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DAF106
Academic Writing and Skills Development
This compulsory module prepares students for academic study at degree level. You are encouraged to develop a questioning approach, structure an argument, write academically and avoid plagiarism. You will expand your academic skills for successful learning within a higher education environment. You wil be given the opportunity to work autonomously as well as together to develop your own knowledge and skills.
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DAF107
Applying Academic Skills
This module supports students to develop their academic and study skills and apply their learning to their learning and assessments. Students will learn about the importance of academic integrity, academic referencing, quoting and paraphrasing, synthesizing information and editing and proofreading their work. They will apply their knowledge and
skills to formative learning tasks and activities .
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DAF247
Self-Directed Learning
This module supports students to highlight and focus on an area of specific interest in their academic studies. Students will work with a supervisor to develop, agree and carry out a detailed exploration and discussion of an area of interest within the broad humanities umbrella.
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DAF248
Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking
This year-long module will enable students to build upon the academic writing and communications skills developed at level 4 and enhance their critical thinking and writing needed for level 5 study. Developing critical thinking and writing is essential for degree success and this module will challenge students to gain higher learning skills in analysis, evaluation, synthesis and overall writing style and approach so that they can form and defend well-reasoned arguments, both orally and in writing. Students will learn how to assess, appreciate and defend a variety of beliefs, theories, values, and wide literature viewpoints offering a detailed, balanced and critical answer to academic topics and questions.
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DAM103
Introduction to Psychological Science
During the module students will explore what Psychology is, and Psychology as a Science. Students will develop an understanding of key areas and approaches in Psychology (e.g. social, biological, cognitive and developmental), and links to contemporary topics. Furthermore, students will develop an understanding of the role of research within the field, including both qualitative and quantitative research methods. This will form the foundation to build on in future Psychology modules.
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DAM125
Individuals and Society
This module explores the relationship between society and the individual, with the aim of introducing students to a series of key concepts and debates across a series of areas of contemporary social life. We focus in particular on divisions in society as focal points for understanding how social factors affect individuals¿ identities, priorities, choices and life chances. The module serves as a foundation for further study, giving students vital conceptual tools and showing how they can be applied across a series of key issues, themes and contexts.
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DAM131
Work, Consumption and Culture in Modern Society
This module looks at changes in the balance between paid work and consumption in contemporary society, and considers what impact these changes are having firstly in the private realm of personal identity and secondly in the public realm of culture.
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DAM200
Educating Rita and her Brother
This module explores girls¿ and boys¿ experiences of compulsory schooling and considers the extent to which gender is significant in structuring those experiences. Research focussing on these experiences is explored and considered in the light of theories of gender difference such as socialisation theories and feminist theories.
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DAM270
Body Image, Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
In this module students will explore the Psychology of body image, eating disorders and disordered eating. Students will develop an understanding of the role of key areas and approaches in Psychology (e.g. social, biological, cognitive, and media) in relation to topics such as causes, risk factors and treatments. During the module students will also consider whether there is a link between body image, eating disorders and/or disordered eating.
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DAM271
Violence and Aggression
Forensic psychology applies psychological theory to understanding psychological problems that are associated with offending behaviour, and the treatment of those who have committed offences. This module will begin by focusing on theoretical frameworks of aggression and violence and evaluating each approach. We will then consider violence and aggression in children and adolescents and the role of media influences on aggression. Finally, we will turn to forensic populations and particularly upon how psychology can inform the risk assessment and treatment of offenders.
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DAM272
The Family and Children: Ethics and Policy
This module explores why the family and children matter to social policy, through an analysis of various contexts in which relevant issues arise, and of the implications of how they have been tackled in recent policy across a range of policy spheres in Wales, the UK and beyond. Throughout, there is a focus on questions of ethics and social justice. Thus it addresses why families, parenting and the interests of children raise pressing and challenging questions concerning rights, responsibilities and the nature of well-being ¿ and provides critical tools with which to assess how these questions have been answered in social policy.
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DAM273
Social Security, Poverty and Social Exclusion
This module provides an overview of the development of social security from the turn of the 20th century to the present day. The module assesses the impact of contemporary social security policies in tackling poverty and the social exclusion of particular social groups. Social security policies are formulated within the precepts of prevailing political philosophies. Accordingly, social security has been greatly affected by changes in political and social policies throughout the twentieth century, and more recently by legislation implemented by the New Right, New Labour and Coalition governments. The meanings and significance of these changes are explored, and the roles and responsibilities of the state, the market and the individual are scrutinized.
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DAM274
Wellbeing and Social Media.
The more time someone spends online, the greater the likelihood of potential harm, and the 24/7 nature of the internet coupled with the far-reaching and sometimes faceless audience means that issues such as conflict and bullying have more of an impact than ever before. This module will explore the psychological issues associated with social media use and its impact on general wellbeing.
