Cognitive Psychology (PHDE0006)

Key information

Faculty: IOE
Teaching department: Psychology and Human Development
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Core module for BSc Psychology with Education. Option module for BA Education Studies, BSc Social Sciences and BSc Social Sciences with Quantitative Methods students ONLY.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This option provides an opportunity to start learning about how the brain generates cognition. You will learn about how we understand what we see, how we produce and understand language, how we make decision and plans, and what happens when things go wrong. You will develop a critical appreciation of contrasting theoretical perspectives and models in cognitive development & learning. You will also evaluate research findings and theoretical models for their potential applications to classroom and related contexts in schools and in other educational settings.

NOTE: This module鈥檚 content will be more accessible to students who have attended an introductory psychology module in year 1.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 50% Coursework

50% Exam
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 141
Module leader: Dr Marta Francesconi
Who to contact for more information: m.francesconi@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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