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CRITICAL SKILLS FOR PSYCHOLOGY

Module code: PS261
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Department: PSYCHOLOGY
International:
Coordinator: Dr Rebecca Maguire (PSYCHOLOGY)

	Overview
	Module Objective: To help students identify and develop key skills for employment and practice in psychology or in other professions, including identification of personal career goals and paths towards achieving those goals. Module Content: Self appraisal and reflection; Transferable skills of psychology graduates; Career options for psychology graduates. Working as a team. Forming professional networks. Presentation skills; Creating job applications and cvs.

Overview

Module Objective: To help students identify and develop key skills for employment and practice in psychology or in other professions, including identification of personal career goals and paths towards achieving those goals. Module Content: Self appraisal and reflection; Transferable skills of psychology graduates; Career options for psychology graduates. Working as a team. Forming professional networks. Presentation skills; Creating job applications and cvs.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Appreciate the career options that are available to psychology graduates; Identify personal goals and ambitions through self-assessment and reflection; Articulate the range of transferable skills required for effective work in psychology and beyond; Produce quality job applications and cvs, and display skills for effective interviewing.

Learning Outcomes

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? No

	Pre-Requisites
	PS150, PS151, PS152, PS153.

	Co-Requisites
	PS250, PS251, PS253, PS254, PS256, PS257, PS258, PS259, PS260.

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CRITICAL SKILLS FOR PSYCHOLOGY

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