Political Psychology (L3013)
Political Psychology
Module L3013
Module details for 2026/27.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Develop a familiarity with the main concepts, principles, theories and methods used in used in political psychology research
Have an appreciation of the different scholarly perspectives and explanations on various topics in political psychology as well as develop an understanding of how political psychology research is conducted and applied to analyse recent political dynamics and events
Identify the major debates in the field of political psychology
Apply relevant concepts and methodological approaches to their own research proposal
Apply their knowledge of political psychology to the exploration of current political affairs and research puzzles
Develop critical reading and writing skills (assessing empirical research quality, writing scholarly papers, communication through participation in group discussions)
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (4000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 11 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 11111011111 |
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