Psychology Professional Placement Year (C8900)
Psychology Professional Placement Year
Module C8900
Module details for 2025/26.
120 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
The Psychology Professional Placement Year provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within professional work settings. Students apply theoretical knowledge from their first two years of study to work environments, bridging the gap between academic learning and practical application. The placement allows students to develop key skills such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, whilst also receiving specialised training relevant to their specific placements. The placement year enhances employability, offering experience in paid work whilst fostering personal and professional growth through self-reflection and skill development in preparation for future careers in psychology or related fields.
Module learning outcomes
Integrate academic knowledge and understanding with practical professional experience
Develop and apply knowledge and expertise effectively in a working environment
Evaluate personal and professional development, particularly in relation to employability
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (3000 words) | Resit assessment period Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 0.00% |
| Log | Summer Vacation | 0.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
Prof Jessica Horst
Assess convenor
/profiles/205721
Please note that the University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver courses and modules in accordance with the descriptions set out here. However, the University keeps its courses and modules under review with the aim of enhancing quality. Some changes may therefore be made to the form or content of courses or modules shown as part of the normal process of curriculum management.
The University reserves the right to make changes to the contents or methods of delivery of, or to discontinue, merge or combine modules, if such action is reasonably considered necessary by the University. If there are not sufficient student numbers to make a module viable, the University reserves the right to cancel such a module. If the University withdraws or discontinues a module, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative module.