Foundations in Psychology: Applied Psychology (C8502)

Source: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/modules/undergraduate/2026/97957-foundations-in-psychology-applied-psychology Parent: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/business-management-and-economics-with-a-foundation-year-bsc-hons

15 credits, Level 3 (sub-degree)

Autumn teaching

In this module, you will explore a range of topical controversies which stem from a variety of areas of applied psychology.  These include occupational, environmental and forensic psychology.

You will evaluate theories and ideas with respect to empirical data, and will learn how to apply the findings of psychology to everyday experience.

Teaching

80%: Lecture (Lecture, Online lecture)\ 20%: Seminar\

Assessment

100%: Coursework (Essay, Portfolio)\

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 33 hours of contact time and about 117 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• Business, Management and Economics (with a foundation year) BSc
• Design and Business (with a foundation year) BSc
• Media, Arts and Humanities (with a foundation year) BA
• Psychology (with a foundation year) BSc
• Social Sciences (with a foundation year) BA