University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Available only to students in the second year of the Honours programme

Planned timetable: Fridays 9.00am - 11.00am

This module will examine the psychology of dementia focusing on the cognitive and psychosocial impact on individuals with a diagnosis and those who care for them. Students will examine patterns of both lost and retained cognitive skills in people with dementia. We will then focus on how retained skills can be maximised and how the caregiving experience can be improved for both people living with dementia and their caregivers. The module will include lectures and student presentations based around current research articles in the field.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass PS2002

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 lecture, 1 seminar plus office hour.

Scheduled learning hours: 20

Guided independent study hours: 130

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 100% coursework

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Failed piece of coursework must be resubmitted.

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr M P Ellis
Module teaching staff: Dr M Ellis
Module coordinator email mpe2@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the experience and psychosocial impact of dementia
• understand the far-reaching impact of dementia from individual to societal levels
• challenge popular representations of dementia
• develop the skills to translate research for a lay audience