Programme Specification
BSc (Hons) Business Psychology
Academic Year: 2020/21
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | British Psychological Society (BPS), for Graduate Membership of the Society (GM) and Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC). |
| Final award | BSc/BSc+DIntS/BSc+DPS |
| Programme title | BSc (Hons) Business Psychology |
| Programme code | PSUB19 |
| Length of programme | BSc – 3 years full-time BSc with placement – 4 years full-time |
| UCAS code | C8N0, C8N1 |
| Admissions criteria | BSc (Hons) - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/c8n0 BSc (Hons) DPS/DIntS - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/c8n1 |
| Date at which the programme specification was published | Wed, 01 Jul 2020 17:08:29 BST |
1. Programme Aims
The overarching aim of the Business Psychology programmes is to provide a comprehensive and coherent understanding of key and cutting-edge aspects of psychological science.
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:
- enable students to use their accumulated knowledge and skills in psychology to understand and enhance performance and well-being in work settings;
- 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 reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- British Psychological Society GBC curriculum
- Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
- The subject benchmark statement for Psychology
- The subject benchmark statement for General Business and Management
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.
|
K1 |
Social psychology: e.g. social cognition, attribution, attitudes, group processes and intergroup relations, close relationships and social constructionism. |
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K2 |
Cognitive psychology: e.g. perception, learning, memory, thinking, language, consciousness and cognitive neuropsychology. |
|
K3 |
Individual differences and personality: e.g. abnormal and normal personality, psychological testing, intelligence, cognitive style, emotion, motivation and mood. |
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K4 |
Developmental psychology: e.g. childhood, adolescence and life-span development, development of attachment, social relations, cognitive and language development, social and cultural contexts of development. |
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K5 |
Biological psychology: e.g. biological bases of behaviour, hormones and behaviour, behavioural genetics, neuropsychology, socio-biology and evolutionary psychology. |
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K6 |
Conceptual and historical issues in psychology: e.g. the scientific underpinnings of psychology as a discipline, its historical origins, development and limitations. |
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K7 |
Research design, including qualitative and quantitative methods, the nature and appropriate statistical analysis of data, psychometrics and measurement techniques, an empirical project. |
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K8 |
The behaviour, attitudes, health, decision-making and development of people in work settings. |
|
K9 |
The principles, theories and practices of management and business operations. |
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of these programmes, students should be able to:
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C1 |
Demonstrate evidence-based scientific reasoning, and make critical judgements about arguments and primary source material in psychology. |
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C2 |
Apply multiple perspectives to psychological issues, recognising that psychology involves a range of research methods, theories, evidence and applications. |
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C3 |
Search for similarities and general principles in order to detect and evaluate meaningful patterns in behaviour, psychological functioning, and experience. |
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C4 |
Recognise the continuous significance and importance for psychology of contextual, interpersonal and cultural influences, and appreciate the complexities their recognition raises. |
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C5 |
Examine practical, theoretical and ethical issues associated with the use of different methods, paradigms, analytic techniques and applications in psychology. |
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C6 |
Critically analyse methods and theory in psychology and demonstrate the relationship between theory and evidence. |
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C7 |
Use critical thinking, analysis and synthesis to evaluate and apply theory and research in psychology to business and management settings. |
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C8 |
Analyse business and management decisions and strategies, including the ability to identify and evaluate a range of alternative solutions. |
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of these programmes, students should be able to:
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P1 |
Observe, record and give a systematic account of human behaviour in a range of settings. |
|
P2 |
Make effective use of a variety of methods of data collection, including experiments, observation, psychometric tests, questionnaires, interviews and field studies. |
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P3 |
Analyse data using both quantitative and qualitative psychological methods. |
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P4 |
Present and evaluate psychological research findings. |
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P5 |
Use a variety of specialist software packages, laboratory and psychometric instruments, and digital data gathering platforms. |
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P6 |
Deploy effective listening skills and communicate psychological concepts, methods, and findings effectively in speech and writing. |
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P7 |
Apply ethical considerations to psychological research and professional practice. |
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P8 |
Conduct and report an empirically-based research project under appropriate supervision, demonstrating appropriate levels of personal planning and project management. |
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P9 |
Perform effectively within a team environment, displaying appropriate skills including leadership and feedback-giving and receiving. |
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P10 |
Communicate about the applications of psychology and related disciplines to business contexts in ways which non-specialists can understand. |
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of these programmes, students should be able to:
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T1 |
Generate, organise, analyse and interpret qualitative, numerical, statistical and other forms of data effectively. |
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T2 |
Demonstrate computer literacy with respect to relevant and widely used word-processing, database and analytic software packages and resources. |
