The University for World-Class Professionals. Psychology

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1 The University for World-Class Professionals

2 Welcome to the Department of I am delighted that you are considering studying with us at our brand new, world-class 139 million university campus for health and education professionals in our central Manchester location. Our degree programmes are accredited by the British Psychological Society and have been designed to provide you with a full and comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of psychology from working with children and young people, right through the life cycle to working with older people. You will learn about psychosocial issues, health psychology, therapeutic interventions, abnormal psychology and cognitive neuroscience. Studying psychology will provide you with a full and detailed knowledge of your subject and you ll be taught and supported by highly qualified and experienced professionals and researchers who provide a real, relevant and modern perspective in their teaching. I hope that this brochure provides you with all the information that you need in order to make your decision to come and study with us but should you have any further questions, please come along to one of our recruitment events or contact our admissions team. I look forward to welcoming you as a student at Manchester Metropolitan University. Professor Christine Horrocks Head of the Department of Professional accreditation Our psychology courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society which means that upon successful completion of your degree (with a minimum of second class honours classification) you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

3 Contents 4 Courses 8 Combined Honours 11 Foundation Year 12 Studying 14 Teaching and research 16 Your student experience 18 World-class professionals 20 Global connections 22 International students 25 Come and meet us 26 Courses fact file is a fascinating, multi-disciplinary subject covering all aspects of human behaviour. Our degree programmes offer all elements of psychological study from early childhood, through developmental and forensic to investigative and abnormal psychology. Brand new, world-class learning environment You ll be taught in an outstanding learning environment, with state-of-theart classrooms, specialist skills suites, study spaces, social zones and student resource centre. Take a virtual tour of our stunning new Health and Education campus at mmu.ac.uk/hpsc/ Learning from the experts Our tutors are experts in their fields, bringing a wealth of practical experience, current research and experience of collaborative projects to their teaching; you will also benefit from studying alongside postgraduate and doctoral students, and research professors. Outstanding curriculum Our programme is accredited by the BPS and recognised as outstanding across several areas. In addition to the core elements of the BPS approved curriculum, we offer a number of optional units across a full range of specialist areas of psychology including developmental, cognitive, forensic and community psychologies. We re globally connected and offer you the option of studying at one of our exchange partner institutions worldwide, or to study in Europe through the Erasmus scheme. As you progress through your course and develop your interests in psychology specialisms, you ll be able to select option units that reflect your career aspirations. In your third year your study will be based mainly on your choice of electives, and you will complete a piece of research, a dissertation under the supervision of your tutor. There is no direct work with or experimentation on animals mmu.ac.uk/hpsc 3

4 Our undergraduate programmes Our tutors are experts in their fields, bringing a wealth of practical experience, current research and experience of collaborative projects to your course. BSc (Hons) This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) and there is a strong focus on employability. Our Department offers one of the most diverse psychology teaching curricula in the UK, covering the full spectrum including cognitive psychology, social, health and community psychology, and both quantitative and qualitative methods. We have built a reputation for delivering challenging and rewarding programmes which are attractive to international students. You ll be taught by tutors who are practising researchers, counsellors, forensic and community psychologists who all draw on their own expertise to provide you with relevant and modern perspectives in their teaching. Typical units of study may include: Year 1 Social and Community The unit explores issues of social identity, inequality and diversity, which are considered in relation to social institutions; social structures; and social processes across a number of different levels. The Social section covers topics such as social cognition; social perception; and attitudes formation and change. The Community section covers: critical perspectives on psychology; culture; community; social stratification; class; social institutions; and social systems. Investigating The unit is divided into three related areas of study: research methods, data analysis and practical investigations. Research methods covers: validity and reliability; ethical issues; observational methods; interviews; experimental and correlational designs; surveys; sampling methods; questionnaire construction; psychometrics; and qualitative methods. Developmental and Individual Differences This unit explores the influence of biology, genetics, social factors and individual differences on behaviour throughout life. The Developmental section includes: historical perspectives (Freud, Piaget, Kohlberg, etc.); stages of development; and attachment styles. The Individual Differences section covers: introduction to the study of personality; the Psychoanalytic, Behavioural, and Phenomenological and Trait approaches. Cognitive and Biopsychology This unit covers a range of key areas in Cognitive & Biopsychology. It provides a foundation for Level 5 units in Cognitive and Neuropsychology. Year 2 Individual Differences This unit critically examines human personality, its variations and practical methods of measurement, along with clinical disorders and issues arising from their diagnosis and treatment. The study of Personality will include: a critical analysis of Identity in relation to development and the world; psychometric approaches to personality; the social construction of personality; and the implications of personality research. Individual Differences will cover topics such as: the history of individual differences and mental illness; biological aspects of individual variation (e.g. intelligence); and the diagnosis and treatment of disorders. Psychometric aspects of personality and individual differences will be explored methodologically via the production of a practical report using computerised statistical techniques to evaluate data 4 Department of

