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Summer School: Psychology

Browse our Psychology modules below, and if you’re unsure what to study, follow our top tips for how to choose a module.

Module information

Choose from a variety of modules:

Session One 

• Psychology Now! Contemporary issues in and applications of psychology

  Module code: IS445

  Psychology Now! will introduce students to a variety of contemporary topics in psychology and a variety of ways in which psychological knowledge is applied to understand and solve everyday problems. It covers topics related to well-being, mental health, some everyday aspects of psychology and some theories that help us explain everyday problems. This module is suited to students with no background in psychology who are interested in learning the subject. The module can also act as a springboard to access our more specific and advanced psychology modules in session 2.

  Topics vary from year to year but might typically include:

  • psychology of work and rest
  • hypnosis
  • gender differences
  • clinical psychology and mental health
  • educational psychology
  • how the presence of others affects our behaviour.

  This module integrates lecturing and small group teaching to support you in acquiring knowledge on psychology theory and research and evaluating the effectiveness of the application of psychology to solve real world problems. Most of the reading for this course is intended to be accessible to a lay person, but you will also develop the ability to evaluate the adequacy of empirical psychology research on the topics covered and communicate theoretical ideas through group discussions and assignments.

  Learning outcomes:

  • Describe and evaluate contemporary topics in psychology and contributions of key areas of applied psychology.
  • Describe and evaluate some of the research and theories that support these contemporary and applied areas
  • Evaluate how psychological theory is used to solve practical problems encountered by different types of psychologists
  • Interact effectively as a group, sharing experiences, giving and receiving information and ideas, and modifying responses where appropriate.

  Teaching method: Lectures, seminars and tutorials
  Assessment: 65% essay, 25% group presentation, 10% observation
  Contact hours: 40 hours 
  Credits: 15 Sussex Credits
  Level: 4

Session Two 

• Clinical Psychology and Mental Health

  Module code: IS422

  This module will appeal to students who are currently in or are progressing onto psychology, biology and public health. You will be introduced to the most common psychological disorders, explore contemporary issues with regard to both diagnosis and treatment. You will receive a basic understanding of the causation, diagnosis and treatment of mental health di