PY2PCP (Professional and Clinical Practice) - Autumn
Module aims and purpose
This module will introduce students to a range of professional skills that are required of professional psychologists1, and desirable within the workplace. Students will undertake skills workshops and complete a placement in an area related to a career from Psychology; providing experience, professional and transferable skills and boosting employability.
Some aims of the module include:
- Introduction to a range of professional skills that are required of professional psychologists, and desirable within the workplace;
- Participation in skills workshops to foster an understanding of personal and professional development;
- Completion of a placement in an area related to a career from Psychology.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Critically reflect upon experiences, knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes gained and developed through engagement with the module;
- Demonstrate engagement with practical application of psychological knowledge and / or understanding; and
- Apply and reflect upon skills associated with professional psychology, such as conducting interviews and focus groups, psychometric testing, and clinical skills.
Summative assessment
| Type of assessment | Detail of assessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of assessment | Additional information | Breadth | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral assessment | Oral assessment and presentation | 40 | 10-15 minutes | Students will present on their placement experience, reflecting critically upon how their time was spent and the knowledge, skills and abilities gained and applied | ||
| Portfolio or Journal | Learning log | 30 | 70 hours | A log of activities completed during 70+ hours work placement, signed by the placement provider | ||
| Written coursework assignment | Reflective report | 30 | 1,500 words | A reflective journal, summarising and reflecting on the skills gained within the module, their applicability to the workplace and a Personal Development log, evidencing achievement of 5+ hours of personal and/or professional development (PDP). | ||
| Note: This is a two-part module. See PY2PCP (Professional and Clinical Practice) - Spring for Semester 2. |
