Cognitive Psychology (C8551)
Cognitive Psychology
Module C8551
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Full Module Description
Cognitive Psychology is the study of the mind; the science of how we think. Lectures will provide a broad coverage of Cognitive Psychology, which may include topics such as perception, attention, memory, language, and thinking, as well as individual differences in cognition. Practicals and workshops provide experiential learning via participation in experiments using key experimental techniques. You will also practice the evaluative and creative problem-solving skills needed to devise cognitive psychological research and to discuss its theoretical and real-world importance.
Module Outline
Cognitive Psychology is the study of the mind; the science of how we think. Lectures will provide a broad coverage of Cognitive Psychology, which may include topics such as perception, attention, memory, language, and thinking, as well as individual differences in cognition. Practicals and workshops provide experiential learning via participation in experiments using key experimental techniques. You will also practice the evaluative and creative problem-solving skills needed to devise cognitive psychological research and to discuss its theoretical and real-world importance.
Module learning outcomes
Describe and critically evaluate core research in cognitive psychology, including individual differences
Critically evaluate approaches to generating and testing research questions
Exercise decision-making in research design and understand the limitations of different approaches
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 9 | 100.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 70.00% |
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 | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Autumn Semester | Practical | 2 hours | 11101000000 |
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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