Introductory Psychology
Middlesex University Summer School
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| Start date: | July 2013 |
| Credits: | 30 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 28 days |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Entry level: | Highschool |
Description
You will be introduced to selected topics from social psychology, cognition and individual differences to provide an insight to the way that psychology is taught at university. In each of these areas you will be introduced to contemporary theory and research and will also have an opportunity to get hands-on experience of the techniques used to investigate these topics. The module is suitable for anyone who is considering studying psychology at higher education level or those who are interested in contemporary psychology. Students who (a) successfully complete the necessary assessments to an appropriate standard and (b) are eligible for entry onto a Middlesex University degree course will be guaranteed a place on Middlesex Universitys BSc Psychology course.
Middlesex Summer School also offers this course as part of a Package Programme, combining academic study with an exciting social programme and accommodation. There are different package options, three or five week programmes, with either 15 or 30 credits. For more information please visit the school website.
Contents
Syllabus:
Cognitive Psychology
* Attention
* Memory
* Problem Solving
* Cognitive Psychology Experiments
Individual Differences
* Intelligence
* Personality
* Case Studies
Social Psychology
* Interpersonal perception
* Social Influence
* Measuring Attitudes with Questionnaires
Learning, Teaching & Assessment Strategy:
Teaching:
Interactive lectures, small group work and practical classes.
Assessment Scheme:
Coursework (100%): 2 essays and 2 research reports (each 1000 words) along with a pass grade in a basic maths test (compulsory only for students seeking entry onto the degree programme).
Middlesex Summer School also offers this course as part of a Package Programme, combining academic study with an exciting social programme and accommodation. There are different package options, three or five week programmes, with either 15 or 30 credits. For more information please visit the school website.
Lecturers
Stephen Nunn, Jonathan Sigger and Richard Barry
Requirements
All courses (except Spanish and French options) are taught in English and require TOEFL 550 (IELTS 6.0) or the equivalent if English is a second language.
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 6 |
| TOEFL paper-based test score: | 550 |
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