Placement, Outreach and Engagement
Module Summary
This module provides Psychology students with an opportunity to work with an organisation to support and advance their outreach and engagement portfolio in an area linked to Psychology. Students undertaking this module will also participate in seminars to explore different theoretical and practical aspects of outreach and public engagement. The module will enable students to:
- develop an understanding of and expertise in outreach and engagement around a topic related to psychology;
- learn key career skills such as project management, time management, working to a brief;
- work in a professional capacity - liaising and collaborating with colleagues, stakeholders and clients;
- Develop transferable skills (e.g. leadership qualities, self-confidence, communication skills).
Students will work with a range of host organisations, including charities, community centres and groups, and other clients, to support, design, develop and deliver resources and materials for outreach and engagement. Resources can include marketing material, social media communications, community events, presentations, research outputs, teaching resources etc. The placement project could be anything within the remit of Psychology and/or apply the research methods used in psychology.
Module aims
- To develop knowledge of, and expertise with outreach and engagement linked to a theoretical, research, or practical aspect of psychology;
- To develop communication skills, including verbal, written, visual, and online/social media communication;
- To refine skills with project development and time management;
- To build relationships with partners within and outside the community, including schools, charities, community groups, companies, etc.
- To develop professional and transferable skills relating to future career paths and employability.
Video Summary
Listen to the module convenor, Dr Gitit Kadar-Satat describe the module.
Key Information
| Module Lead | Dr Gitit Kadar-Satat (PhD, FHEA) |
Credits | 15 CATS |
| Host Dept | Psychology | Level | UG level 3 |
| Module duration | 10 weeks | Typical student numbers | 15-20 |
| Year of launch | 21/22 | Assessment | 100% coursework |
| Teaching |
* Private study hours include: reading and engaging with learning activities in preparation for seminars; researching and developing your placement outreach and engagement project; placement project supervision and feedback; formative and summative assessments. |
Teaching Structure/ Pedagogical approach
Students undertaking this module engage in approximately 55 hours of work placement, which allows them to develop transferable skills and gain experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating outreach and engagement projects. In addition, there are interactive bi-weekly seminars in which expert guest speakers discuss theoretical and practical aspects of outreach and engagement. These two-hour seminars allow students to reflect on their placements, provide and receive peer feedback, and engage in group discussions.
Outline syllabus (indicative)
- Introduction to Placements, Outreach, and Public Engagement;
- Developing and evaluating outreach and engagement projects;
- Co-production and best practice in working with communities;
- Developing skills through Placements, Outreach, and Public Engagement;
- Innovation in the workplace.
You can find out more about the syllabus in the module's handbookLink opens in a new window.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically reflect on the development of employability skills.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of how a professional working environment operates.
- Demonstrate the development of transferrable skills such as communication, time management, team working.
- Demonstrate an understanding of, and expertise in outreach and public engagement.
- Demonstrate the ability to use scholarly resources to inform project development and evaluation.
Assessment Structure
Presentation of placement projects (10%)
In the final seminar in week 10, students deliver a 10-minute presentation to discuss and critically evaluate their placement project. After the presentation, students engage in a 5-10 minute group discussion where you will be expected to answer questions from fellow students and the tutor.
Placement Project Report (90%)
Students are required to submit a written report in which they describe, reflect and critique their placement project. The written report should draw on resources to provide theoretical, empirical and/or policy background to your placement project.
For more information about the assessment, please download the module's handbookLink opens in a new window.
Student Feedback
Watch Inca and Rowchell reflect on their 'Placement, Outreach and Engagement' learning experience.
Further Links
- Contact the module leader - Dr Gitit Kadar-Satat
- Access the 'Placement, Outreach and Engagement' reading listLink opens in a new window.