Programme Specifications

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• to develop an understanding of Human Biology and provide a firm foundation in scientific method including laboratory and analytical skills
• to promote and develop independent learning and encourage and support professional studies in human biology

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• the benchmark statements for Biosciences and Anthropology (Biological);
• Framework for Higher Education Qualifications;
• Criteria for recognition by Society of Biology

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a broadly-based core curriculum covering the major concepts, principles and theories associated with Human Biological Sciences from a whole body perspective
• identify, explain and discuss theoretical frameworks appropriate to the study of Human Biology
• demonstrate an understanding of knowledge of critical arguments in human biology that are at the forefront of the discipline

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• analyse, synthesise and summarise information critically, including published research or reports;
• recognise and apply subject-specific theories, concepts or principles;
• apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems;
• obtain and integrate several lines of subject-specific evidence to formulate and test hypotheses;
• recognise the ethical issues of investigations and apply ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• design, plan, conduct and report on investigations, which may involve primary or secondary data (eg, from a survey database); these data may be obtained through individual or group projects;
• obtain, record, collate and analyse data using appropriate techniques in the field and/or laboratory, working by themselves or in a group;
• undertake field and/or laboratory investigations of the living human being or human material in a responsible, safe and ethical manner; showing sensitivity to the impact of investigations on the subjects under investigation and paying due attention to risk assessment, relevant health and safety regulations, and consent procedures.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should have developed a range of communication, information technology, interpersonal, self-management and generic cognitive skills. They should be able to: 

• communicate effectively in a variety of formats;
• cite and reference work in an appropriate manner
• use information technology effectively as a learning and communication tool;
• work effectively as an individual and as part of a team;
• manage personal learning efficiently and effectively;
• develop skills management for lifelong learning including target setting for personal, academic and career development;
• develop the ability to work independently.

4. Programme structure

4.1       Part A - Introductory Modules

Compulsory and optional modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with 60 in each semester. 

Year-long modules have equal credit weightings per semester.

4.2       Part B - Degree Modules

Compulsory and optional modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester.  Students who opt for a 50/70 or 70/50 split of credit weightings must have the permission of the Programme Director.

Year-long modules have equal credit weightings per semester.

4.3       Part I - Placement (8 semester programme only)

DPS Route: Candidates on degree programmes with professional training will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI002.
OR
DIntS Route (2014 entry onwards): Candidates on degree programmes with international studies will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI005.

4.4       Part C - Degree Modules

*The Compulsory Project Module PSC200 is divided between Semesters 1 and 2 with a permitted modular weight distribution of 10:30 or 20:20.  Students who opt for a 20:20 modular weight distribution must have the permission of the module organiser.

C⁺ indicates modules from which at least 40 credits must be taken over the two semesters.

Compulsory and optional modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester.  Students who opt for a 50/70 or 70/50 split of credit weightings must have the permission of the Programme Director.

Please note: Optional modules are subject to availability and timetable permitting.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XX

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C). The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

The overarching aim of the Psychology BSc is to provide graduates with the basic skills to be able to begin a career as a chartered psychologist. This is achieved by meeting the programme standards for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Psychology programmes, like ours, which have this accreditation, must demonstrate that they equip graduates with the necessary skills to start on the path to becoming a professional in the field.  This means demonstrating that we:

• equip students with intellectual, practical and transferable skills required for a career as a chartered psychologist
• develop and promote independent learning
• develop knowledge of a range of research skills and methods for investigating experience and behaviour
• promote and provide, where appropriate, a multi-disciplinary educational experience

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• British Psychological Society GBR curriculum
• Benchmark statements for Psychology
• Framework for Higher Education Qualifications

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the core sub fields of the discipline: biological, cognitive, conceptual and historical issues, developmental, individual differences and social psychology.
• With reference to appropriate research designs, describe a range of quantitative, qualitative and statistical research methods and techniques appropriate to psychometrics and psychological testing

