This document is a formal proposal submitted in February 1975 to the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA) by the Department of Psychology at North East London Polytechnic. It seeks approval for a new part-time evening course leading to a BSc (Honours) in Psychology, aimed at mature students in full-time employment.
This document is a formal proposal submitted in February 1975 by the Department of Psychology at North East London Polytechnic to the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA). It seeks approval for a new part-time evening course leading to a BSc (Honours) in Psychology, designed for mature students in full-time employment.
The proposal opens with the aims and origins of the course, explaining that it provides educational facilities similar to the existing full-time programme. It targets mature students, typically aged 25 to 40, including teachers and graduates in law, management, and nursing, who seek additional qualifications or career advancement.
The course structure section outlines a four-year programme consisting of thirteen units, divided into three groups: Foundation units, Core units, and Advanced units. Students may take longer than four years, completing fewer units per year, but must finish within seven years of initial registration. The curriculum includes lectures, laboratory work, and practical modules, with contact hours specified for each unit.
The document details the course organisation, including a Course Leader, a committee of four Year Tutors, and five subject area convenors. It also covers admission requirements, such as five GCE passes with two at A level, and a normal minimum age of 21. The proposal includes sections on examinations, current departmental work, staff support, library resources, and specialised accommodation and equipment.
The final sections provide curricula vitae of staff, teaching responsibilities, and details on laboratory sessions and tutorial groups. The course aims to develop understanding of psychology, research methods, and self-education, with career opportunities in professional psychology, consumer research, and related fields.