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PS32015: Psychology of creativity and innovation

[Page last updated: 22 April 2025]

Academic Year: 2025/26
Owning Department/School: Department of Psychology
Credits: 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 100
Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: CWRI 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Report Individual (CWRI 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you must take PS12001 OR take PS10086
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit you should be able to:
Critically evaluate the main theoretical and empirical work conducted in the field of psychology of creativity
Appraise methodology within the field and be able to evaluate the validity and robustness of multiple methodologies
Formulate new hypotheses and/or theories within the field of study
Apply understanding to plans regarding how to design and conduct studies in the field of psychology of creativity
Critically apply scientific knowledge and develop recommendations on how to foster creativity in individuals, groups, schools and organizations
Formulate ideas as to how creativity can be trained and measured in applied settings
Identify the barriers that exist to fostering and implementing creativity across a variety of contexts
Implement creativity in individuals, groups, schools and organizations


Synopsis: Explore how we define and introduce creativity across a variety of contexts and perspectives. You will explore the cognitive, emotional, and behavioural mechanisms within creativity, and investigate the consequences of creativity to individuals, groups, schools and organisations. Youll work to develop a critical awareness of the scientific theories and findings on creativity, and learn about practical recommendations on how to facilitate creativity.

Content: The unit will explore a series of key questions, including:
  • What is creativity and why should we care about it?
  • How can we measure and study creativity scientifically?
  • What factors stimulate individual creativity?
  • What factors stimulate group creativity?
  • What type of leadership stimulates creativity?
  • How can we train and select creative talent?
  • What are the barriers to implementing creativity in schools and organizations?
  • What are the current directions in creativity research?


Course availability:

PS32015 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Education
  • UHED-AFB20 : BA(Hons) Education with Psychology (Year 3)
  • UHED-AKB12 : BA(Hons) Education with Psychology with Professional Placement (Year 4)
Department of Psychology

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