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PSY20220

Academic Year 2024/2025

Psychology of Ageing (PSY20220)

Subject:
Psychology
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Psychology
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Méadhbh Brosnan
Trimester:
Spring
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
Lectures

20
Specified Learning Activities

25
Autonomous Student Learning

80
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 Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Group Work Assignment: Each student will be allocated to a group (number within each group will depend on final numbers registering for this module). The group should work together to prepare their mid-term presentation. Week 7 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
50
 Yes
Assignment(Including Essay): Individual essay assignment - details will be given in class Week 14 Graded No
50
 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer 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.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 14:00 - 15:50
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