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IE0151 Foundation Psychology 1

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

5

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 6

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

This module is only available to students on the International Foundation Programmes in IELLI.

Planned timetable

To be arranged

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr J N Frowley

Dr J N Frowley
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Beatriz Martin-Andrade

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Psychology is the study of the mind, brain and human behaviour. This module gives a brief overview of different approaches to psychology. It is an introduction to those interested in studying psychology but it can also be taken by those who may not be studying psychology in the future since references to psychology are prevalent, it is useful for general studies. The module covers the many different ways in which mind and behaviour can be studied. Typically, it will examine social psychology through the results of experimental, ethological, and observational research, abnormal psychology and approaches to treatment, child development, experimental cognitive psychology, visual perception and evolutionary psychology.

Assessment pattern

1-hour Written Examination = 100%

Re-assessment

1-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 lectures and 1 seminar (x6 weeks) = 2 hours in person revision (x1 week)

Scheduled learning hours

18

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

32

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an appreciation of the body of knowledge that constitutes psychology (SCQF 6.1)
  • Demonstrate an ability to relate psychology to a range of practical and/or everyday applications (SCQF 6.1)
  • Apply knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts to real life contexts (SCQF 6.2)
  • Convey a grasp of the research process in psychology.