Programme Specification
PgCert Foundations in Clinical Psychology
Academic Year 2024/25
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| Programme Title | PgCert Foundations in Clinical Psychology | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Postgraduate Certificate | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | PSY-PC-FC | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100497 - Psychology - 100 |
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| ATAS Clearance Required | No | |||||||||||||
| Mode of Study | Part Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Part Time - 30 Weeks |
Total Credits for Programme | 60 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Psychology |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Psychology (2019) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. | |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations |
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Programme Specific Regulations |
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Students with protected characteristics |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
To provide psychology graduates with foundational knowledge and skills to prepare them ready to work in psychology or similar services in the NHS and/or Third Sector or for further post-graduate study
To enhance knowledge and skills in the application of psychological theory to clinical presentations.
To help psychology graduates appreciate and develop foundational professional practice, ethics and therapeutic skills.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Apply foundational psychological knowledge to clinical presentations.1,2,3 |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report, video case presentation, final case report |
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Begin to apply their knowledge of therapeutic interventions to analyse behaviour and identify intervention goals.1,2,3 |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report, video case presentation, final case report |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of concepts of mental health and mental ill health and a range of clinical mental health presentations. 1,2 |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Reflective Practice Report |
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Demonstrate knowledge of behaviour change principles.1,2 |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report |
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Demonstrate knowledge of a range of therapeutic modalities 2,3 |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, role play Methods of Assessment Final case report |
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Demonstrate awareness of issues related to working in complex systems and understand boundaries of own competence.1,2 |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report, video case presentation |
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Demonstrate awareness of, and sensitivity to importance of team dynamics and team culture.1 |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report |
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Demonstrate knowledge of ethical principles underlying psychological practice.1 |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate foundational skills of psychological assessment including risk assessment.2,3 |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, role play Methods of Assessment Video case presentation, project plan, final case report |
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Demonstrate foundational skills of psychological formulation.2,3 |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, role play Methods of Assessment Video case presentation, project plan, final case report |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate the ability to self-reflect and reflect on one’s clinical practice and knowledge and understanding of self-regulation 1,2 3 |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops Methods of Assessment Video case presentation, project plan, final case report |
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Demonstrate knowledge, and competence in interprofessional communication to engage with and gather information from people. 2,3 |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, role play Methods of Assessment Video case presentation, project plan, final case report |
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Demonstrate appreciation of a range of professional skills including appreciation for equality, diversity, ability to gather client-centred information, and ethical principles.1,2,3 |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, workshops, role play Methods of Assessment Reflective practice report, Video case presentation, project plan, final case report |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Supervised Study Project in Therapeutic Skills | PSY7121 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 15 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Professional Issues & Therapy Processes in Applied Psychology | PSY7114 | 7 | 30 | YES | -- | 15 weeks | N | YES | -- | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Introduction to Therapeutic Skills | PSY7120 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 15 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Notes
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