Case Studies, Videos, Internet access

An unseen examination weighted at 100%. (LO's 1-5)

Formative learning will take place through class based activities and discussions and the completion of independent learning tasks. Peer and tutor feedback will be offered for independent learning activities, and tutor feedback on mock exam questions will be available.

Be registered on any Psychology award.

Buunk, A. P. & Van Vugt, M. (2007) Applying Social Psychology: From Problems to Solutions. London: Sage
Humphrey, J.A. & Schmalleger, F. (2012) Deviant Behaviour (2nd Edition). New Jersey: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Gruman, J.A., Schneider, F.W. & Coutts, L.M. (2016). Applied Social Psychology: Understanding and Addressing Social and Practical Problems (3rd Edition). London: Sage.
Steg, L., Keizer, K., Buunk, A.P. & Rothergatter, T. (2017) Applied Social Psychology: Understanding and Managing Social Problems (2nd Edition). Cambridge:Cambridge University Press.

The role of psychology and its application to a number of social issues will be considered, and the relevance and usefulness of key psychological knowledge and research within these applications will be examined. This will be done using a series of contemporary real world issues (for example, the impact of media violence) that will be addressed in each lecture.

1. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE KEY CONCEPTS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORIES RELATING TO ARRANGE OF SOCIAL ISSUES. Knowledge & Understanding

2. DEVELOP LINES OF ARGUMENT AND MAKE SOUND JUDGEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH BASIC THEORIES AND CONCEPTS IN THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SOCIAL ISSUES. Learning

3. EVALUATE THE APPROPIATENESS OF DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO SOLVING CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS. Problem Solving

4. APPLY RELEVANT PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH TO A RANGE OF CONTEMPORARY ISSUES. Application

5. COMMICATE IDEAS ABOUT THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SOCIAL ISSUES ACCURATELY AND RELIABLY USING STRUCTURED AND COHERENT ARGUMENTS. Communication

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: There will be a series of weekly 2 hour lectures which will incorporate discussions, debates, practical exercises and case study illustrations. In classes about half the time will be spent on lectures, and about half spent on other activities. Students will also be given a series of independent learning tasks, which will form the basis of some of the discussions and debates in class. There will also be the opportunity to attend module / assessment support sessions (2 hours) Guided Independent Study: The independent learning hours will consist of a combination of guided further reading, completing tasks for session preparation, and for assessment preparation.

The role of psychology and its application to a number of social issues will be considered, and the relevance and usefulness of key psychological knowledge and research within these applications will be examined. This will be done using a series of contemporary real world issues (for example, the impact of media violence) that will be addressed in each lecture.