Last modified: 22 Jul 2026 13:42
This course prepares students for the transition from academic study to the workplace. Through a combination of applied psychology content, professional skills development, and reflective practice, students will explore how psychological science is used across a wide range of employment settings.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Through a series of lectures students will be introduced to key organisational psychology concepts such as selection, appraisal, motivation, teamwork, and wellbeing to demonstrate how psychology informs real-world people processes. Students will engage in self-reflection to identify strengths and development needs and build psychological literacy for roles both within and beyond traditional psychology careers.
By combining academic content with career development activities, the course will enhance students’ ability to articulate their psychological knowledge, evaluate workplace practices, and present themselves effectively to employers.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 31 | Feedback Weeks | 34 | |
| Feedback |
Length: 1 X A0 page Individual feedback will be provided via a rubric on MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate psychological literacy by applying psychological knowledge to reflection of skills. |
| Reflection | Create | Develop a structured plan for professional growth based on employability frameworks, self-assessment, and organisational psychology principles. |
| Reflection | Understand | Understand personal strengths, areas for development, and career goals through skills reflection. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 39 | Feedback Weeks | 42 | |
| Feedback |
Length: 3 pages Individual feedback will be provided via a rubric on MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate psychological literacy by applying psychological knowledge to reflection of skills. |
| Procedural | Create | Create professional job application materials tailored to relevant organisational requirements. |
There are no assessments for this course.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Understand | Understand personal strengths, areas for development, and career goals through skills reflection. |
| Reflection | Create | Develop a structured plan for professional growth based on employability frameworks, self-assessment, and organisational psychology principles. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate psychological literacy by applying psychological knowledge to reflection of skills. |
| Procedural | Create | Create professional job application materials tailored to relevant organisational requirements. |
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