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Psychology 2

Psychology 2 comprises two semester courses: Psychology 201 in the first semester and Psychology 202 in the second semester.

For further information contact:

Dr Gary Steele, Psychology 2 Course Coordinator

Phone: +27(0)46 603 8504

E-mail: g.steele@ru.ac.za 


PSYCHOLOGY 201 (PSY 201)

Second-year, first-semester course (15 credits at NQF level 6).

Entrance requirements: PSY 101 and 102.

Course description: This is a first semester course, in which the following two modules are usually taught: Performance Psychology and Social Psychology.  

DP requirements: See the course handbook.

Assessment: Coursework counts 50%; one 3-hour examination in June counts 50%.

Supplementary exam: Overall mark of 40 – 49%.

Sub-minimum for aggregation: 40%.


PSYCHOLOGY 202 (PSY 202)

Second-year, second-semester course (15 credits at NQF level 6).

Entrance requirements: PSY 101 and 102.

Course description: This is a second semester course, in which the following two modules are usually taught: Developmental Psychology and Mental Health and Distress.  Participation in practicals during the year is compulsory.

DP requirements: See the course handbook.

Assessment: Coursework counts 50%; one 3-hour examination in November counts 50%.

Supplementary exam: Overall mark of 40 – 49%.

Sub-minimum for aggregation: 40%.

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