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• demonstrate evidence-based scientific reasoning, and make critical judgements about arguments and primary source material in psychology;
• adopt multiple perspectives, systematically analyse the relationships between them and use these insights to make informed critical judgements and evaluations;
• search for similarities and general principles in order to detect meaningful patterns in psychological functioning;
• recognise the continuous significance and import for psychology of contextual, interpersonal and cultural influences, and have some appreciation of the complexities their recognition raises;
• conduct and report an empirically-based research project under appropriate supervision, demonstrating at an appropriate level the relevant skills associated with personal planning, project management.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• Observe, record and give a systematic account of human behaviour in a multitude of settings
• Design an experiment to test the evidence for a specific theory or hypothesis taking into account an appropriate range of relevant variables
• Collect both a qualitative and quantitative data and apply appropriate analytic techniques to each
• Communicate and listen effectively, and be aware of how ethical considerations are relevant to professional psychological interactions.  

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• Demonstrate computer literacy with respect to relevant and widely used word-processing, database and analytic software packages and resources
• Use electronic and other resources to search for, identify and organise psychological information in library books, journals, and appropriate online sources
• Work independently and in groups to solve problems including the ability to clarify, find alternative solutions, reach common goals and evaluate outcomes.
• Communicate effectively to a range of audiences on psychological topics using an appropriate medium

4. Programme structure

4.1       Part A  - Introductory Modules

4.2       Part B  - Degree Modules

4.3       Part I - Placement (8 semester programme only)

DPS Route: Candidates on degree programmes with professional training will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI003.

OR

DIntS Route (2015 entry onwards): Candidates on degree programmes with international studies will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI005.

4.4       Part C  - Degree Modules

Please note: Optional modules are subject to availability and timetable permitting. 

Compulsory and optional modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester.  Students who opt for a 50/70 or 70/50 split of credit weightings must have the permission of the Programme Director.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XX

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• to provide students with an intellectually stimulating environment within which they can develop knowledge, understanding and skills
• to enable students to benefit from a broad curriculum grounded in the study of sport, exercise science and pedagogy
• to enable students to engage with issues through specialist study and research
• to allow students to draw upon knowledge and expertise in both teaching and research to support their professional practice
• to enhance students’ career and employment prospects by developing a range of transferable skills embedded in the programme
• to support the student experience through effective management and improvement of the School’s learning and teaching resources

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• Subject Benchmark Statement (Unit 25 : Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism)
• The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (2001)

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate: 

• an ability to reflect critically upon approaches to the acquisition, interpretation and analysis of information in a variety of sport contexts
• their knowledge and understanding of sport-related behaviour through critical evaluation of both academic and professional practices

Module choice will be important in determining whether the following intended learning outcomes are achieved: 

• an understanding of human structure and function addressed in multi- discipline based enquiry
• an ability to appraise and evaluate the effects of sport and exercise intervention on the participant and special populations
• the importance of the social, economic and political domains to explain the development and differentiation of sport in society.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• reflect critically on the central themes and issues in modules within the programme
• critically assess and interpret evidence from data and text derived from sport-related enquiry
• present a reasoned argument to assess the merits of contrasting theories, explanations and instructional models
• relate theory to practice in sport, exercise and pedagogy
• apply knowledge to solve problems in a variety of laboratory and sport-based practicals

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• plan, design and execute a sustained piece of independent research
• monitor and evaluate sports performance in laboratories and field settings
• undertake laboratory and fieldwork efficiently and with due regard to safety and risk assessment
• plan, prepare and present appropriate techniques and skills to develop practice in a range of sport activities

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should have developed competencies in the following generic skill areas: 

• communication
• numeracy
• information technology
• team work
• problem solving
• management of self learning

(ref. Skills for Success Programme http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/ltd/services/stud_support/programme.html)

4. Programme structure

Part C - Degree Modules 

 Modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester.  Students who opt for a 50/70 or 70/50 split of credit weightings must have the permission of the Programme Director.

* Students may opt for either PSC003 or PSC005, not both.

