Psychology-dept-handbook-final-version-for-students.pdf

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Contents
Welcome from the Head of Department ................................................................................................... 5
Section A: Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 6
Purpose of the handbook .......................................................................................................................... 6
Equality and Diversity................................................................................................................................ 6
Important Dates ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Section B: Departmental/Institute Information .............................................................................................. 7
Communication between the University and you ...................................................................................... 7
Attendance and Engagement ................................................................................................................... 8
Meet the staff .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Personal Tutors ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Welsh Medium Study .............................................................................................................................. 12
Submitting Assessments in Welsh .......................................................................................................... 12
Employability ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Opportunities to Study or Work Abroad .................................................................................................. 13
Your Voice: Gathering Student Feedback .............................................................................................. 13
Module Evaluation Questionnaires (MEQ).............................................................................................. 13
Tell Us Now ............................................................................................................................................. 14
Staff Student Consultative Committee .................................................................................................... 14
Section C: Registration and Your Programme ........................................................................................... 15
Registration ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Tier 4 Student Visa Responsibilities ....................................................................................................... 15
Schemes: programme specifications ...................................................................................................... 15
Accreditation ........................................................................................................................................... 15
Module Information ................................................................................................................................. 16
Academic Timetable................................................................................................................................ 16
Section D: Assessment and Feedback ....................................................................................................... 17
AberLearn Blackboard / E-Learning Resources ..................................................................................... 17
SgiliauAber/AberSkills ............................................................................................................................. 18
Methods of Assessment .......................................................................................................................... 18
Coursework ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Submission .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Departmental regulations regarding e-submissions ............................................................................... 20
Deadlines ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Late Submission...................................................................................................................................... 20
Absence from Examinations ................................................................................................................... 20
Extension Requests ................................................................................................................................ 21
Special Circumstances............................................................................................................................ 22
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Marking Procedures and moderation ...................................................................................................... 22
Marking Criteria ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Marking rubrics ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Marking Guidelines ................................................................................................................................. 24
Feedback ................................................................................................................................................ 30
External Examiners ................................................................................................................................. 30
Unacceptable Academic Practice ........................................................................................................... 31
Section E: Progression Rules and Examination Conventions .................................................................... 34
Progression Rules and Examination Conventions .................................................................................. 34
What to do if things go wrong ................................................................................................................. 34
Resits ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
Monitoring Academic Progress ............................................................................................................... 35
Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Academic Appeals Procedure.............................................. 35
Section F: Student Support and Welfare Services ..................................................................................... 36
Student Welcome Centre ........................................................................................................................ 36
Advice, Information and Money Service ................................................................................................. 36
Accessibility Service................................................................................................................................ 36
Student Wellbeing Services .................................................................................................................... 36
Student Learning Support and the International English Centre ............................................................ 37
International Office .................................................................................................................................. 37
Visa and Immigration Advice .................................................................................................................. 37
International Office Trips ......................................................................................................................... 37
One World Week ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Halal provision ......................................................................................................................................... 37
Multi-faith and prayer room spaces ......................................................................................................... 37
Students’ Union Advice Service .............................................................................................................. 37
Help and Assistance with Accommodation ............................................................................................. 38
Residential Tutors and Co-ordinators ..................................................................................................... 38
Section G: University Information ............................................................................................................... 38
Undergraduate ........................................................................................................................................ 38
Good luck with your studies! ....................................................................................................................... 38
Disclaimer
This handbook should be used in conjunction with the University’s Regulations, the Academic Quality
Handbook and the Examination Conventions. Nothing in this handbook overrides these publications,
which always take precedence. Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this handbook is
accurate and current. The University does however reserve the right to amend or update the handbook
during the course of an academic year. In the unlikely event of any changes you will be notified by your
Institute/Department.
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Welcome from the Head of Department
Dear all,
It’s either ‘Welcome to Psychology at Aberystwyth’ or
‘Welcome BACK to Psychology at Aberystwyth’.
Whichever it is, I’m absolutely delighted to introduce
you to a new year - and what a year it is going to be!
First years will find a wealth of experiences open to
you here in Aber that will keep you pretty busy - but
don’t forget your academic work while you are finding
out how amazing it is to be in Aber for the first time.
For second years, you will be getting into some
serious psychology now, and really building your knowledge. For third years (we used to call you lot
‘finalists’!) you will be reaching the very top of your game now and really changing into top gear.
Whichever year you are in, the Psychology team are here to support you. Your personal tutors will take
on an entirely different level of importance this year, and you’ll need to make absolutely sure you see
them when directed. As always, the Admin and Technical staff will be on hand to guide you if you need it,
and new staff will be joining us as we continue to expand this year, so watch out for that. The outstanding
NSS results this year place our department in the top 20 in the UK – a truly amazing achievement - and
we will continue to work super hard this year to make sure you get the support you need. Please do ask
for any help if you need it – we are on hand, and experienced and very good at what we do here. Speak
to your tutors and lecturers and don’t forget me either - I’m always happy to see you, as you know – just
email us for an appointment and we’ll make sure you get the help you need to really succeed. It’s great to
have you all back and be welcoming new students, too. Good luck this year – let’s make it a great one!
Dr. Nigel Holt
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