BSc Psychology
Entry requirements
A level: BBB-ABB IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, covering the study of human behaviour and mental processes. Core topics include research methods, data analysis, statistics, psychological assessment, and ethics and professional practice. The degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. Students complete an independent research dissertation involving designing, collecting and analysing original data.
Modules
- The Psychology of Wellbeing
- Introduction to Applied Psychology
- Essential Skills in Applied Psychology
- Introduction to Personality, Social & Developmental Psychology
- Introduction to Cognitive & Biological Psychology
- Investigative Methods in Psychology
- Psychology in Context
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Research Methods & Data Analysis
- Psychology Dissertation
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Psychology Work Placement
- Enterprise and Innovation in Psychology
- Special Educational Needs
- The Psychology of Literacy
- Criminal and Forensic Psychology in Practice
- Changing Thought, Emotion and Behaviour
- Psychology and the Virtual World
- Applying Psychology to Lifestyle Behaviour
- Forensic Psychology: Eyewitnesses and Suspects
- Psychology in the Courtroom
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Psychology of Substance Use
- Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
- Clinical Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Social Cognitive Neuroscience