** Students may opt for either PSC100 or PSC103, not both. 

Please note: Optional modules are subject to availability and timetable permitting.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XX

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates’ final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in Part C modules at Loughborough University.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• to provide students with an intellectually stimulating environment within which they can develop knowledge, understanding and skills
• to enable students to benefit from a broad curriculum grounded in the study of sport, exercise science and pedagogy
• to enable students to engage with issues through specialist study and research
• to allow students to draw upon knowledge and expertise in both teaching and research to support their professional practice
• to enhance students’ career and employment prospects by developing a range of transferable skills embedded in the programme
• to support the student experience through effective management and improvement of the School’s learning and teaching resources

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• Subject Benchmark Statement (Unit 25 : Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism)
• The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (2001)

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate: 

• an ability to reflect critically upon approaches to the acquisition, interpretation and analysis of information in a variety of sport contexts
• their knowledge and understanding of sport-related behaviour through critical evaluation of both academic and professional practices

Module choice will be important in determining whether the following intended learning outcomes are achieved: 

• an understanding of human structure and function addressed in multi- discipline based enquiry
• an ability to appraise and evaluate the effects of sport and exercise intervention on the participant and special populations
• the importance of the social, economic and political domains to explain the development and differentiation of sport in society.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• reflect critically on the central themes and issues in modules within the programme
• critically assess and interpret evidence from data and text derived from sport-related enquiry
• present a reasoned argument to assess the merits of contrasting theories, explanations and instructional models
• relate theory to practice in sport, exercise and pedagogy
• apply knowledge to solve problems in a variety of laboratory and sport-based practicals

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• plan, design and execute a sustained piece of independent research
• monitor and evaluate sports performance in laboratories and field settings
• undertake laboratory and fieldwork efficiently and with due regard to safety and risk assessment
• plan, prepare and present appropriate techniques and skills to develop practice in a range of sport activities

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should have developed competencies in the following generic skill areas: 

• communication
• numeracy
• information technology
• team work
• problem solving
• management of self learning

(ref. Skills for Success Programme http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/ltd/services/stud_support/programme.html)

4. Programme structure

4.1         Part A  - Introductory Modules

All modules are compulsory with an equal weighting of 60 credits in each semester

4.2       Part B - Degree Modules

Compulsory and optional modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester.

Please note: Optional modules are subject to availability and timetable permitting.

4.3       Part I - Placement (8 semester programme only)

DPS Route: Candidates on degree programmes with professional training will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI004.

OR

DIntS Route: Candidates on degree programmes with international studies will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI005.

4.4       Part C - Degree Modules

Modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester. 

Please note: Optional modules are subject to availability and timetable permitting.

*Students may opt for either PSC003 or PSC005, not both

**Students may opt for either PSC100 or PSC103 not both

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XX

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• to provide students with an intellectually stimulating environment within which they can develop knowledge, understanding and skills
• to allow students to draw upon knowledge and expertise in both teaching and research to support their professional practice
• to enable students to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of issues in sport, leisure and management through specialist study and research
• to enhance students’ career and employment prospects by developing a range of transferable skills embedded in the programme
• to support the student experience through effective management and improvement of the School’s learning and teaching resources.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• Subject Benchmark Statement (Unit 25 : Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism)
• The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate: 

• an ability to reflect critically upon approaches to the acquisition, interpretation and analysis of information in a variety of sport and leisure contexts
• their knowledge and understanding of sport, management and leisure-related behaviour through critical evaluation of both academic and professional practices
• the importance of the social, economic and political domains to explain the development and differentiation of sport and leisure in society
• the importance of policy, planning and management to the delivery of sport and leisure opportunities
• an ability to understand, critically evaluate and reflect upon issues of lifestyle, consumption and culture, and to analyse the affect that they can have on people’s leisure
• an ability to appraise and evaluate the effects of sport, exercise and leisure interventions on individual and special populations

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• reflect critically on the central themes and issues in modules within the programme
• critically assess and interpret evidence from data and text derived from sport and leisure enquiry
• present a reasoned argument to assess the merits of contrasting theories, explanations and instructional models
• relate theory to practice in sport, leisure and management
• review the social, political, economic and physical contexts of leisure and assess the impact of these upon leisure operations

