Professional values and Ethics

Delivery dates

To be announced.

Why study with us?

This module is an excellent starting point for those interested in professional psychology, criminology, policing, leadership or youth and community studies. This module can lead to further post graduate study.

What can this course lead to?

This module provides an ideal opportunity for individuals thinking of pursuing post graduate study but who are not ready to commit to the full costs of an MSc/PhD programme. It provides an opportunity to achieve 20 level M credits via a part time route and potentially to use these credits against a full MSc programme.

Resources and facilities

The module will be delivered through face to face tutorials, lectures and guided independent study.

Entry requirements

1st or 2nd class honours degree

Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course via APL procedures

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Costs

The full cost of the module is £470. If you are a continuing UoC student you are entitled to a 20% discount on your first postgraduate course.

Additional contact information For further information and course enquiries contact Julie Taylor. UCAS Link

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Course summary

The main aim of this module is to engage students in a series of critical debates; providing students with a knowledge and understanding of a number of ethical and practical issues that they may face within their workplace. The module aims to encourage students to identify the conflicts and complexities that may be encountered in practice and to identify strategies to deal with such experiences.

The module will enable students to develop a number of skills including (but not limited to) critical thinking, planning and organising, reflection, problem solving, communication and occupational awareness.

Topics and indicative module content:

• Ethics and practical issues in practice (applicable to a range of settings)
• Equality and diversity in a professional context
• Power relations, liability, confidentiality and public protection, coercion and consent.
• Bullying and harassment in professional settings
• Issues relating to competent practice e.g. integrity, respect and responsibility.