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Stand Alone Module
Conservation Psychology
Level 7
15 Credits
- Duration:
- 15 Weeks
- Start Dates:
- October 2012
- Attendance:
- Dates and times to be confirmed
- Venue:
- High Wycombe Campus
- Cost:
- £500
- Key Contact:
- The Enquiries Team
- Tel:
- 01494 603171
- Email:
- ask@bucks.ac.uk
- Key Contact:
- Please note this module is subject to validation
Is this course suitable for me?
This module is suitable for you if you have an interest in psychological applications to the field of conservation and the promotion of sustainable behaviours.
Overview
Conservation Psychology is a rapidly developing field, applying concepts and techniques of the social sciences to conservation. It seeks to understand the relationships between humans and ecological systems in order to promote sustainable behaviour, as well as enhance human and ecological health.
This module forms part of the MSc Community Psychology programme and will be suitable if you are working in, or have an interest in, the environmental sector, in particular an interest in promoting sustainable / ‘environmentally friendly’ behaviour, environmental education and social wellbeing. It will enable you to critically evaluate and relate psychological theories to contemporary environmental issues and the understanding of human ecological relationships.
Content
This module will include exploration of:
• core theoretical perspectives regarding the origins and responses of humans to the natural world;
• ethical issues and psychological applications in the promotion of sustainable behaviour;
• the role of the social sciences in addressing conservation issues such as climate change and biodiversity;
• the relationships and connections between human well-being and ecological health.
What will I learn?
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:
• critically appraise and integrate core psychological theories to the promotion of sustainable behaviours;
• critically consider the applications of social science to conservation issues;
• consider the reciprocal relationships between humans and the natural environment and how these relationships might relate to human and ecological health.
Teaching and learning
Seminars and workshops will cover the main debates, theories and contemporary research in the topic areas and provide opportunities for student interaction. You will be asked to articulate and explore your individual and group experience as a means of understanding behaviours in this area, and as a route to plan a small piece of individual research. These are intended to guide you towards further independent study.
Assignments will be based on applying knowledge gained from this module to an area that is of personal interest to you.
Entry requirements
Typically, you will need to have been educated to degree-level. However, applications from mature students with experience that relates to this topic area are also welcomed
How to make an application
Please contact the Recruitment Officer on 01494 603 171 or email ask@bucks.ac.uk.
Students funded by the NHS or other employer
If the cost of your course is being funded by your employer, please contact your education lead or manager for guidance as to how they would prefer you to make an application.