5 Cognitive and Neuropsychology This unit covers a range of key areas in cognitive psychology and neuropsychology/biopsychology. It provides a thorough understanding of contemporary issues, debates, and methods in these fields. You will also critically explore areas of research that may include: perception, attention, memory, language, and problem solving. This will include discussion and evaluation of theory, methodological issues and quantitative analysis Applied Social and Developmental This unit explores theoretical, methodological and applied aspects of developmental and social psychology. The indicative content for this module will be divided into two separate but related sections: developmental and applied social psychology. The developmental section covers topics such as: critical and historical perspectives of developmental psychology; research methodology; legal and ethical issues in researching and working with children; psychosocial perspectives and the theories of emotional, intellectual and language development; current issues in applied contexts; influence of family; gender and culture. The applied social psychology section covers topics such as: theoretical perspectives; research methodology and ethics; and the application of psychological knowledge to social problems and issues. Culture, Society, Community and Self This unit examines the concept of the self in its historical, philosophical, cultural, social and community contexts. Year 3 Dissertation You will produce a research proposal and undertake a piece of empiricallybased research culminating in a dissertation in the form of a Journal Report. Option units: Applied Child, Community and Society Clinical and Forensic issues in Coaching: Psychological theory and practice Contemporary and Historical Issues in Educational Key Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience and Anomalous Health and Psychological Interventions mmu.ac.uk/11420 mmu.ac.uk/hpsc 5

6 The programme offers an exciting opportunity to sample another culture and learn psychology in an international context. (with study overseas) BSc (Hons) This course covers all the core content of the BPS curriculum and you ll be taught by tutors with a wealth of experience within psychology. The 4-Year Study Abroad programme involves the opportunity for one additional academic year at an international partner university. The year abroad will be the third year of the Undergraduate programme. The programme offers an exciting opportunity to sample another culture and learn psychology in an international context. Students will return to MMU to complete a fourth year of study. Typical units of study may include: Year 1 Social and Community The unit explores issues of social identity, inequality and diversity, which are considered in relation to social institutions; social structures; and social processes across a number of different levels. The Social section covers topics such as social cognition; social perception; and attitudes formation and change. The Community section covers: critical perspectives on psychology; culture; community; social stratification; class; social institutions; and social systems. Investigating The unit is divided into three related areas of study: research methods, data analysis and practical investigations. Research methods covers: validity and reliability; ethical issues; observational methods; interviews; experimental and correlational designs; surveys; sampling methods; questionnaire construction; psychometrics; and qualitative methods. Developmental and Individual Differences This unit explores the influence of biology, genetics, social factors and individual differences on behaviour throughout life. The Developmental section includes: historical perspectives (Freud, Piaget, Kohlberg, etc.); stages of development; and attachment styles. The Individual Differences section covers: introduction to the study of personality; the Psychoanalytic, Behavioural, and Phenomenological and Trait approaches. Cognitive and Biopsychology This unit covers a range of key areas in Cognitive & Biopsychology. It provides a foundation for Level 5 units in Cognitive and Neuropsychology. Year 2 Individual Differences This unit critically examines human personality, its variations and practical methods of measurement, along with clinical disorders and issues arising from their diagnosis and treatment. The study of Personality will include: a critical analysis of Identity in relation to development and the world; psychometric approaches to personality; the social construction of personality; and the implications of personality research. Individual Differences will cover topics such as: the history of individual differences and mental illness; biological aspects of individual variation (e.g. intelligence); and the diagnosis and treatment of disorders. Psychometric aspects of personality and individual differences will be explored methodologically via the production of a practical report using computerised statistical techniques to evaluate data 6 Department of

