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PSY20220

Academic Year 2023/2024

Psychology of Ageing (PSY20220)

Subject:
Psychology
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Psychology
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Christine Linehan
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

We are all ageing. With every day, we age a little more. While you may not consider yourself to be ageing, you may be observing those close to you ageing, and be involved in providing support as needed. This module aims to provide students with a basic understanding of the psychology of ageing. The module will explore the nature of ageing; cognitive functioning; psychological issues; assessment and interventions.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
(1) demonstrate an understanding of the concept of ageing.
(2) demonstrate understanding of cognitive and psychological issues in ageing.
(3) recognise positive and negative aspects to ageing.
(4) identify assessment and intervention strategies to enhance ageing.
(5) demonstrate familiarity with ageing policy.

Indicative Module Content:

The indicative topics covered will include:
- The nature of ageing and life expectancy
- Cognitive changes in ageing
- Ageing and personality
- Mental health in later life
- Assessment/Intervention & Policy

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

25
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Lectures

20
Total

125

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, case studies, presentations.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Essay: End of term essay Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
50
 No
Presentation: Students are required to prepare a group presentation on a case study. Varies over the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
50
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Stuart-Hamilton, I. (2014). Introduction to the Psychology of Ageing for Non-specialists. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Woods, R. T., & Clare, L. (Eds.). (2015). Handbook of the Clinical Psychology of Ageing. John Wiley & Sons.
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