PY2SA60-Study Abroad

Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 60 [30 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Spring / Summer term module
Pre-requisites: PY1IPR Introduction to Psychological Research
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Dan Jones
Email: dan.jones@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Study Abroad 

Aims:

This module aims to enable students to study for two terms or one/two semesters (Spring and Summer Term for UoR) in a University in the United States, Canada, Australia or Europe.

Assessable learning outcomes:

These will be in accordance with the Learning Outcomes specified by the Host Institution, and will include assessment on Cognitive and Biological Psychology.

Additional outcomes:

By the end of the module it is expected that the student will have studied a number of courses in a Psychology Department in their chosen host university, including modules covering material on Cognitive and Biopsychology. 

Outline content:

Students will choose from the range of courses offered by the host institutions. These courses will amount to the equivalent of 60 credits from the University of Reading and must include Cognitive and Biological Psychology.

Global context:

Students will have the opportunity to broaden their education through studying abroad and experiencing the life and culture of another country. 

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Arrangements in accordance with those of the host institution.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Work-based learning		400	200
Guided independent study:	0	0	0
Total hours by term	0	400	200
Total hours for module	600

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method

Percentage

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Assessment will be in accordance with the requirements of the host university and may consist of coursework, reports and/or examinations.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Assessment will be in accordance with the requirements of the host university and may consist of coursework, reports and/or examinations.

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

Reassessment arrangements:

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 30 March 2023