Psychopathology and clinical science

Unit Code: PSY4032

Duration: 6 weeks

Contact Hours: 20-24 hours of study per week

Credit Points: 6

Description:

This unit develops your understanding of how human behaviour is classified as ‘pathological’ through examination of the historical influences and the theory of the aetiology, assessment, and treatment of psychological disorders.
Adopting a biopsychosocial-cultural perspective across the lifespan, this unit will provide broad and comprehensive knowledge of both scientific and professional aspects of psychopathology.