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• plan, design and execute a sustained piece of independent research 

• monitor and evaluate sport and leisure activities in field settings 

• undertake fieldwork efficiently and with due regard to safety and risk assessment 

• apply vocationally relevant concepts to the operation and strategic management of human, financial and physical resources 

Only in placement year (Diploma in Professional Studies): 

• demonstrate vocationally relevant managerial skills and knowledge with experience of professional practice

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should have developed competencies in the following generic skill areas: 

• communication
• numeracy
• information technology
• team work
• problem solving
• management of self learning 

(ref. Skills for Success Programme http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/ltd/services/stud_support/programme.html)

4. Programme structure

4.1       Part A  - Introductory Modules

Compulsory and optional modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester.  Students who opt for a 50/70 or 70/50 split of credit weightings must have the permission of the Programme Director.

Please note: Optional modules are subject to availability and timetable permitting.

4.2       Part B - Degree Modules

Compulsory and optional modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester.  Students who opt for a 50/70 or 70/50 split of credit weightings must have the permission of the Programme Director.

Please note: Optional modules are subject to availability and timetable permitting.

4.3       Part I - Placement (8 semester programme only)

DPS Route: Candidates on degree programmes with professional training will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI001.

OR

DIntS Route: Candidates on degree programmes with international studies will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI005.

4.4       Part C - Degree Modules

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XX.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• to provide students with an intellectually stimulating environment within which they can develop knowledge, understanding and skills
• to enable students to benefit from a broad curriculum grounded in the study of sport, exercise science, pedagogy and management
• to enable students to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of issues in sport, exercise science, leisure and management through specialist study and research
• to allow students to draw upon knowledge and expertise in both teaching and research to support their professional practice
• to enhance students’ career and employment prospects by developing a range of transferable skills embedded in the programme
• to support the student experience through effective management and improvement of the School’s learning and teaching resources.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• Subject Benchmark Statement (Unit 25 : Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism)
• The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (2001)

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate: 

• an ability to reflect critically upon approaches to the acquisition, interpretation and analysis of information in a variety of sport contexts
• their knowledge and understanding of sport, management and leisure- related behaviour
• an understanding of theories, principles and practice, developed from study of core management areas of human resources, finance, economics, marketing and operations as applied to sport and leisure contexts
• the importance of policy, planning and management to the delivery of sport and leisure operations 

Module choice will be important in determining whether the following intended learning outcomes are achieved: 

• the importance of the social, economic and political domains to explain the development and differentiation of sport in society.
• an understanding of human structure and function addressed in multi- discipline based enquiry
• an ability to understand, critically evaluate and reflect upon issues of lifestyle, consumption and culture, and to analyse the affect that they can have on people’s leisure.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• reflect critically on the central themes and issues in modules within the programme
• critically assess and interpret evidence from data and text derived from sport and leisure related enquiry
• present a reasoned argument to assess the merits of contrasting theories, explanations and instructional models
• relate theory to practice in sport, exercise, leisure and management
• apply knowledge to solve problems in a variety of laboratory and sport-based practicals

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• plan, design and execute a sustained piece of independent research
• monitor and evaluate sports performance in laboratories and field settings
• undertake laboratory and fieldwork efficiently and with due regard to safety and risk assessment
• plan, prepare and present appropriate techniques and skills to develop practice in a range of sport activities
• apply vocationally relevant concepts to the operation and strategic management of human, financial and physical resources

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should have developed competencies in the following generic skill areas:

• communication
• numeracy
• information technology
• team work
• problem solving
• management of self learning

(ref. Skills for Success Programme http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/ltd/services/stud_support/programme.html)  

4. Programme structure

4.1       Part A  - Introductory Modules

 *Students are not permitted to take additional optional modules from the School of Business and Economics in Part A.

Compulsory and optional modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester.  Students who opt for a 50/70 or 70/50 split of credit weightings must have the permission of the Programme Director.

4.2       Part B - Degree Modules

^M Signifies management modules which, combined, should not exceed a maximum modular weight of 50.

