Psychology

Why choose this course?
Are you fascinated by the behaviours and decisions that people exhibit? If this sounds like you, then our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree is perfect for your inquisitive mind. Studying human behaviour offers valuable insights into the mind and will provide you with a highly sought-after skills set by employers.

You will:
Be studying a degree that is British Psychology Association (BPS) accredited
Have access to a diverse range of facilities including our psychometric lab, flight simulator, high-tech sports performance lab, experimental cubicles and simulation lab; all of which you can utilise to apply physical aspects to your theories in modules, for assessments or your dissertation
Be taught by a research-active academic team, who will support your research interests fully to pursue your own research ideas in the form of an individual research project
Develop the skills you need to conduct research using both qualitative and quantitative methods

Key Course Features:
As a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree, you will have the chance to attend and present at the BPS conference in your final year, enhancing your public speaking, presenting and networking skills
You will have the opportunity to delve into a fascinating topic of your choice for your final year dissertation
Opportunities within each module for you to gain hands-on experience of the applicability of theory and/or develop student research skills
Delve into our Annual Psychology Enrichment Week which will provide you with opportunities to develop key transferrable skills, and network with leaders in the field. The BPS described the event as an opportunity for students and staff to network and develop essential transferable skills, including psychology literacy, useful for their academic and personal growth
Immerse yourself in our annual real-time Major Investigation Day learning simulation – where students from different departments come together to act out, witness, investigate and report on a high-profile crime that has taken place on campus, allowing you to develop your skills working interprofessionally

What you will study
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
Over the course of your first year, you will develop study and research methods skills that are key to the Psychology degree, whilst also learning and developing your understanding of key psychological theories and concepts.

MODULES
• Concepts and Debates in Psychology
• Study Skills
• Research Methods 1
• Biological Development
• Social Development
• Research Methods 2

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
In your second year, you will continue to develop your research method skills and apply them in different areas of Psychology. During this year, you will complete some core modules that will build on the knowledge gained in the first year.

MODULES
• Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
• Memory and Language
• Research Methods 3
• Personality and Individual Differences
• Social Behaviour and Interaction
• The Self

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
In your final year, you will design your own research project with supervision from the Academic team. This year will see you complete the final core module, Social Psychology, and also allow you to choose optional modules to study based on your own preferences and interests.

MODULES
• Research Methods 4
• Research Project

You will take three optional modules:
• Forensic Psychology
• Clinical and Health Psychology
• Cyberpsychology
• Counselling Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Developmental Disorders
• Negotiated Learning
• Work-Based Learning

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Teaching & Assessment
You will be assessed via a variety of different assessment methods, including a combination of coursework, essays, portfolios, practical reports, presentations and in-class tests. The course does not currently assess you via exams. You will be required to do a dissertation as part of your final year assessment.

The degree will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, project work and computer-based exercises.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Psychological Society