7 Cognitive and Neuropsychology This unit covers a range of key areas in cognitive psychology and neuropsychology/biopsychology. It provides a thorough understanding of contemporary issues, debates, and methods in these fields. You will also critically explore areas of research that may include: perception, attention, memory, language, and problem solving. This will include discussion and evaluation of theory, methodological issues and quantitative analysis Applied Social and Developmental This unit explores theoretical, methodological and applied aspects of developmental and social psychology. The indicative content for this module will be divided into two separate but related sections: developmental and applied social psychology. The developmental section covers topics such as: critical and historical perspectives of developmental psychology; research methodology; legal and ethical issues in researching and working with children; psychosocial perspectives and the theories of emotional, intellectual and language development; current issues in applied contexts; influence of family; gender and culture. The applied social psychology section covers topics such as: theoretical perspectives; research methodology and ethics; and the application of psychological knowledge to social problems and issues. Culture, Society, Community and Self This unit examines the concept of the self in its historical, philosophical, cultural, social and community contexts. Year 3 Study Abroad: in an International Context Academic content of this year abroad will be selected and managed by the host overseas university. Studying abroad is subject to the student achieving appropriate levels of attendance and academic achievement in years 1 and 2, as well as successfully passing an interview. Year 4 Dissertation You will produce a research proposal and undertake a piece of empiricallybased research culminating in a dissertation in the form of a Journal Report. Option units: Applied Child, Community and Society Clinical and Forensic issues in Coaching: Psychological theory and practice Contemporary and Historical Issues in Educational Key Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience and Anomalous Health and Psychological Interventions mmu.ac.uk/11420 mmu.ac.uk/hpsc 7

8 As well as covering the core BPS psychology content, students will study a wide range of issues specific to forensic psychology. Forensic BSc (Hons) New for September 2015 Forensic psychology is the application of psychological theory and research to the criminal justice system. It aims to introduce students to the range of contexts that forensic psychologists work in, and build the key practice skills required by forensic psychologists. As well as covering the core BPS psychology content, students will study a wide range of issues specific to forensic psychology. A theoretical and applied approach will be taken to topics such as theories of offender behaviour, eyewitness testimony, jury decision making and treatment of offenders. Year 1 Fundamentals of Forensic This unit will provide an introduction to forensic psychology and cover key aspects of the development of the field. In brief the unit will include: An introduction to the history and development of forensic psychology An introduction to crime and the criminal justice system Theories of, and pathways into, offending Practitioner Knowledge and Skills This unit will be structured around the four key areas of competency outlined by the BPS for chartered psychologists. It aims to introduce and build key skills and competencies required by psychologists. It is anticipated that this unit will be shared with the new BSc Counselling course. In brief the unit will encompass: Conducting interventions evaluating existing interventions and considering and evaluating their applications Research designing, implementing, analysing and evaluating psychology research Communicating with other professionals building communication (written and oral), team working, problem solving and decision making skills Training other professionals planning and conducting training tasks with other students Investigating Students on this unit gain experience of quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis and practical investigations in psychology. Foundations of This unit provides students with an introduction to key theories and practices from a range of psychological disciplines. Students study key ideas, research and theory in biopsychology, individual differences, and cognitive, social, and developmental psychology. Year 2 Individual Differences This unit critically examines human personality, its variations and practical methods of measurement, along with clinical disorders and issues arising from their diagnosis and treatment. The study of Personality will include: a critical analysis of Identity in relation to development and the world; psychometric approaches to personality; the social construction of personality; and the implications of personality research. Individual Differences will cover topics such as: the history of individual differences and mental illness; biological aspects of individual variation (e.g. intelligence); and the diagnosis and treatment of disorders. Psychometric aspects of personality and individual differences will be explored methodologically via the production of a practical report using computerised statistical techniques to evaluate data Investigating and Prosecuting Crime This unit focuses upon witnesses and victims of crime. Consideration of their experiences, accuracy and best practice in relation to working with these groups will be considered. Topics covered will include: Victim and witnesses to crime accuracy of evidence Police investigations interviewing and investigative processes, offender profiling Witnesses and victims within the courts jury decision making, expert witnesses, vulnerable witnesses and restorative justice 8 Department of

9 Cognitive and Neuropsychology This unit covers a range of key areas in cognitive psychology and neuropsychology/biopsychology. It provides a thorough understanding of contemporary issues, debates, and methods in these fields. You will also critically explore areas of research that may include: perception, attention, memory, language, and problem solving. This will include discussion and evaluation of theory, methodological issues and quantitative analysis Applied Social and Developmental This unit explores theoretical, methodological and applied aspects of developmental and social psychology. The indicative content for this module is divided into two separate but related sections: developmental and applied social psychology. The developmental section covers topics such as: critical and historical perspectives of developmental psychology; research methodology; legal and ethical issues in researching and working with children; psychosocial perspectives and the theories of emotional, intellectual and language development; current issues in applied contexts; influence of family; gender and culture. The applied social psychology section covers topics such as: theoretical perspectives; research methodology and ethics; and the application of psychological knowledge to social problems and issues. Year 3 Forensic Dissertation Forensic students will be expected to undertake a research project in their final year in the form of a dissertation. This project must have a focus on Forensic. Working with Offenders This unit will not be available to students outside of the BSc Forensic programme as it builds on information taught within the BSc Forensic units at levels 4 and 5. It focuses on offenders at the post-conviction stage. It will consider: Knowledge of offenders offence types and offender groups Working with offenders what works and reintegration post-release Interventions assessment, interventions and recidivism Option units: Applied Child, Community and Society Clinical and Forensic issues in Coaching: Psychological theory and practice Contemporary and Historical Issues in Educational Key Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience and Anomalous Health and Psychological Interventions mmu.ac.uk/12771 mmu.ac.uk/hpsc 9

