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Department of Education Programme Catalogue 2022/23


UHED-AFB12: BA(Hons) Education with Psychology


Leading to the award of:BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION WITH PSYCHOLOGY


Mode of Attendance: Full-time


Normal course duration: 3 Years

[Page last updated: 28 July 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable assessment regulations:
NFAAR-UG
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 3 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28
Approved exemptions:
None
Coexistent Masters course?:
No
DAPS and exit awards:
UHED-AFL12: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
UHED-AFC12: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: No; Year 2: No; Year 3: No
Weighting towards final award by stage:
Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 32%
Part 3 Stage 3: 68%

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


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Year 1

Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED10162 Introduction to research methods I 6 Credits
ED10346 Education and schooling: an introduction 6 Credits
ED10350 Education and social justice - philosophical and sociological perspectives 6 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS10120 Representations of childhood and youth 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED10002 Learning: Theory & context 6 Credits
ED10347 Deviance: psychological and sociological perspectives 6 Credits
ED10348 The family as educator: cross cultural issues 6 Credits
ED10494 Children's rights: a global approach 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED20152 Introduction to research methods II 6 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED20437 Intervention, organisation and practice 6 Credits
ED20495 Psychology and educational policy: a critical perspective 6 Credits
PS20109 Social psychology: traditional and critical approaches 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED20003 Education in society 6 Credits
SP20004 Family matters: the sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED20126 Educational psychology 6 Credits
PS20107 Developmental psychology 6 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED20436 Education inequalities in low income contexts 6 Credits
ED20442 Contemporary issues in childhood and youth 1: theoretical perspectives 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED20194 Talk and learning 6 Credits
ED20351 Designing and analysing curricula 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 3

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED30444 Dissertation part 1 6 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED30443 Contemporary issues in childhood and youth 2: policy and practice 6 Credits
PS30115 Contemporary educational psychology 6 Credits
PS30126 Developmental psychopathology 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED30496 Education inequality in high income countries 6 Credits
PS30103 Attitudes and social cognition 6 Credits
SP30210 Conflict, security and international development 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED30445 Dissertation part 2 18 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED30483 Children and technology: a global perspective 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED30516 Introduction to English language teaching 6 Credits
PS30185 Psychology of creativity and innovation 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.