Program Overview

Uncertainty in Contemporary Societies: A Psychosocial Approach to Wellbeing

Module Overview

This module introduces students to psycho-social theories and research on aspects of resilience and wellbeing across a range of domains, including social, environmental, health, community, and positive psychology. It addresses how individuals respond to risk and uncertainty in contemporary society, encouraging students to think broadly about wellbeing and resilience across these different domains. The module also reflects upon the intersections between psychology and other social science disciplines, such as sociology, economics, environmental studies, public health, and epidemiology, and public policy, and behavioural science.

Key Information

• Faculty: IOE
• Teaching department: Social Research Institute
• Credit value: 15
• Restrictions: N/A

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module takes a reflexive approach, drawing on work from global and local scholars to holistically examine a range of psycho-social phenomena from different cultural perspectives. Limited spaces are available for Psychology with Education and PALS students.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

• Intended teaching term: Term 1
• Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment:
  • 30% Coursework
  • 70% Exam
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 54
• Module leader: Dr Lisa Fridkin

Last Updated

This module description was last updated on 10th March 2026.