Modules

You will take modules to the value of 120 credits each year.

Year 1
Core modules:
Introduction to Psychology 1: Cognitive and Biological Psychology introduces a broad foundation of knowledge of the core areas of cognitive psychology and biological psychology.

Introduction to Psychology 2: Developmental and Social Psychology allows you to acquire a broad foundation of knowledge in core areas of psychology including developmental psychology, social psychology and individual differences.

Introduction to Psychological Research introduces key research methods and statistical techniques used in psychology.

Classic Papers: A Tutorial Introduction to Psychological Science introduces the scientific study of psychology by studying a set of classic papers which will provide an opportunity to discuss psychological research in a tutorial context.

Examples of optional modules:
Careers in Psychology.

Year 2
Core modules:
Cognitive and Biological Psychology develops an understanding of theoretical, methodological and empirical approaches in cognitive and biological psychology, with particular emphasis on visual neuroscience and visual cognition.

Social and Developmental Psychology provides a broad knowledge and understanding of research and theory in some of the key areas of developmental psychology and examines the contribution that social psychology has made to an understanding of the relations between people and social structures involving people.

Differential and Clinical Psychology develops knowledge and understanding of theory and research in differential psychology, the study of psychological differences and similarities between people and understanding of theory and research in atypical and clinical psychology.

Contemporary and Conceptual Issues in Psychology develops skills in researching and communicating a range of contemporary and conceptual issues in psychology. It provides an opportunity to discuss psychological research in a tutorial context.

Advanced Research Methods and Statistics provides experience of the practical application of a wide range of methods in psychological research and develops presentation skills necessary for communicating research aims and findings. You will also be equipped with the knowledge and understanding of the more advanced statistical methods used in psychological research, together with the practical ability to apply such methods to a variety of data sets.

Year 3 (Year 4 if undertaking a placement or year abroad)
In your final year, you will design and carry out your own 7,000-word Dissertation. You will formulate the research question, employing appropriate methods of investigation and analysis, and interpret the results in light of relevant empirical work and psychological theory.

Examples of optional modules:
Learning and Animal Cognition
Emotion and Social Perception
Clinical Neuropsychology
Neuropsychology of Amnesia
Fetal Development
Sport and Exercise Psychology
The Ever Adapting Brain – Sensory Neuroplasticity
Face Recognition.
Additional pathways
Students on the Psychology BSc can apply to be transferred onto either the ‘with Year Abroad’ or ‘with Placement’ pathway during the second year. Places on these pathways are in high demand and if you are chosen your studies will extend from three years to

Assessment methods

Throughout the course, various assessment methods are used, including essays, reports and examinations.

In your final year, you will submit a dissertation that details your own original work. This is a great way to explore a topic that you are passionate about, and to showcase the many skills that you have gained throughout the course.

Tuition fees

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