PS4040: Current Topics in Psychological Studies

PS4040: CURRENT TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES (2026-2027)

Last modified: 22 Jul 2026 13:43

Course Overview

This course will introduce students to a range of contemporary research developments and applications in psychology.

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	4
Term	First Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Dr Kevin Allan

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

Programme Level 4
Any Undergraduate Programme
Psychology (PS)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

Psychology is a diverse subject area exploring the human mind and behaviour. In this course students will be introduced to a wide range of contemporary research questions in psychology. They will develop a critical appreciation of psychological theory, research methodologies, and applications in a range of scientific and clinical subject areas.

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	50
Assessment Weeks	11	Feedback Weeks	14	Look up Week Numbers
Feedback		Word Count	1200

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Essay

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	50
Assessment Weeks	16	Feedback Weeks	19	Look up Week Numbers
Feedback		Word Count	1200

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Resubmission of failed element

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	100
Assessment Weeks	48	Feedback Weeks	51	Look up Week Numbers
Feedback

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Conceptual	Evaluate	Critically evaluate current theories and research in psychology
Factual	Understand	Demonstrate a critical awareness of a range of research areas in which psychology has made important contributions
Factual	Evaluate	Critically evaluate the empirical effectiveness of psychological work in key applied areas
Procedural	Understand	Demonstrate an extensive understanding of the range of research methodologies utilised in contemporary psychology,

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