Course Modules

What does it mean to be ‘human’? This question has puzzled humans throughout the centuries, and we often find answers in religion and philosophy as well as biology. Recent advances in psychology, sociology and neuroscience have revealed the importance of […]

Inequality and poverty are issues that provoke a wide range of social attitudes from outrage to indifference. Beginning with a detailed analysis of the various definitions of poverty and inequality, you will look at the impact of these issues on

What is ‘childhood’? How would you define ‘old age’? This module explores how childhood and old age are ‘socially constructed’. You will explore the historical view of children as merely ‘mini adults’, the invention of the ‘teenager’, and the contemporary

Does family mean a place of safety, nurture and stability, or a site of oppression, conflict and turmoil? You will explore opposing views and perspectives of what it means to be a ‘family’, using sociological theory and contemporary research to

The 21st century has been a period of rapid change and innovation, but also of conflict and uncertainty. This module explores the key events of the past 20 years, how they are interconnected and what they might mean for the

You will develop your understanding of Rogers’ ‘Conditions Statement’ and explore the ‘Tribes of the Person-centred Nation’ including the classical approach, focusing, experiential work, existential ideas and integration. You will be assessed on an essay of 3500 words.

You will discover the historical developments of the expressive arts with links to psychological modalities. You will analyse the debates surrounding the flexibility of the expressive arts for particular groups and client needs, and explore the efficacy of using the

You will research a particular issue such as eating disorders, sexual abuse, bereavement, addiction, transitions, self-harming, body dysmorphia and obsessive-compulsive order. You will be assessed through a 1750 word essay.

You will be introduced to the rationale and major theories of life-span development from childhood to old age and explore the influence of such elements with reference to well-known writers in the field. You will study theories of Developmental Psychology

You will be introduced to the rationale and theory behind Humanistic counselling, with reference to well-known writers in the field. You will explore Person-Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis models and discover the core beliefs of all Humanistic practitioners. You will