10 Successful completion of the course would enable students to apply for postgraduate training in professional practitioner psychology and would particularly suit those wanting to pursue a career in Counselling or Clinical with Counselling and Psychotherapy BSc (Hons) pending approval from the BPS The with Counselling and Psychotherapy course introduces students to the therapeutic aspects of psychology whilst still offering GBC (Graduate Basis for Chartership) with the British Psychological Society. Successful completion of the course would enable students to apply for postgraduate training in professional practitioner psychology and would particularly suit those wanting to pursue a career in Counselling or Clinical *. In addition to introducing students to counselling and psychotherapy models, students will learn about mental health, ethics and human rights in relation to clinical work. Practitioner skills are integral to the course with a discrete Counselling Skills unit taught in Year 2 and with interpersonal professional skills being taught throughout Year 1 Counselling and Psychotherapy I This unit offers an introduction to the theory, research and practice in counselling and psychotherapy. Curriculum content includes: Introduction to key therapeutic approaches (theory, research and practice) The counselling process Mental health, ethics, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice Personal development and reflective practice Practitioner Knowledge and Skills This unit will be structured around the four key areas of competency outlined by the BPS for chartered psychologists. It aims to introduce and build key skills and competencies required by psychologists. It is anticipated that this unit will be shared with the new BSc with Counselling and Psychotherapy course. In brief the unit will encompass: Conducting applications and interventions evaluating existing interventions and considering and evaluating their applications Research designing, implementing, analysing and evaluating psychology research Communicating with other professionals building communication (written and oral), team working, problem solving and decision making skills Training other professionals planning and conducting training tasks with other students Investigating Students on this unit gain experience of quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis and practical investigations in psychology. Foundations of This unit provides students with an introduction to key theories and practices from a range of psychological disciplines. Students study key ideas, research and theory in biopsychology, individual differences, and cognitive, social, and developmental psychology. Year 2 Individual Differences This unit critically examines human personality, its variations and practical methods of measurement, along with clinical disorders and issues arising from their diagnosis and treatment. The study of Personality will include: a critical analysis of Identity in relation to development and the world; psychometric approaches to personality; the social construction of personality; and the implications of personality research. Individual Differences will cover topics such as: the history of individual differences and mental illness; biological aspects of individual variation (e.g. intelligence); and the diagnosis and treatment of disorders. Psychometric aspects of personality and individual differences will be explored methodologically via the production of a practical report using computerised statistical techniques to evaluate data 10 Department of

11 Counselling Skills This unit is practice-based and aims to provide students with a grounding in counselling skills. Curriculum content includes: Empathic listening and developing a therapeutic attitude Introduction to the core conditions in humanistic counselling Exploring meaning, emotion and sense-making Personal development and reflective practice Cognitive and Neuropsychology This unit covers a range of key areas in cognitive psychology and neuropsychology/biopsychology. It provides a thorough understanding of contemporary issues, debates, and methods in these fields. You will also critically explore areas of research that may include: perception, attention, memory, language, and problem solving. This will include discussion and evaluation of theory, methodological issues and quantitative analysis Applied Social and Developmental This unit explores theoretical, methodological and applied aspects of developmental and social psychology. The indicative content for this module is divided into two separate but related sections: developmental and applied social psychology. The developmental section covers topics such as: critical and historical perspectives of developmental psychology; research methodology; legal and ethical issues in researching and working with children; psychosocial perspectives and the theories of emotional, intellectual and language development; current issues in applied contexts; influence of family; gender and culture. The applied social psychology section covers topics such as: theoretical perspectives; research methodology and ethics; and the application of psychological knowledge to social problems and issues. Year 3 Counselling and Psychotherapy II This unit will build on the unit in Year 1 and develop knowledge and understanding of: Therapeutic approaches, including critical and contemporary approaches (theory research and practice) Psychological assessment in therapy Practice contexts for therapeutic psychology (exploring employment and further training opportunities) Personal development and reflective practice Counselling and Psychotherapy Dissertation For their final year dissertation, students on the BSc with Counselling and Psychotherapy route will undertake a research project with a focus on therapeutic psychology. Option units: Applied Child, Community and Society Clinical and Forensic issues in Coaching: Psychological theory and practice Contemporary and Historical Issues in Educational Key Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience and Anomalous Health and Psychological Interventions mmu.ac.uk/12772 * Completion of this course does not guarantee entry to Doctoral Training programmes within the Faculty. mmu.ac.uk/hpsc 11

