1. To give students an in-depth understanding of contemporary theories of security;

2. To develop an advanced understanding of the relationship between the...

Security, Identity, Polarity: The Contemporary Debates (SEES0087)

1. To give students an in-depth understanding of contemporary theories of security;

2. To develop an advanced understanding of the relationship between the contemporary theory and practice of security, built on understanding the changing mature of security concepts and their relationship with security policies as formulated in different historical and political contexts;

3. To develop students' understanding of the changing mature and role of state action in security affairs;

4. To give students the conceptual tools and analytical skills for the empirical study of security issues and policies;

5. To promote and improve and improve students' presentation and discursive skills.

This module introduces contemporary views of ‘parenting’ as a complex dyadic phenomenon where various factors (contextual, cultural, psychological,...

Parenting: Theory, research and clinical intervention (PSYC0226)

This module introduces contemporary views of ‘parenting’ as a complex dyadic phenomenon where various factors (contextual, cultural, psychological, genetic and environmental) interact. This module will include key theoretical considerations and provide an overview of a range of clinical interventions for parents. The theoretical approach of the module is multiple perspectives drawing on research and clinical developments from different modalities including social learning and behavioural approaches, CBT-informed parenting interventions, neuroscience, systemic, attachment based and psychodynamic approaches.

The overall aim of this module is to provide specialist training in the CYP IAPT model for professionals working in services for children and young people with...

Autism Spectrum Disorders and Learning Disabilities (PSYC0132)

The overall aim of this module is to provide specialist training in the CYP IAPT model for professionals working in services for children and young people with Learning Disabilities or a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, following the curriculum specified by the Department of Health. The module’s content includes Autism Spectrum Disorders and Learning/Intellectual Disabilities, medical and social models of disability, behavioural, parent-training, social communication, developmental and systemic perspectives, and assessment and therapy. The module will provide a comprehensive introduction to the knowledge competencies in three key areas: ASD/LD Core Knowledge and Skills; ASD/LD Assessment Module; and Intervention in ASD/LD. The teaching in all three areas will be developed through a combination of lectures and Practice Tutorials. The course aims to enable students to deliver assessment and intervention services to children and young people with ASD and/or a LD competently and creatively, and to act as experts with access to vital resources for young people, their families and professional colleagues, thus ensuring the development of appropriate care pathways for ASD/LD referrals and informed young person choice as part of the CYP IAPT service transformation. The course will have an integrated theoretical base with consideration of the social disability model and neurodiversity, reflecting a combined medical, psychological and allied health professional multidisciplinary approach.