Compulsory and optional modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester.  Students who opt for a 50/70 or 70/50 split of credit weightings must have the permission of the Programme Director.

4.3       Part I - Placement (8 semester programme only)

DPS Route: Candidates on degree programmes with professional training will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI004.

OR

DIntS Route: Candidates on degree programmes with international studies will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI005.

4.4       Part C - Degree Modules

*Students may opt for either PSC003 or PSC005, not both

Please note: Optional modules are subject to availability and timetable permitting. 

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XX.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

The overarching aim of the Loughborough Psychology programmes is to provide a comprehensive and coherent understanding of key and cutting-edge aspects of psychological science through five integrated but distinct undergraduate pathways.

Within this general aim, curriculum content reflects the need to meet the programme standards for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and:

• equip students with intellectual, practical and transferable skills for careers in which psychology provides a relevant  foundation;
• develop a range of research skills for investigating experience and behaviour, culminating in the deployment of these skills in the conduct and reporting of an independent piece of research;
• foster a constructive, critical approach to the evaluation of psychological theory and research, and to relations between psychology and its cognate disciplines in both academic and applied settings;
• enable students to develop and sustain arguments and solve problems through a conceptually and empirically grounded understanding of psychological topics, and to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to different audiences; and
• promote and provide a multi-disciplinary educational experience.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• British Psychological Society GBC curriculum
• Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
• The subject benchmark statement for Psychology
• University Learning and Teaching Strategy
• The subject benchmark statement for General Business and Management
• The subject benchmark statement for Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of these programmes, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the following areas.

Specific to the Psychology (Psych) pathway

Specific to the Social Psychology (SP) pathway

Specific to the Business Psychology (BP) pathway

Specific to the Sport and Exercise Psychology (SPEX) pathway

Specific to the Psychology with Criminology (PwC) pathway

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of these programmes, students should be able to:

Specific to the Psychology (Psych) pathway

Specific to the Social Psychology (SP) pathway

Specific to the Business Psychology (BP) pathway

Specific to the Sport and Exercise Psychology (SPEX) pathway

Specific to the Psychology with Criminology (PwC) pathway

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of these programmes, students should be able to:

Specific to the Psychology (Psych) pathway

Specific to the Social Psychology (SP) pathway

Specific to the Business Psychology (BP) pathway

Specific to the Sport and Exercise Psychology (SPEX) pathway

Specific to the Psychology with Criminology (PwC) pathway

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of these programmes, students should be able to:

Specific to the Psychology (Psych) pathway

Specific to the Social Psychology (SP) pathway

Specific to the Business Psychology (BP) pathway

Specific to the Sport and Exercise Psychology (SPEX) pathway

Specific to the Psychology with Criminology (PwC) pathway

4. Programme structure

Candidates must take a total modular weight of 120 credits in each Part with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester, taking into account both compulsory and optional modules.  Individual modules taught and assessed over both semesters with a modular weight of 10 may count against either semester 1 or semester 2, depending on the balance of other modular weights between semesters.  Where the modular weight of a module taught and assessed over both semesters is 20 or 40, this shall be split equally between semesters.

4.1a    Part A – Compulsory Introductory Modules for all Programmes

Plus one ‘Academic & Professional Skills’ module from the list below:

4.1b    Part A – Additional Compulsory Introductory Modules for Specific Programmes

4.1c     Part A – Optional Introductory Modules by Programme

Psychology – 20 credits from the following 10-credit modules:

Social Psychology – 20 credits from the following 10-credit modules:

Business Psychology – 20 credits from the following 10-credit modules:

Sport and Exercise Psychology – 10 credits from the following 10-credit modules:

Psychology with Criminology – No optional modules.

4.2a    Part B – Compulsory Degree Modules for all Programmes

4.2b    Part B – Additional Compulsory Degree Modules for Specific Programmes

4.2c     Part B – Optional Degree Modules by Programme – all subject to confirmation, availability and having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

Psychology – 40 credits from the following 10-credit modules:

Social Psychology – 20 credits from the following 10-credit modules :

 Business Psychology – 20 credits from the following 10-credit modules:

Sport and Exercise Psychology – 10 credits from the following 10-credit modules:

Psychology with Criminology – No Optional Modules

4.3       Part I (4-year/8-semester programme only)

Candidates pursue ONE of the following streams:

(i)        Placement Stream (DPS)

Candidates will undertake an appropriate psychology-related placement.

