FdSc Psychology with Sociology

Institution code	S32
Duration	3 years
Course type	Part-time
Study location	South Devon College (Paignton)

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Course details

Year 1
Core modules

SOUD1252
Research Methods 1

SOUD1452
Clinical Psychology

SOUD1453
Lifespan Development

SOUD1504
Sociological Imaginations

This module provides an introduction to sociology via C Wright Mills idea of the 'sociological imagination'. Introducing the sociological imagination as a quality of mind and method of analysing social problems it will discover what it is to have a 'sociological imagination' alongside exploration of classical and contemporary sociological theories and perspectives
Year 2
Core modules

SOUD1253
Developing Graduate Skills

SOUD1254
Sociology of Social Transformation and Cultural Change

SOUD2460
Qualitative Research Methods

This module aims to introduce students to psychology research from interpretative paradigms. Students will gain an understanding of interpretative research paradigms and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis. They will undertake and write up a small study using qualitative data collection and analysis methods.

SOUD2461
Individual Differences and Psychometric Tests

This module examines theories of individual differences and how instruments for measuring ability and personality are constructed and used. Students will construct their own personality scale and use this within a research study. It will also provide experience of translating research questions into research proposals in the context of a literature review
Final year
Core modules

SOUD2207
Social Identities in Modern Societies

SOUD2208
Social Change in a Modern World

SOUD2417
Health and Wellbeing

SOUD2418
Social and Biological Influences on Behaviour

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