12 Combined Honours Combined Honours provides enormous flexibility and choice, enabling you to study a range of interesting topics from the two subjects taken in combination. Your choice of route through the combination can be shaped to suit your interests, strengths and career ambitions. In some cases this may also be influenced by the requirements of a professional body accrediting or governing a specific subject. Where this is applicable to a particular combination it will be outlined in the course material and/or on-line. Combining two subjects at degree level Our course may also be studied as part of our Combined Honours programme, providing the flexibility for you to study two subjects at degree level. The subjects and combinations are drawn from several disciplines and you may choose to study two closely related disciplines or two that are entirely unrelated. Whatever your chosen subject combination, you will be able to demonstrate to future employers your flexibility and breadth of experience and skills. Flexibility Once you have chosen your Combined Honours programme there is further flexibility in the amount of each subject you study. In Year 1 you will study equal amounts of your two subjects. In Year 2 the balance may vary from equal amounts of each subject to a major/minor combination where you focus more on one of your subjects. In Year 3, you may continue to study both subjects on an equal or major/minor basis. If you study both subjects in equal amounts, you will receive a joint award where the name of both of your subjects will appear in your degree title. For example, if you choose to study and Forensic Science equally you would obtain a BSc (Hons) and Forensic Science degree. If you choose to major in Forensic Science, your degree title would be BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with. Named degree route If you have studied a major/minor route in Year 2, you may be allowed to focus solely on your major subject in Year 3. This is called a named route pathway and results in a single subject award at the end of your course, eg a BSc (Hons) Chartered membership If you wish to gain the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society and be able to register with the professional body then the flexibility of options in Years 2 and 3 is greatly reduced. This currently means that students wishing to be eligible for GBC must take three units of in Year 2 (ie as a major route) and at least three units, including the dissertation, in the final year. You must also achieve a minimum of a second class honours classification. mmu.ac.uk/combinedhonours 12 Department of

13 Combined Honours subjects available with Choosing to study through the Combined Honours route gives you the flexibility to study in combination with a complementary subject. You will gain employability, personal and professional development skills relevant to your two subject areas, which will enhance your career prospects. Elaine Reeves Senior Lecturer in and Subject Leader for the Combined Honours route in Biology This course allows you to combine the scientific study of the body and the mind. Biology is the scientific study of living organisms and is a broad subject that includes studies in a wide range of disciplines such as botany, ecology, genetics, microbiology and zoology. Business This course allows you to study business and management and combine this with the scientific study of human behaviour. You will be able to develop your knowledge of how businesses operate and how to manage finance, people, and the production of products and services. Criminology This course allows you to combine the study of crime and the criminal justice process with the scientific study of human behaviour. Criminology is concerned with why people commit crime, the key agencies in the criminal justice process who respond to crime and how victims of crime are treated. Education Studies This course allows you to study the education system, policies and how people learn and combine this with the scientific study of human behaviour and experience. Education studies focuses on aspects of the history, sociology, philosophy and psychology of education. Forensic Science You can combine study of the scientific analysis and interpretation of criminal evidence with that of human behaviour. Forensic science incorporates the study of science with aspects of law. Forensic Scientists analyse materials from a range of crime contexts. They are key in evaluating the significance of the findings and communicating these in a legal setting. Philosophy You can study issues relating to knowledge, morality and the nature of the world we live in and combine this with scientific study of human behaviour. Philosophers ask questions and try to understand the truth of our existence, taking notice of what s going on in the world to get to the reality behind the appearance. Sociology This course allows you to combine the scientific study of human behaviour with an understanding of social relations, social structures and how they influence all aspects of our lives. mmu.ac.uk/hpsc 13

