Acting Head of Department of Psychology

Psychology with Foundation Year - UH-000948

Course accredited by British Psychological Society.

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities. We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University. We encourage local, national and international applications. 
Further information for International Students can be found on:     
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international">http://www.hud.ac.uk/international</a>
If you were educated outside the UK, you are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in any single component. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessionalenglishprogramme/">Pre-Sessional English Programmes.</a>
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated at the following link: 
<a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-c/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-c/</a>
Further information related to the School APL process can be found on the School pages in the VLE
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/hhs/apl/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/hhs/apl/</a>
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in the ‘Regulations for Awards which can be found on the Registry website as follows:
<a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/contents/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/contents/</a>
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.  General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
Further information is available at their website at:
<a href="http://students.hud.ac.uk/wellbeing-disability-services/disabilityservices">http://students.hud.ac.uk/wellbeing-disability-services/disabilityservices</a>  
Further advice on the specific skills and abilities needed to successfully undertake this course can be found by visiting our website at
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/courses/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/courses/</a>
and by contacting the admissions tutor. 
However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for the course is detailed below.
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year:
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<li>DDE at A Level.</li>
<li>64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.</li>
<li>MPP in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.</li>
<li>Pass (D or E grade on core) at T Level.</li>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Merit, 30 at Pass.</li>
<li>64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.</li>
<li>NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma at grade D.</li>
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In addition, you must have Level 2 Maths or Numeracy or GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme.
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall and no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements(<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hud.ac.uk%2Finternational%2Fcourses-and-entry-requirements%2Finternational-entry-requirements%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CI.I.Richardson%40hud.ac.uk%7Cfa996fc1d3a345e1faac08dd1f7216e4%7Cb52e9fda06914585bdfc5ccae1ce1890%7C0%7C0%7C638701297061019672%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OiMhqmaVrUs7qC23yzVLGDcH2OG9wJ3V9S9zy73xgVA%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/</a>) pages. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes(<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hud.ac.uk%2Finternational%2Fpre-sessional-english%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CI.I.Richardson%40hud.ac.uk%7Cfa996fc1d3a345e1faac08dd1f7216e4%7Cb52e9fda06914585bdfc5ccae1ce1890%7C0%7C0%7C638701297061042536%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=TzbzeFdEheQQPLUSKZ7dhw4eD8imjmOFaQJ3GRGb6Vs%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessional-english/</a>).
For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements(<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hud.ac.uk%2Fundergraduate%2Fhow-to-apply%2Fentry-requirements%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CI.I.Richardson%40hud.ac.uk%7Cfa996fc1d3a345e1faac08dd1f7216e4%7Cb52e9fda06914585bdfc5ccae1ce1890%7C0%7C0%7C638701297061061861%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Mv36cHqUXlRbzMwpMmEO05MuCWs4OKV0JR1WHeHiuP8%3D&amp;reserved=0">http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/</a>).
We welcome applicants with alternative entry qualifications, provided that they can demonstrate their suitability for the course.        
Criminal record check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is not required for entry to these courses.

Note that the British Psychological Society (BPS) requires that the student should carry out an extensive piece of independent empirical research, including defining a research problem; formulating testable hypotheses/research questions; choosing appropriate methodologies; planning and carrying out a study efficiently; demonstrating awareness of ethical issues and current codes of ethics and conduct; obtaining the appropriate ethical approval for their research; demonstrating the ability to reason about the data and present the findings effectively; discussing findings in terms of previous research; evaluating methodologies and analyses employed and implications for ethics; and, where appropriate, collaborating effectively with colleagues, participants and outside agencies. This project should be supervised by a Psychologist with GBR (now GBC) status.

UH-000948 - Psychology with Foundation Year

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Level

Pre Foundation Compulsory

Pre Foundation Optional

Pre Foundation Core

Pre Foundation Level

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Honours Core

Honours Optional

Honours Compulsory

Honours Level

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Optional

Foundation Core

Foundation Level

Structure

Certificate of Higher Education

Bachelor of Science

Diploma of Higher Education

Identify and locate appropriate sources, and extract relevant information.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of research methods in psychology, research design, the nature and appropriate statistical analysis of data, psychometrics and measurement techniques, quantitative and qualitative methods.

