View Specification DocumentScience Communication and Dissemination 4H PSYCH4105
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Psychology and Neuroscience
- Credits: 10
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
The course requires students to individually demonstrate a range of skills related to the dissemination of research to diverse audiences and/or readerships.
Timetable
4 timetabled sessions and attendance at end of year Undergraduate Conference
Requirements of Entry
Successful completion of level 3H psychology single honours
Co-requisites
PSYCH4007P (Single Honours students only)
Assessment
Assessment
The assessment for this course is linked to participation in the Undergraduate Honours Conference that takes place within Semester 2 and after dissertation research reports are submitted. Students will submit to a Conference programme and nominate their conference contribution of choice. This may take the format of (but is not limited to) a formal scientific presentation, informal oral presentations tailored to non-academic audiences, panel discussions, formal short form written science communications, or infographics. These options may be adjusted slightly each year depending on the organisation of the Conference and to allow flexible and inclusive choices for participating students.
Course Aims
To develop in students the ability to communication research findings and dissemination of research outcomes to diverse audiences and/or readerships.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
■ Summarise research findings in a concise and accessible manner
■ Translate research findings to illustrate the impact to applied and/or theoretical contexts
■ Communicate these findings via different methods (e.g. written, spoken or infographic)