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15 Foundation Year Each year we accept students onto Foundation Year courses who have the potential ability to study at degree level but who don t have the qualifications to enter directly onto an Honours degree. Each Foundation Year is an integral part of a specific degree course. The content of the Foundation Year is tailored to prepare you for your chosen degree so that you start Year 1 of your linked Honours degree with confidence. Our BSc (Hons) and BSc(Hons) (with study overseas) are available with a Foundation Year. If you choose the Foundation Year route, you will apply for a four-year course. Once you have passed your Foundation Year you will progress directly onto Year 1 of your linked degree and, if you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course. Develop your academic and study skills You will study four Foundation Year units designed to develop your academic and study skills: Academic Skills for Higher Education Introduction to Social Care Foundation Data Analysis Introduction to Entry requirements for a Foundation Year The typical minimum entry requirements for a degree that includes a Foundation Year are UCAS tariff points. The points must come from full A levels (not AS) or equivalent qualifications, for example BTEC Level 3 Diploma/ Extended Diploma, CACHE Level 3 Diploma. Other vocational qualifications at level 3 will also be considered, for example NVQ. If you have other qualifications that are not included in the UCAS tariff we are happy to consider the suitability of these qualifications. You will also need to have a grade D or above (or an acceptable alternative) in GCSE English language and mathematics. For full details of Foundation Year entry requirements, please visit mmu.ac.uk. If English is not your first language you will also need to have IELTS 5.5 (or an equivalent English language qualification). You will be placed on our Foundation Year International Route which provides additional English language, study skills and tutor support through the English for Academic Study unit. Applying for a Foundation Year Honours degrees with a Foundation Year have their own unique UCAS codes which can be found in the grid at the back of this brochure, on the UCAS website or by using Find a Course on our website at mmu.ac.uk. mmu.ac.uk/foundation ucas.com mmu.ac.uk/hpsc 15

16 Studying The academic year is divided into three terms, starting in September. If you enrol on a full-time route you can expect to devote around 35 hours to study each week. The Department of at Manchester Metropolitan University provides one of the most diverse teaching curricula in the UK, investigating and examining Psychological development throughout the human lifespan. Studying Our programmes are accredited by the British Psychological Society and in order to comply with their guidelines and to ensure that our graduates meet the eligibility criteria for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS, our students must demonstrate competence and understanding across a range of core options. Each year you will study four units of 30 credits each. These will be made up of core and elective options. The core options are taken in the first two years of the programme with the final year being made up almost entirely of elective options to reflect the students own preferences and interests. I can say without a doubt that studying at MMU was the best choice for me. It has enabled me to develop myself academically, boost my confidence, and provide me with fantastic opportunities I would not have had if I had studied anywhere else. During my degree, I was able to study a wide range of topics such as neuropsychology, community psychology, developmental psychology, and even a unit that allowed me to critically evaluate historical and contemporary issues within psychology. I struggled initially with the statistical and neurological aspects of the course, but academic and support staff were on hand to support me. Joe Poole, BSc (Hons) and MSc Assessment Assessment methods vary between different units, but most units are assessed by a combination of coursework and formal examinations. Coursework can currently include problem solving, essays, reports, group projects, programming tasks, practical exercises and presentations. 16 Department of

17 91% of our students go straight into employment or further study within 6 months of graduating Engage with your lecturers and tutors early on to get a feel for what this course can offer you in terms of your future career outlook and general development. Melissa Acton, BSc The staff were always really supportive, my first and second year tutor as well as my dissertation supervisor have been wonderful and were always there when I needed help. mmu.ac.uk/hpsc 17

18 Teaching and research There is a strong research culture in the Department of. Our staff are actively involved in research which informs and directs their teaching. This research is supported by a thriving external speaker programme and large numbers of postgraduate students. research takes place in a friendly and supportive environment. The Department of is home to the Applied and Well-being Research Group, and also benefits from links with the Faculty-wide Research Institute for Health and Social Change (RIHSC). Staff in the Department of have wide-ranging research interests covering Cognitive, Counselling, Historical and Conceptual Issues in, Psychological Testing, Multi-sensory and Visual Methods, Parapsychology, Health and Wellbeing, Community, Counselling, and Forensic. Find out more about what we do State of the art facilities The Department of has a wide range of brand new excellently equipped to support research. We have rooms for running computer-based experiments in cognitive psychology, an observation suite particularly suitable for developmental and forensic psychology research, as well as interview rooms for use in qualitative research. We are engaged in wide-ranging interand multi-disciplinary research in health services, disability and rehabilitation, learning disability, and other areas of applied behavioural science. We work in collaboration with external groups such as local Councils, pharmacology companies, stop smoking services, and charities. We collaborate with academics from other UK Universities and internationally. We currently hold grants from the Medical Research Council and the Economic and Social Research Council. I m inspired by my tutor and lecturer Maria Cordero, who came to MMU in September from Geneva. Her research is fascinating and really gave me an insight into other aspects of psychology I could partake in. As a student you don t really consider research as a career, you focus more clinical or counselling, but research really is an appealing career choice. Elle McGuckien 18 Department of

