Higher National Diploma in Applied Psychology

TRUR1251
Research Methods

This module introduces the concept of scientific method and how this is applied to psychological research. It will develop and understanding of quantitative and qualitative techniques and will introduce basic statistical analysis and interpretation.

TRUR1252
The Great Debate

Different schools of thought and debates within psychology are examined from both a historical and applied approaches, including the evolution of religion.

TRUR1256
Personal and Professional Development

This module aims to develop the student in both academic and career terms. Through experiences of a range of specific study and research skills and a focus on current research and career opportunities. Examination and presentation of classic case studies will develop students’ critical reading skills, and teach how to extract the relevant issues, and to expand their powers of critical analysis.

TRUR1253
Biological Psychology

This module introduces students to the biological basis of behaviour. The role of the nervous and endocrine systems in producing behaviours, as well as genetics, will be investigated.

TRUR1254
Information Processing

This module will develop an understanding of the history, assumptions and methodologies of cognitive psychology. It will examine a range of theories from within the approach that explain cognitive functioning.

TRUR1255
Relationships

This module examines the major influences on current Social Psychology and the implications of these influences in the way in which this approach attempts to deal with real world problems. There will be a focus on communication styles and personal space.

TRUR2252
Educational Psychology

This module will cover the application of developmental theory and research applied to the educational setting. It will develop a critical appreciation of the problems of putting theory into practice.

TRUR2253
Mental Health and Well-being

To familiarise students with key definitions, concepts and models in the area of clinical psychology. To describe a range of core disorders and conditions, and to consider theories relevant to their aetiology, treatment and management. An appreciation of the changing nature of disorders and treatment approaches.

TRUR2254
Data Analysis and Interpretation

This module will develop an understanding of basic statistical packages used to analyse quantitative data as well as methods of analysing qualitative data. It will consolidate the knowledge gained during the Research Methods module, and report writing ability.

TRUR2251
Group Project

This module is an opportunity for students to put into practice their research knowledge and skills. Students will work in small groups researching predetermined topics. Emphasis will be placed on the student developing transferable skills appropriate to contemporary employment contexts or further higher education.

TRUR2255
Business Psychology

This module will introduce the application of psychology to performance at work. It will introduce the ways in which psychology is used to understand behaviour in these environments in order to maximise individual or team performance. It will examine the major influences on Social Psychology and the implications of these influences in the way in which this approach attempts to deal with real world problems.

TRUR2256
Criminal Psychology

This module will expand on the theoretical explanations of perception, memory and decision making in a range of settings. Different schools of thought and debates within psychology are examined from both a historical and applied approach. It will introduce the relationship between man and the environment and examine the effects of the environment on behaviour and behaviour upon the environment.