Studying with Petroc
With main campuses in Barnstaple, Tiverton and Brannams, if you decide to study at the combined college, you’ll be able to take advantage of increased resources and the plethora of learning opportunities associated with them.
        PETR1148
        
        
          Applying Psychology
        
      
        PETR1149
        
        
          Psychology and Crime
        
      
        PETR1081
        
        
          Developing Graduate Skills
        
      
This module is designed to enable students to demonstrate that they have all the qualities and transferable skills necessary for appropriate academic work and employment requiring the exercise of responsibility and decision making, including the ability to relate their professional practice to underlying theory and principles.
        PETR1183
        
        
          Research Methods 1
        
      
This module introduces the rationale for scientific research in psychology. It also introduces a range of approaches and research methodologies, together with their benefits and drawbacks. Basic aspects of experimental design are covered, together with statistical analysis and the use of computers for basic data manipulation and analysis. The module also provides training in the writing of research reports.
        PETR1184
        
        
          Social Development and Behavioural Psychology
        
      
This module introduces some of the basic theories and research findings in developmental psychology, Behaviourist Psychology and social psychology. Alongside this it will investigate the historical and conceptual basis for our current understandings within these areas of psychology.
        PETR1185
        
        
          Cognitive and Biological Psychology
        
      
This module aims to allow students to acquire a broad foundation of knowledge of the core areas of cognitive psychology and biological psychology. It will investigate specific areas and allow students to interpret findings from studies to enhance understanding of the brain and nervous system and how it works.
        NORD2052
        
        
          Social Development of Children
        
      
This module will explore the social development of children and adolescents. It will build upon previous broad knowledge of both developmental and social psychology in order to explore topics in more depth. These topics will be taken from different aspects of child development with the aim to explore and challenge commonly held beliefs with the use of relevant psychological research.
        NORD2055
        
        
          Psychopathology
        
      
This module covers the main approaches to psychology (biological, cognitive, behavioural and psychodynamic) by addressing the question of abnormality, how it is defined and diagnosed, its aetiology and how it is treated according to these approaches.
        PETR2119
        
        
          Psychology of Health and Illness
        
      
This module will explore the psychological and behavioural processes in health, illness and healthcare. Health Psychologists use their knowledge of theory and practice to promote wellbeing and healthier lifestyles and to understand physical illness. This module will provide a basic introduction to these areas and professions related to health and illness
        PETR2144
        
        
          Counselling Studies
        
      
        PETR2132
        
        
          Research Methods II
        
      
This module extends training in experimental research methods as well as covering the design, running, analysing and reporting of qualitative research. The ethical implications of psychological research are considered. It aims to consolidate and extend competence in statistical analysis, and covers a range of psychometric principles, inferential statistical techniques and the use of statistical software.
        PETR2188
        
        
          Individual Differences
        
      
This module examines research into individual differences. Theories of personality and intelligence are critically considered. Personality and IQ tests construction and use are considered. Students will construct their own scale and use this within a research study.
Completing this course enables you to progress onto these related courses and programmes with the ҹèÊÓÆµ at level 5 or level 6, as specifically defined by this programme’s progression agreement.
For further information, including the progression from foundation degree form, please visit /business-partners/partnerships/academic-partnerships/study-guide/progression-to-honours-degree
With main campuses in Barnstaple, Tiverton and Brannams, if you decide to study at the combined college, you’ll be able to take advantage of increased resources and the plethora of learning opportunities associated with them.
