Program Overview

The Digital Workplace (PSYC0288)

Key Information

Faculty and Teaching Department

The module is part of the Faculty of Brain Sciences, with the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences serving as the teaching department.

Credit Value

The credit value for this module is 15.

Restrictions

This module is restricted to postgraduate students in the Faculty of Brain Sciences.

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been a crucial part of the modern workplace for decades, with technologies such as word processing, email, and cloud computing making work easier and more efficient. However, with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, remote work, and autonomous systems, the workplace is rapidly evolving. This module delves into the impact of digital technology on current, emerging, and future workplaces, and aims to give students a thorough understanding of ICT's influence on work, businesses, and society.

Teaching Delivery

The module has 10 weekly topics, delivered through a combination of 20 hours of in-class lectures and seminars, and supplemented by readings, podcasts, and videos.

Module Learning Objectives

• LO1: Assess the benefits and drawbacks of a range of technologies that support the productivity and wellbeing of knowledge workers in the digital age.
• LO2: Evaluate the changes that digital technology brings across a wide range of work contexts.
• LO3: Communicate complex information to a variety of audiences.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

Intended Teaching Term

The intended teaching term for this module is Term 2, and it is available for postgraduate students (FHEQ Level 7).

Teaching and Assessment

Mode of Study

The mode of study for this module is in person.

Methods of Assessment

The assessment for this module is 100% coursework, consisting of 2 assessments.

Mark Scheme

The mark scheme uses numeric marks.

Other Information

Number of Students on Module in Previous Year

There were 10 students on this module in the previous year.

Module Leader

The module leader is Professor Anna Cox.

Last Updated

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