19 Meet the team Prof Sarah Grogan Professor of Health and Wellbeing Sarah is Associate Editor of the British Journal of Health, and on the editorial boards of Body Image and Journal of Health. Sarah s main area of research interest is body image and its impact on health-related behaviours, and in 2013 she was elected to the Academy of Social Sciences for distinguished contribution to social sciences research. Sarah is currently investigating the impact of an age-appearance morphing programme on smoking cessation and intentional tanning, working with researchers at Staffordshire University. She is also collaborating with Harvard Medical School to investigate links between tanning and body image. Other current projects include looking at the impact of body scanning on women s body image in collaboration with researchers in clothes technology at Manchester Metropolitan University and in psychology at Manchester University. She is also interested in smoking prevention and is currently a grant holder on a Medical Research Council grant on smoking prevention. Prof Rebecca Lawthom Professor of Community Rebecca works across the department and the Centre for Social Change within the Research Institute for Health and Social Change. She is an editor on the journal Community, Work and Family and on the editorial board for Qualitative Research in. Rebecca s areas of research demonstrate ways of working participatively with people who are marginalized. Rebecca is also the Chair of the of Women Section of the British Psychological Society. Her work utilizes community psychology values and she has conducted funded research around areas such as asylum and health, arts in health, disability, forced labour. The research is collaborative and qualitative, engaging with partners from academic and community settings. She is currently working on two related projects with colleagues. The ESRC research project Big Society? Disabled People with Learning Disabilities and Civil Society work in partnership with a host of organizations of disabled people ( bigsocietydis.wordpress.com). The second project is BA Leverhulme with a colleague around disability, poverty and health in rural Guatemala. Dr Michelle Wright Senior Lecturer in and BPS Chartered Psychologist Michelle s research draws upon the field of Investigative, focusing on homicide in the UK and detective decision making in homicide investigations. Michelle is actively engaged in the development of evidence-based research, policy and practice with senior police practitioners and academics in the UK and overseas. Michelle s most recent publication Homicide Detectives Intuition details the inferential processes detectives engage in during the golden hour of a homicide investigation. Michelle s current research interests include the skills required of crime investigators and the provision and use of behavioural investigative advice in serious crime investigations. Michelle has a PhD, MPhil, MSc Investigative and BSc (Hons) from the University of Liverpool. She is a member of the ACPO Homicide Working Group (HWG), Associate of the International Academy for Investigative (IAIP) and member of the Criminal Investigation Research Network (CIRN) University of South Wales. mmu.ac.uk/hpsc 19

20 Dr Hannah Fawcett Senior Lecturer in and BPS Chartered Psychologist Hannah s broad area of research is forensic psychology, with a particular interest in juror decision making and witness behavior. Her decision making research examines the effect upon jurors of expert testimony on issues such as DNA evidence and linkage analysis. Work on witnesses focuses upon deception and the provision and evaluation of alibi witness evidence in police and court settings. Hannah has a BSc (Hons) as well as an MSc and PhD in Forensic. Hannah also is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and holds a PGCE in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. Dr Geoff Bunn Senior Lecturer Geoff is a Senior lecturer in the department and currently is the Unit leader for the second year Culture, Society, Community and Self unit and the third year Conceptual and Historical Issues in unit. His research focuses on the historical and contemporary relationships between psychology and society. A major focus of this work is using historical analysis and discursive psychology to understand interactions between psychology and the wider culture. Geoff has been a guest presenter with the BBC on their History of the Brain series and his book on the history of the lie detector was published by Johns Hopkins University Press in September Andrew Denovan Senior Lecturer Andrew is a Senior Lecturer with a wide experience of teaching undergraduate psychology programmes. He currently teaches on units in Research Methods, Health and Individual Differences. His research interests lie across a variety of areas, including stress, adjustment, individual differences, positive psychology, wellbeing, and the student experience in higher education He is also interested in research methods such as interpretative phenomenological analysis, psychometrics, statistical modelling, and mixed method designs. 20 Department of

