PS2017: Advanced Psychology A - Concepts And Theory

PS2017: ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGY A - CONCEPTS AND THEORY (2026-2027)

Last modified: 22 Jul 2026 13:43

Course Overview

This course builds on the material covered in the 1st-year courses, expanding on psychology’s concepts and theories. The course covers three core areas of psychology: language and cognition, perception, and individual differences.

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	2
Term	First Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Travis Seale-Carlisle

Qualification Prerequisites

Programme Level 2

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Either PS1009 Introductory Psychology I: Concepts and Theory (Passed) or PS1012 Introductory Psychology I: Concepts and Theory (Distance) (Passed)
Programme Level 2
Any Undergraduate Programme
One of PS1509 Introductory Psychology II: Concepts and Theory (Passed) or PS1512 Introductory Psychology II: Concepts and Theory (Distance) (Passed) or SF1501 Introductory Psychology II: Concepts and Theory (Foundation) (Passed)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

PS2015 Advanced Psychology a - Concepts and Theory (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

Students will learn about classic and contemporary research on language and cognition, perception and individual differences.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 21st September 2026 for Term 1 and Full Year courses and 8th January 2027 for Term 2 courses.

Summative Assessments

Essay

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	40
Assessment Weeks	12	Feedback Weeks	14	Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	Students will receive written feedback during continuous assessment.	Word Count	1500

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Conceptual	Analyse	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current research within 4 core areas of Psychology
Conceptual	Evaluate	Produce critical accounts of current topics and research in psychology.

Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	60
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	Automated score released immediately.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Conceptual	Remember	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts within 4 core areas of Psychology
Factual	Understand	Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of historical background with 4 core areas of Psychology

Formative Assessment

Class Test - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type	Formative	Weighting
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks	Look up Week Numbers
Feedback

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Resit Assessments

Resubmission of Failed Elements

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	100
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback

Learning Outcomes

Sorry, we don't have this information available just now. Please check the course guide on or with the Course Coordinator
Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Conceptual	Remember	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts within 4 core areas of Psychology
Conceptual	Analyse	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current research within 4 core areas of Psychology
Factual	Understand	Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of historical background with 4 core areas of Psychology
Conceptual	Evaluate	Produce critical accounts of current topics and research in psychology.

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