Current Issues in Psychology 3 PSYCH4104

  • Academic Session: 2025-26
  • School: School of Psychology and Neuroscience
  • Credits: 10
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course links psychological theory with application in exploration of a range of important contemporary topic areas.

Timetable

Five 2 hour lectures, delivered weekly on-campus

Requirements of Entry

Entry to Honours Psychology is guaranteed by a B2 average over Psychology 2A and 2B as well as the fulfilment of College regulations.

Assessment

Set exercises will take the form of class tests that will include but may not be limited to MCQ, short-answer or extended answer.

Are reassessment opportunities available for all summative assessments? Not applicable for Honours courses

Reassessments are normally available for all courses, except those which contribute to the Honours classification. Where, exceptionally, reassessment on Honours courses is required to satisfy professional/accreditation requirements, only the overall course grade achieved at the first attempt will contribute to the Honours classification. For non-Honours courses, students are offered reassessment in all or any of the components of assessment if the satisfactory (threshold) grade for the overall course is not achieved at the first attempt. This is normally grade D3 for undergraduate students and grade C3 for postgraduate students. Exceptionally it may not be possible to offer reassessment of some coursework items, in which case the mark achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade. Any such exceptions for this course are described below. 

Course Aims

To acquaint the students with the latest and most significant developments in psychological theory and application. To encourage critical evaluation of psychological theory in the context of important applications in a range of scientific and clinical content areas

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Identify some contemporary advancements in psychological theory and their historical context.

■ Evaluate how psychological theories are applied to address contemporary challenges in scientific and applied domains.

■ Identify the practical implications and limitations of psychological theories in diverse content areas or to diverse populations.

■ Consider the ethical considerations and societal impact of psychological theories and their applications.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.