Retrieve and organise information effectively.

Work independently and in collaboration with others.

Make critical judgements and evaluations.

Carry out an extensive piece of independent empirical research, including defining a research problem; formulating testable hypotheses/research questions; choosing appropriate methodologies; planning and carrying out a study efficiently; demonstrating awareness of ethical issues and current codes of ethics and conduct; obtaining the appropriate ethical approval for their research; demonstrating the ability to reason about the data and present the findings effectively; discussing findings in terms of previous research; evaluating methodologies and analyses employed and implications for ethics; and, where appropriate, collaborating effectively with colleagues, participants and outside agencies.

Manipulate and interpret qualitative data.

Is computer literate and is confident in using word processing, databases and statistical software.

Demonstrate an critical understanding of the major theoretical concepts, perspectives and explanatory frameworks employed within psychology.

Apply multiple perspectives to psychological issues, recognising that psychology involves a range of research methods, theories, evidence and applications.

Comprehend and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data, particularly in the context of presenting and analysing complex data sets.

Is able to take charge of their own learning and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future learning.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of theory and method in cognitive psychology, social psychology, biological psychology, developmental psychology and individual differences.

Communicate clearly and effectively using different media.

Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of a range of specialised and applied areas of psychology.

Demonstrate understanding of the contribution that psychology can make to an understanding of specialist applications of psychology.

Use effectively personal-planning and project-management skills.

Apply psychological knowledge to key areas of study in the discipline.

Be sensitive to contextual and interpersonal factors.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of theory and research from psychology relevant to a variety of phenomena in contemporary society.

Manipulate and interpret quantitative data.

Communicate ideas and research findings both effectively and fluently by written, oral and visual means.

Demonstrate an understanding of the contestability of all forms of psychological understanding.

The School is committed to comprehensive student engagement and works actively with the University of Huddersfield Student Union to support this through the student representative system see further information at: <a href="https://www.huddersfield.su/repwebsite">https://www.huddersfield.su/repwebsite</a>
Within the School students are represented at committee level from Student Panels to the School Board. The School also has a Student Council.  Individual feedback on the quality and standards of teaching and learning is received through module and course evaluations.
An effective external examination system is managed by Registry and all reports are viewed at University, School and course levels.  External examiner and student feedback, as well as all statistical data about the course, is reported through the course committee structure and scrutinised through the University wide annual evaluation process.
The courses have benefited from the development of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Developments, initiated from student evaluation and academic staff innovation. These relate to the use of electronic books and e-journals, Blogs and Discussion Rooms. In addition Personal Development Planning (PDP) development through the Personal Tutor system in all years has led to developments in incorporating these plans and learning strategies into modules.

UH-000948

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This programme specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.  More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook.  The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University.
The course is configured in accord with QAA subject benchmarking for Psychology and the British Psychological Society Education Board Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures for First qualification in Psychology.
The outcome of the most recent institutional audit can be found at:
<a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/qualityassurance/audits/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/qualityassurance/audits/</a>
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At course level support is provided by:
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<li>Personal Academic Tutor</li>
</ul>
The University has implemented a personal tutor system for full time undergraduate students.  This system aims to both improve the student experience of learning and teaching, and increase student retention and achievement rates. Specifically personal tutors: 
<ul>
<li>Provide a personal contact for the student within the University and the School.</li>
<li>Act as a liaison between the student and course leaders to seek any improvements required</li>
<li>Offer guidance, assistance and support in managing the students’ academic experience</li>
<li>Recognise when the problems presented are beyond the personal tutors’ competence and seek guidance and support for the student through the University and/or School referral processes.</li>
<li>Work with students to review and reflect upon their own progress and if necessary on ways to improve it.</li>
<li>Take part in supportive training events.</li>
<li>Support students in Personal Development Planning through all years of study.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Module Leader</li>
</ul>
The module leader is responsible for teaching, learning and assessment of the modules within this course. 
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<li>Course Leader</li>
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The course leader is responsible for the entire quality assurance arrangements for the course.