Intimate Relationships (C8572)
Intimate Relationships
Module C8572
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module mainly focuses on romantic relationships. We will review historical and classic approaches to studying intimate relationships as well as exciting new research to better understand real-world relationship functioning. General topics include attachment, attraction, social cognition, commitment, love, sexuality, conflict, and maintaining high-quality
relationships, as well as breaking up and being single.
We will explore questions such as: Why are relationships so important to us? What informs our choice of friends and romantic partners? What predicts satisfaction and stability in relationships? How can we become better romantic partners? And what predicts wellbeing in singlehood?
Module learning outcomes
Understand and apply classic theories, current research, and common methods in the science of relationship
Critically evaluate observations and statements about intimate relationships (e.g. "common beliefs")
Effectively communicate relationship science to lay audiences
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Computer Based Exam | T2 Week 6 (30 minutes) | 46.67% |
| Computer Based Exam | T2 Week 11 (30 minutes) | 53.33% |
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.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Mariko Visserman
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