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DAM275
The Science of Persuasion: How the Media uses Psychology to Influence our Thinking and Behaviour
How does the media use psychology? During this module, students will explore contemporary issues the media are focused on, such as Black Lives Matter, Climate Change, Domestic and International Politics. The module will explore how these contemporary issues are portrayed in the media, and how the media uses psychology to create a specific narrative around them. The module will show how the media are active agents in creating the narrative around contemporary events. The module will also develop critical thinking skills.
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DAM300
Educating Rita and her Brother
This module explores girls¿ and boys¿ experiences of compulsory schooling and considers the extent to which gender is significant in structuring those experiences. Research focussing on these experiences is explored and considered in the light of theories of gender difference such as socialisation theories and feminist theories.
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DAM354
Undertaking Research
This module provides an exploration of common theory and approaches used in research in the humanities and social sciences. Students will gain a broad understanding of research and actively engage with some of these research approaches to support them in identifying and carrying out their dissertation in their final year of study. Students will work together and support each other in a community of practice developing their knowledge, understandings and skills in research.
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DAM370
Body Image, Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
In this module students will explore the Psychology of body image, eating disorders and disordered eating. Students will develop an understanding of the role of key areas and approaches in Psychology (e.g. social, biological, cognitive, and media) in relation to topics such as causes, risk factors and treatments. During the module students will also consider whether there is a link between body image, eating disorders and/or disordered eating
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DAM371
Violence and Aggression
Forensic psychology applies psychological theory to understanding psychological problems that are associated with offending behaviour, and the treatment of those who have committed offences. This module will begin by focusing on theoretical frameworks of aggression and violence and evaluating each approach. We will then consider violence and aggression in children and adolescents and the role of media influences on aggression. Finally, we will turn to forensic populations and particularly upon how psychology can inform the risk assessment and treatment of offenders.
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DAM372
The Family and Children: Ethics and Policy
This module critically explores why the family and children matter to social policy, through an analysis of various contexts in which relevant issues arise, and of the implications of how they have been tackled in recent policy across a range of policy spheres in Wales, the UK and beyond. Throughout, there is a focus on questions of ethics and social justice. Thus it addresses why families, parenting and the interests of children raise pressing and challenging questions concerning rights, responsibilities and the nature of well-being ¿ and provides critical tools with which to assess how these questions have been answered in social policy.
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DAM373
Social Security, Poverty and Social Exclusion
This module provides an overview of the development of social security from the turn of the 20th century to the present day. The module assesses the impact of contemporary social security policies in tackling poverty and the social exclusion of particular social groups. Social security policies are formulated within the precepts of prevailing political philosophies. Accordingly, social security has been greatly affected by changes in political and social policies throughout the twentieth century, and more recently by legislation implemented by the New Right, New Labour and Coalition governments. The meanings and significance of these changes are explored, and the roles and responsibilities of the state, the market and the individual are scrutinized.
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DAM374
Wellbeing and Social Media.
The more time someone spends online, the greater the likelihood of potential harm, and the 24/7 nature of the internet coupled with the far-reaching and sometimes faceless audience means that issues such as conflict and bullying have more of an impact than ever before. This module will explore the psychological issues associated with social media use and its impact on general wellbeing.
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DAM375
The Science of Persuasion: How the Media uses Psychology to Influence our Thinking and Behaviour
How does the media use psychology? During this module, students will explore contemporary issues the media are focused on, such as Black Lives Matter, Climate Change, Domestic and International Politics. The module will explore how these contemporary issues are portrayed in the media, and how the media uses psychology to create a specific narrative around them. The module will show how the media are active agents in creating the narrative around contemporary events. The module will also develop critical thinking skills.
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DAU300A
Dissertation
This module will equip students with the skills needed to produce a dissertation of between of 10,000 words. Students will conduct research upon a subject of their choice using the proposal developed within the `Undertaking Research¿ module from the previous year, devised in consultation with a supervisor with an interest in that area of study. Students will have an introductory series of lectures in semester one followed by group tutorials throughout semester one and two whilst having 6 compulsory hours of support from the supervisor.
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FY-011
Academic Writing and Skills Development
This module prepares students for studying at degree level. They are encouraged to develop a questioning approach, to structure an argument, to write academically and to avoid plagiarism. Students are introduced to the study skills needed for successful learning within a higher education environment.
Students are supported to work autonomously as well as together in a community of practice to develop their own knowledge and skills and support the development of their peers.
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FY-014
Critical Reflection and Problem Solving
This module will develop students¿ academic skills by exploring a range of methods and techniques for improving motivation, planning and time management and organisational skills. By reflecting on their current practice and planning for
change, students will increase their understanding and application of reflective practice to support their own personal development.
