Clinical Psychology in Action (914C8)
Clinical Psychology in Action
Module 914C8
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Full Module Description
This module will give students a broad overview of the role of clinical psychology in working to help people suffering from psychological distress across the life span. Throughout the module, students will gain a detailed understanding on how clinical psychologists work with individuals at different life stages and with the types of psychological difficulties that emerge at each stage. You'll be invited to expolre the work of clinical psychologists in a wide range of contexts. Each teaching session will provide students with an overview of the topic area which will then be grounded and cosolidated through case examples. Students will be encouraged to take part in practical and explorative exercises to reflect on their own psychological and lifespan development and to use this to help them to deepen their undertsanding of the psychological difficulties suffered by others. There will also be opportunities to conduct practical exercises which will help to illustrate and 'bring to life' the ways that clinical psychologists work in practice.
Module Outline
This module will give students a broad overview of the role of clinical psychology in working to help people suffering from psychological distress across the life span. Throughout the module, students will gain a detailed understanding on how clinical psychologists work with individuals at different life stages and with the types of psychological difficulties that emerge at each stage. You'll be invited to expolre the work of clinical psychologists in a wide range of contexts. Each teaching session will provide students with an overview of the topic area which will then be grounded and cosolidated through case examples. Students will be encouraged to take part in practical and explorative exercises to reflect on their own psychological and lifespan development and to use this to help them to deepen their undertsanding of the psychological difficulties suffered by others. There will also be opportunities to conduct practical exercises which will help to illustrate and 'bring to life' the ways that clinical psychologists work in practice.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, a successful student should be able to systematically understand how clinical psychologists work in a range of service settings and contexts.
By the end of the module, a successful student should be able to describe and apply some practical and reflective skills used in clinical practice.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (2000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11111111110 |
How to read the week pattern
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