You will develop a good knowledge of the influences on, and factors involved in, human functioning in all the core areas of psychology:
Biological foundations
Cognitive Psychology
Social Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Individual Differences
Neuropsychological basis
Research methods
You will also develop detailed knowledge of several specialized areas through option modules, including knowledge of research paradigms, methods and measurement techniques, real-life applications of theory to behavior and experience, and how behavior and experience can be affected by physical and mental illness. This knowledge will be backed up by subject-based practical skills such as the ability to design and conduct research, to analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, and awareness of ethical issues and principles in research on human behavior.
Foundation Year
- Personal Development (mental wealth)
- Psychology in the Everyday
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Key Studies in Psychology
- Introduction to Counselling Skills
- Introduction to Academic Practice
Year 1
- Thinking Like a Psychologist (mental wealth)
- Introduction to Biological and Social and Individual Differences
- Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Psychology in Applied Contexts
- Researching with Small Samples
- Researching with Larger Samples
Year 2
- Individual Differences and Diversity (mental wealth)
- Psychological Research Methods
- Topics in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Applications of Psychobiology and Social Psychology
- Work-based Learning in Psychology
An option from
- The Psychology of Sleep and Dreaming
- Research Skills in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Psychology, Identity, and Society
- Developmental Difficulties and Differences
Year 3
Core
- Psychology and Social Engagement (mental wealth)
- Psychology Research Project (both terms)
- The Psychology of Mental Health
Option
- Drugs and Addictive Behaviours
- Cyberpsychology
- Advanced Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- Psychology of Choice: Judgment and Decision
- Cognitive Neuropsychology
- Psychology of Belief
- Occupational Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
Employability
The fantastic thing about a Psychology degree is that as well as go into professional Psychology – the skills and knowledge it gives you means you can work practically anywhere. Our degree and teaching will give you the skills and experience in data management, data analysis, report writing, and critical and creative thinking. These are all skills that are now in the top 10 of modern employer’s requirements for graduates – so the fact you will have these skills and experience means you’re a step ahead and well placed for graduate employment. Furthermore, employers value psychology students because they believe they have a better understanding of human behavior – your understanding of how people work will be a real selling point, especially later on down the line when you apply for managerial jobs. Many of our graduates now work in social welfare, sport and leisure, education, human resource management, consumer research and advertising, marketing, media, market research, and community work.
