As part of the formal assessment for the program-me you are required to submit a
Lifespan Development assignment. Please refer to your Student Handbook for full
details of the program me assessment scheme and general information on preparing
and submitting assignments.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing the module, you should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a critical understanding and depth of knowledge of the core areas of
psychology and the ability to assess their relevance in the understanding of the
contemporary world.
2. Critically understand the main theoretical perspectives and debates in psychology
in their historical and contemporary contexts in a reflective way
3. Evaluate and apply different methodological approaches to the study of mental life
and behavior.
4. Assimilate data and evidence to support a reasoned argument to explain some
aspect of human mental life and behavior.
5. Develop personal skills to increase the effectiveness of your work and time
management strategies
6. Communicate arguments, evidence, and statistical information thorough essays and reports in an effective way that is in accordance with discipline relevant publication guidelines.
