Module Code - Title:
PS4027
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APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
Year Last Offered:
2026/7
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
PS4021
PS4042
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
For students to develop an understanding of how psychology is applied in practice
To introduce students to the range of areas in which professional psychologists work
Syllabus:
To examine how major theories and core areas of psychology can be applied in professional practice
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Knowledge of the fields of practice covered by clinical, educational, occupational, forensic and health psychology
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
An appreciation of the problems encountered in professional psychology practice
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
none
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Lectures and fieldwork
Prime Texts:
Kremer et al (2003)
Applying Social Psychology
, Palgrave
Other Relevant Texts:
Kring (2007)
Abnormal Psychology
, Wiley
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BACHELOR OF ARTS
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF ARTS INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED ACCESS
BACHELOR OF LAWS (LAW PLUS)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
lisa.skilton@ul.ie