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Programme Academic Structure for 2012 - 2013, BSc (Honours) in Psychology
This information is provisional and subject to change.
Explanation of Terms/Frequently Asked Questions
Year 1 Core Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS114 | Introduction to Psychology | 5 | Semester 1 | 70 | 30 |
| NS123 | Social Psychology | 5 | Semester 2 | 100 | 0 |
| NS124 | Cognitive Psychology | 5 | Semester 1 | 70 | 30 |
| NS125 | Biological Psychology 1 | 5 | Semester 2 | 50 | 50 |
| NS126 | Research Methods 1 | 10 | Year long | 100 | |
| NS128 | Positive Psychology | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 |
| NS144 | Philosophy of Psychology | 5 | Semester 2 | 100 | |
| NS146 | Critical Thinking | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 |
| NS147 | Perception | 5 | Semester 2 | 60 | 40 |
| NSP01 | Child Development | 5 | Semester 1 | 70 | 30 |
Year 1 Optional Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG101 | Introduction to Marketing | 5 | Semester 1 | 60 | 40 |
| NS127 | Introduction to Anthropology | 5 | Semester 2 | 50 | 50 |
| NS141 | Drugs in Society | 5 | Semester 2 | 100 |
Year 2 Core Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR301 | Organisational Psychology | 5 | Semester 2 | 60 | 40 |
| NS215 | Psychological Measurement & Assessment | 5 | Semester 2 | 60 | 40 |
| NS216 | Health Psychology | 5 | Semester 2 | 100 | |
| NS217 | Research Methods 2 | 10 | Year long | 100 | |
| NS219 | Personality Psychology | 5 | Semester 1 | 50 | 50 |
| NS228 | Biological Psychology 2 | 5 | Semester 1 | 50 | 50 |
| NS229 | Experimental Behavioural Analysis | 5 | Semester 2 | 50 | 50 |
| NSP02 | Education Psychology | 5 | Semester 1 | 70 | 30 |
| SS204 | Sport Psychology | 5 | Semester 1 | 40 | 60 |
Year 2 Optional Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR201 | Introduction To Human Resource Management | 5 | Semester 1 | 75 | 25 |
| HR202 | Industrial Relations | 5 | Semester 2 | 70 | 30 |
| NS218 | Sexuality & Society | 5 | Semester 2 | 100 | 0 |
| NS230 | Technology and the Person | 5 | Semester 1 | 100 | |
| NS270 | Epidemiology | 5 | Semester 2 | 100 | 0 |
| NS280 | Society, Health & Illness | 5 | Semester 1 | 100 | 0 |
Year 3 Core Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN311 | INTRA | 30 | Semester 2 | 100 | |
| NS332 | Working in Psychology | 5 | Semester 1 | 100 | |
| NS333 | Advanced Cognitive Psychology | 5 | Semester 1 | 70 | 30 |
| NS335 | Research Methods 3 | 5 | Semester 1 | 30 | 70 |
| NSP03 | Lifespan Development: Adulthood | 5 | Semester 1 | 70 | 30 |
Year 3 Optional Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS336 | Applications of Behavioural Analysis | 5 | Semester 1 | 100 | |
| NS337 | Psychopharmacology | 5 | Semester 1 | 70 | 30 |
| NS338 | Psychology, Illness and Disability | 5 | Semester 1 | 60 | 40 |
| NS339 | Applied Psychology and Work | 5 | Semester 1 | 60 | 40 |









