Year One Modules

You will take SEVEN MODULES in your first year of study – three in Semester One,  three in Semester Two and one double module across both semesters. Each module is worth 15 credits (or CATS points*). The modules are defined as either “CORE”, “COMPULSORY” or as a “OPTION”. You MUST TAKE all of the “core” and “compulsory” modules. Your “option” module allows you to take a module from any department across the University (including Education and Psychology), from an available list. NOTE: This does not apply to your first year because you don’t have space to take options in this year.

It is important to note that the marks you achieve in Year One DO NOT contribute towards your final degree mark. However, you MUST pass (that being, get at least 40%) in each individual CORE MODULE to progress to Year Two. In contrast, you need only get a qualifying mark (that being, at least 25%) in any individual COMPULSORY or OPTION MODULE to progress to Year Two. Detailed information about progression criteria can be found here.

 Please click on the ‘Module Names’ listed below for an outline of the module(s) and assessment procedures. Specific details will be provided by individual Module Coordinators when you begin your module.

Full Academic Year

Across both semesters you will take the double module EDUC1060 Researching Learning which is CORE.

Semester One

In Semester One, you must take TWO CORE modules and ONE COMPULSORY MODULE. Your modules are listed below:

Module Code            Module Type          Module Name

PSYC1010                     Core                         Research Methods & Data Analysis 1

PSYC1016                     Core                         Introduction to Psychology

EDUC1033                   Compulsory            Contemporary education issues, problems and policies

 

 

Semester Two

In Semester Two, you must take TWO CORE modules and ONE COMPULSORY module. Your  modules are listed below:

Module Code            Module Type          Module Name

EDUC1042                  Compulsory             Special Educational Needs

PSYC1017                   Core                           Behavioural Neuroscience

PSYC1018              Core                       Individual Differences

 

 

* Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) suggests that a 15 credit course equates to 150 study hours (including both contact time and self-study).