(ii)       Study Abroad Stream (DIntS) where applicable

Candidates will study at an approved academic institution overseas.

(iii)      Split Stream (DIntS)

Candidates will undertake an appropriate psychology-related placement for half the year and will study at an approved academic institution overseas for the other half of the academic year where applicable.

4.4a    Part C – Degree Modules by Programme

* one project module relevant to the individual student’s programme of study

4.4b    Part C – Additional Optional Degree Modules for Specific Programmes – all subject to confirmation, availability, having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules, and approval by the Programme Director.

Psychology – 80 credits from relevant optional modules listed in the table above under 4.4a and may include up to 10 credits from the University-Wide Language Programme, subject to approval by Programme Director.

Social Psychology – 40 credits from relevant optional modules listed in the table above under 4.4a and the following (depending on modules taken from other pathways) and may include up to 10 credits from the University-Wide Language Programme, subject to approval by Programme Director:

Business Psychology – 40 credits from relevant optional modules listed in the table under 4.4a and the following (depending on modules taken from other pathways) and may include up to 10 credits from the University-Wide Language Programme, subject to approval by Programme Director:

Sport and Exercise Psychology – 20 credits from relevant optional modules listed in the table under 4.4a.

Psychology with Criminology – 40 credits from relevant optional modules listed in the table under 4.4a (depending on modules taken from other pathways) of which 20 must be from Criminology and Social Policy options.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to Part C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX. 

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• to provide students with an intellectually stimulating environment within which they can develop knowledge, understanding and skills
• to provide students with a broad curriculum grounded in the study of sport with particular relevance to gymnastics
• to enable students to develop an understanding of the science of gymnastics through specialist study and research
• to allow students to draw upon knowledge and expertise in training, skill acquisition, technique, selection and coaching in gymnastics to support potential gymnastics related employment
• to enhance students’ career and employment prospects by developing a range of transferable skills embedded in the programme
• to support the student experience through effective management and improvement of the School’s learning and teaching resources

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• Subject Benchmark Statement (Unit 25 : Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism)
• The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (2001)

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate: 

• an ability to reflect critically upon approaches to the acquisition, interpretation and analysis of information in a variety of sport contexts
• their knowledge and understanding of sport-related behaviour through critical evaluation of both academic and professional practices
• an understanding of human structure and function with reference to sport from the study of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, psychology, motor learning and motor control
• an ability to appraise and evaluate the effects of applied sport science on the elite gymnast
• an understanding of the requirements needed for the performance of gymnastics in comparison with other sports from the perspective of various sports science disciplines

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• reflect critically on the central themes and issues in modules within the Gymnastics Pathway
• critically assess and interpret research studies in gymnastics
• critically asses the various limiting factors for elite sport performance in general and gymnastics in particular
• relate theory to practice in the various disciplines as applied to gymnastics
• apply knowledge to solve problems related to technique, training and coaching in gymnastics

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• plan, design and execute a sustained piece of independent research on gymnastics
• plan, prepare and present appropriate methodologies for the development of gymnastics performance
• coach and manually support basic gymnastic skills

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should have developed competencies in the following generic skill areas: 

• communication
• numeracy
• information technology
• team work
• problem solving
• management of self learning

(ref. Skills for Success Programme http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/ltd/services/stud_support/programme.html)

4. Programme structure

4.1       Part A - Introductory Modules

4.2       Part B - Degree Modules

4.3       Part I - Placement (8 semester programme only)

DPS Route: Candidates on degree programmes with professional training will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI004.

OR

DIntS Route: Candidates on degree programmes with international studies will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI005.

4.4       Part C - Degree Modules

 Please note: Optional modules are subject to availability and timetable permitting.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation  XX.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C (and D if applicable). The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.