’ capacity in the application of different methods of collecting, analysing, and disseminating visual data in psychological research, with a focus on developing visual responses to the sustainable development goals. Visual psychology will also be considered in the context of future employability and career trajectories for students. Throughout the module students will be encouraged to consider both commonalities and diversities in human thoughts, feelings and behaviours facilitating an inclusive approach to learning.

AED 188,946 (3 Years)

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AED 62,982

* ALL TUITION FEES INCLUSIVE OF VAT

AED 62,982

* ALL TUITION FEES INCLUSIVE OF VAT

AED 62,982

* ALL TUITION FEES INCLUSIVE OF VAT