Self Regulation (C8894)
Self Regulation: The Science of Achieving Your Goals
Module C8894
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
We need to regulate our thoughts, feelings and behaviour in order to achieve our goals. In this module, we will consider the processes involved in self-regulation, how it interacts with emotional, physical and social functioning, and interventions that can help people to achieve their goals. You will gain theoretical and practical insights into how people successfully pursue their goals, and will apply these insights to your own lives. This module also takes a critical perspective on theories and evidence, and aims to help you develop your skills in thinking critically and evaluating the quality of research.
Full Module Description
We need to regulate our thoughts, feelings and behaviour in order to achieve our goals. In this module, we will consider the processes involved in self-regulation, how it interacts with emotional, physical and social functioning, and interventions that can help people to achieve their goals. You will gain theoretical and practical insights into how people successfully pursue their goals, and will apply these insights to your own lives. This module also takes a critical perspective on theories and evidence, and aims to help you develop your skills in thinking critically and evaluating the quality of research.
Module learning outcomes
Explain what is meant by self-regulation, using relevant examples
Understand the relevance of emotions in self-regulatory processes
Demonstrate familiarity with key theoretical models of self-regulation
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to promote successful self-regulation
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 25.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T1 Week 11 | 20.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | T1 Week 10 (1 hour) | 80.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 75.00% |
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.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn 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.
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