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T3 |
Use electronic and other resources to search for, identify and organise information in library books, journals, and appropriate online sources. |
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T4 |
Work independently and in groups to solve problems, find alternative solutions, reach common goals and evaluate outcomes. |
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T5 |
Deploy critical judgements and evaluations to arrive at supported conclusions. |
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T6 |
Communicate effectively to a range of audiences using a range of media. |
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T7 |
Learn independently and pragmatically and take responsibility for their own learning and skill development. |
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T8 |
Deploy psychological skills and knowledge to manage people (including self) and business operations effectively. |
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T9 |
Display a positive attitude to change with a desire for excellence and constructive ideas for improvement. |
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
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Code |
Module Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
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PSA500 |
Foundations in Developmental and Social Psychology |
20 |
1 |
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PSA510 |
Foundations in Qualitative Research Methods |
10 |
1 |
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PSA503 |
Foundations in Quantitative Research Methods |
10 |
1 |
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PSA505 |
Academic & Professional Skills |
10 |
1 |
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PSA501 |
Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology |
10 |
2 |
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PSA509 |
Foundations in Cognitive Psychology |
10 |
2 |
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PSA511 |
Psychology Practicals A |
10 |
2 |
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PSA502 |
Foundations in Biological Psychology |
10 |
2 |
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BSA702 |
Introduction to Work Psychology |
10 |
2 |
4.1b Part A – Optional Introductory Modules
20 credits from optional modules listed in the table below and may include 10-credits from the University-wide Language Programme::
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Code |
Module Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
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BSA505 |
Organisational Behaviour |
10 |
1 |
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BSA055 |
Principles of Marketing |
10 |
1 |
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BSA506 |
Management of Human Resources |
10 |
2 |
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BSA053 |
Organisations in the International Context |
10 |
2 |
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BSA057 |
The Marketing Mix |
10 |
2 |
|
A module from the University-Wide Language Programme, subject to approval by Programme Director |
10 |
1 or 2 |
4.2a Part B – Compulsory Degree Modules
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Code |
Module Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
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PSB510 |
Personality and Individual Differences |
10 |
1 |
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PSB513 |
Human Cognition |
10 |
1 |
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PSB508 |
Developmental and Social Psychology |
20 |
1 |
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BSB711 |
Psychological Approaches to Human Resource Management |
10 |
1 |
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BSB710 |
Leading and Developing Others |
10 |
2 |
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PSB514 |
Brain and Behaviour |
10 |
2 |
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PSB511 |
Quantitative Research Methods |
10 |
2 |
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PSB512 |
Psychology Practicals B |
10 |
2 |
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PSB509 |
Qualitative Research methods |
10 |
2 |
4.2b Part B – Optional Degree Modules – all subject to confirmation, availability and having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.
20 credits from optional modules listed in the table below and may include 10-credits from the University-wide Language Programme:
|
Code |
Module Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
|
BSB035 |
Sales Management |
10 |
1 |
|
BSB046 |
Organisation Studies |
10 |
1 |
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BSB530 |
Accounting for Business |
10 |
1 |
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BSB030 |
Marketing |
10 |
1 |
|
BSB087 |
Vocational Psychology |
10 |
2 |
|
BSB105 |
Brand Management |
10 |
2 |
|
BSB150 |
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility |
10 |
2 |
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BSB532 |
Accounting for Managers |
10 |
2 |
|
|
A module from the University-Wide Language Programme, subject to approval by Programme Director |
10 |
1 or 2 |
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.
4.4a Part C – Compulsory Degree Modules
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Code |
Module Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
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BSC721 |
Project (BP) | 40 | 1&2 |
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BSC720 |
Behavioural Decision Science | 10 | 2 |
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BSC722 |
Consumer Behaviour | 10 | 2 |
4.4b Part C – Optional Degree Modules – all subject to confirmation, availability and having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules
60 credits from optional modules listed in the table below and may include 10-credits from the University-wide Language Programme:
|
Code |
Module Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
|
BSC105 |
International Human Resource Management | 10 | 1 |
|
BSC115 |
International Marketing | 10 | 1 |
|
BSC522 |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 10 | 1 |
|
PSC301 |
Advanced Experimental and Qualitative Design and Analysis | 20 | 1 |
|
CXC130 |
Social Psychology and Everyday Life | 20 | 1 |
|
PSC321 |
Psychology of Workplace Health | 20 | 1 |
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ISC027 |
Information and Knowledge Management | 10 | 1 |
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MAC103 |
Learning in Early Childhood | 20 | 1 |
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BSC059 |
Business and Entrepreneurialism in post-conflict spaces | 10 | 2 |
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BSC080 |
Analysing Careers | 10 | 2 |
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BSC124 |
Marketing Communications | 10 | 2 |
| MAC203 | Educational Neuroscience | 20 | 2 |
| A module from the University-Wide Language Programme, subject to approval by Programme Director | 10 | 1 or 2 |
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.