21 Dr Andrew Stevenson Senior Lecturer Andrew is a Senior Lecturer with a varied career history. He has taught since 1991, in a variety of institutions on both part and full time courses. Outside education and research, he has worked as a freelance journalist, travel writer and short order cook. Andrew has been with MMU since He is currently the unit leader for Investigating and also teaches on two Year 2 units Individual Differences and Culture, Society, Community and Self. His research interests lie in cultural and cross-cultural issues in psychology and he is an active member of the Visible Voice Network: an international network for visual ethnographers from MMU, Brazil and Canada. Laura Curry Student Experience Support Tutor (SEST) Laura graduated from MMU with a first class honours degree in after working as a youth worker in Northern Ireland. She currently works within the Department as an SEST. The SEST role was created to provide undergraduate students with tailored academic and pastoral support. The SESTs are available alongside a wide range of support services from the University for students such as Student Support Officers, Counselling, Learner Development, the Student Union Advice Centre, etc. Laura is available for weekly drop ins, appointments, classroom support, and general help and advice with any issues or problems impacting on University life. She is also involved with schemes to improve student experience, such as Induction, Graduation, Student Conferences, and Volunteering. Her research interests are in gender, youth, Community, and Counselling using qualitative methods. Amy Brooks Student Experience Support Tutor Amy is part of a team of SESTs here to support undergraduate students throughout their time at MMU. She graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a First Class Honours Degree in in 2009, and following this joined the Department of at MMU, helping to support students with a range of academic and pastoral issues on a one to one basis and at weekly drop in sessions. Amy also helps to support timetabled seminars and workshops alongside academic staff, ensuring that there are plenty of opportunities for students to seek support if necessary. Amy s broad area of research is within Educational, with a particular interest in support in education and assessing factors that influence the student experience at University. She has recently started a PhD in the area of undergraduate student transition experiences, a project that aims to explore how students can be effectively supported in their transition to higher education, and throughout the various stages of their degree. Jude Rodwell Student Experience Support Tutor Jude completed an MSc in at MMU and graduated in Alongside her studies she worked as a mental health support worker, and now works as a Student Experience Support Tutor in the Department of. Jude monitors attendance for the Department, and is a source of advice and support for any issues affecting student s experiences at University. Jude is available to see students with any questions or concerns about attendance, and holds weekly drop-in sessions throughout the academic year for students to discuss any matters or absences on a one-to-one basis. mmu.ac.uk/hpsc 21

22 An award-winning and outstanding student experience We work hard to provide you with a first-class student experience. The combination of integrated learning, student support, a focus on graduate employability and a great social life provide you with a well rounded education. First-class learning facilities Throughout your studies you can take advantage of a wide variety of flexible learning opportunities from face-toface group work, lectures, seminars and tutorials. We have created some of the best learning environments of any university in the UK, from 25-seat tutorial suites to 300-seat lecture theatres, all featuring the latest technology to ensure you get the most out of every lecture, seminar and tutorial. MyMMU Our virtual online learning environment, Moodle, is sector-leading and brings everything together in one place: your student , your personalised course timetable, coursework, teaching materials, assessment deadline reminders, exams schedule, study materials, reading lists, online articles, audio and video clips, along with your assessment marks and feedback on your work from your tutor. It also provides a channel for keeping in touch with your tutors and fellow students outside of class and you can also use it to check updates on your fees and finance, the library and career development resources. University IT and technical suites Our technical suites are of the highest standard and you ll have access to training on technology and equipment that is industry-standard and used by the professionals. We ve recently invested over 2 million in student PCs and software and regularly update our learning and teaching equipment to ensure you have access to the very best equipment and support for your studies. Our IT Zones have extended opening hours for your convenience, and printing facilities and WiFi are available to you across the entire University. Library Libraries are a key part of your academic experience and ours have been winning annual awards for Customer Service Excellence since In addition to over 750,000 books you ll have access to a huge digital library of journals, e-books and research papers to support your studies. Open all year round and 24/7 at peak study and exam times, our main All Saints library has recently benefited from a multi-million pound refurbishment, with a new helpdesk, electronic book returns, chat zone and access to café facilities. Our library staff run regular information skills training sessions to ensure you can locate, access and select the most appropriate resources from the wealth of material available. Food and drink We have a superb selection of good value catering facilities across the campus, from grab-and-go barista-style cafés to spacious self-service hot food outlets. They are open at convenient times to fit around your studies and serve a range of economically priced hot and cold drinks, snacks and meals. We are one of only seven UK universities to have been awarded the Investors in People Gold standard. Winner of the 2013 Guardian newspaper s award for Best Student Experience. Awarded in recognition of the University s commitment to support and advance the representation of women in science, technology, engineering, medicine and mathematics. 22 Department of