Psychology

QF Emirates Grid for Bachelor Degree “BS in Psychology (PSY) ” (8 Semester Degree Plan)

QF Emirates Grid for Bachelor Degree “BS in Psychology & Human Services (PHS)” (8 Semester Degree Plan)

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Knowledge (K)

• 7K1. specialised factual and theoretical knowledge and an understanding of the boundaries in a field of work or discipline, encompassing a broad and coherent body of knowledge and concepts, with substantive depth in the underlying principles and theoretical concepts
• 7K2. an understanding of allied knowledge and theories in related fields of work or disciplines and in the case of professional disciplines including related regulations, standards, codes, conventions
• 7K3. understanding of critical approach to the creation and compilation of a systematic and coherent body of knowledge and concepts gained from a range of sources
• 7K4. a comprehensive understanding of critical analysis, research systems and methods and evaluative problem-solving techniques
• 7K5. familiarity with sources of current and new research and knowledge with integration of concepts from outside fields

Skill (SK)

• 7SK1. technical, creative and analytical skills appropriate to solving specialised problems using evidentiary and procedural based processes in predictable and new contexts that include devising and sustaining arguments associated with a field of work or discipline
• 7SK2. evaluating, selecting and applying appropriate methods, procedures or techniques in processes of investigation towards identified solutions
• 7SK3. evaluating and implementing appropriate research tools and strategies associated with the field of work or discipline
• 7SK4. highly developed advanced communication and information technology skills to present, explain and/or critique complex and unpredictable matters

Autonomy and responsibility (AR)

• 7AR1. can take responsibility for developing innovative and advanced approaches to evaluating and managing complex and unpredictable work procedures and processes, resources or learning
• 7AR2. can manage technical, supervisory or design processes in unpredictable, unfamiliar and varying contexts
• 7AR3. can work creatively and/or effectively as an individual, in team leadership, managing contexts, across technical or professional activities
• 7AR4. can express an internalised, personal view, and accept responsibility to society at large and to socio-cultural norms and relationships

Role in context (RC):

• 7RC1. can function with full autonomy in technical and supervisory contexts and adopt para-professional roles with little guidance
• 7RC2. can take responsibility for the setting and achievement of group or individual outcomes and for the management and supervision of the work of others or self in the case of a specialisation in field of work or discipline
• 7RC3. can participate in peer relationships with qualified practitioners and lead multiple, complex groups
• 7RC4. can take responsibility for managing the professional development and direct mentoring of individuals and groups

Self-development (SD):

• 7SD1. can self-evaluate and take responsibility for contributing to professional practice, and undertake regular professional development and/or further learning
• 7SD2. can manage learning tasks independently and professionally, in complex and sometimes unfamiliar learning contexts
• 7SD3. can contribute to and observe ethical standards