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BSc Psychology

Aberystwyth University

Institution
Aberystwyth University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Psychology
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
C80F

Entry requirements

A level: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation. IB: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.

About this course

BSc in Psychology. Core topics include Research Methods. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, qualifying graduates for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. Optional work placements in years two and three, study-abroad exchanges, and a final-year single-honours research project are available.

Modules

  • How to be a Student 1
  • How to be a Student 2
  • Information in a Post-Truth World
  • Introduction to Social Science
  • Understanding Change - Environment, People, Places
  • Understanding Crime: Law, Society and Behaviour
  • Applications of Psychology
  • Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
  • Introduction to core topics in Psychology
  • Research methods: The curious mind
  • The Developing Psychologist
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Quantitative Research Methods
  • Social Psychology
  • Applied Forensic Psychology
  • Evolutionary Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Issues in Clinical Psychology
  • Psychology in Practice
  • The Psychology of Language
  • Behavioural Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Psychology Research Project for Single Honours
  • Child Language: Development and Assessment
  • Drugs and Behaviour
  • Psychology Critical Review
  • Psychology in Practice
  • Psychology of Humour
  • Romantic relationships and couples therapy
  • The psychology of Ageing: older adults