Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Describe the key theoretical and philosophical bases of ethics in psychology;
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Codes of Professional Ethics of key professional bodies (PSI, BPS, APA);
• Describe the application of core ethical principles to research in psychology;
• Describe the application of core ethical principles to the professional practice of psychology;
• Describe ways in which psychology can contribute to promoting social justice and human rights;
• Demonstrate self-reflection of ethical issues as they pertain to undergraduate education in psychology.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	12
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	12
Planned learning activities	36
Independent student activities	65
Total	125

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		100%
University scheduled written examination	No	0%
Other		0%
Total		100%

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• This is a required module.
• Penalties: One grade deducted per day from that awarded (for late coursework).

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? No

• PS150, PS151, PS152, PS153.

• PS250, PS251, PS253, PS254, PS256, PS257, PS259, PS260, PS261.

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