Psylab

Psylab is our interactive learning facility. It is also a method of assessment. Several modules contain Psylab as an integral part of their teaching.

The main component of Psylab is a website, which we use to administer tasks. These tasks are part of the assessment for each module that includes Psylab. The workshop and laboratory space located in Link 301 contains flexible work space, equipment, and laptops that you can borrow to complete tasks.

The Psylab website can be accessed via the School’s Technical Office homepage: https://www.psy.plymouth.ac.uk/home/

When you log in to the website, you will see a list of items for your modules. Each one is an interactive activity that has been designed to further your understanding of a topic on that module, and to give you the opportunity to experience it for yourself.

Stage 1 Psylab assessment

In Stage 1, Psylab is part of two modules: PSYC421 and PSYC424. You will be able to complete these tasks in sequence during the module, and they are intended to help support your learning. Each task is worth a certain number of marks, which will be specified by the module leader.

For each of these modules, the Psylab tasks are worth 10% of the module mark in total. You should ensure that all tasks are completed by the deadline at the end of the module.

Stage 2 and 4 Psylab assessment

In Stages 2 and 4, Psylab is a pass/fail assessment for several modules. This means that you must complete a certain number of tasks to pass the module. Psylab does not contribute directly to your module mark, which is determined by other assessments. However, if you do not complete enough Psylab tasks then you will fail the module and your module mark may therefore be capped if you pass at a later date. We do not expect students who are engaged with the course to fail the Psylab element of any module.

Each task has a closing date associated with it. In order to mark an activity as completed, you need to finish it before the closing date. This should not be onerous – you will have a maximum of one activity per module per week, and most can be completed in less than an hour.

On the final day of each module (before the exam period), we will count the number of activities you have completed. Each of these modules has a criterion for passing, e.g. a requirement to complete two of the three activities. If you do not meet this requirement, you will fail the module.

Module leaders and the teachers on each module will give further guidance on their activities once the module starts. If you’re unsure about what you need to do, contact them or your personal tutor.