BA Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Thought
Year 1
(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the year students should have provided evidence of being able to:- demonstrate a familiarity with the basic concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features of philosophy, HPS and psychology;- use basic generic and subject specific intellectual qualities i.e. > be able to communicate the results of their work; > present a structured and coherent simple argument; > be able to interpret and evaluate the underlying concepts and principles of the discipline; > evaluate qualitative and/or quantitative data;- demonstrate an ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving associated with philosophy, HPS and psychology;- appreciate their strengths and weaknesses as learners;- demonstrate an awareness of professional and disciplinary boundaries.
Transferable (key) skills
Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:- qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to philosophy, HPS and psychology;- skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility.
Assessment
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:- demonstrating the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and techniques relevant to philosophy, HPS and psychology;- work that covers a restricted area of the discipline;- demonstrating emerging abilities, skills and competencies.