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BSc Psychology

Newcastle University

Institution
Newcastle University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Psychology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
C800
Typical offer
A-level AAB, IB 34

Entry requirements

A level: AAB IB: 34 points

About this course

BSc Honours in Psychology, covering the core areas of the discipline. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. The course is professionally accredited and includes an empirical project in the final year. Students may undertake a placement or study abroad year after completing the first year.

Modules

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Sensation and Perception
  • Personality and Mental Health
  • Research Methods and Data Analysis A
  • Research Methods and Data Analysis B
  • Principles of Evolution, Genetics and Behavioural Development
  • Foundations in Social Psychology
  • Foundations in Developmental Psychology
  • Psychological Enquiry 1: Academic Skills and Historical Perspectives - An introduction to Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Individual Differences
  • Biological Psychology: Sex, Drugs, Rhythms and Blues
  • Psychological Enquiry 2: Principles of Psychology
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Research Methods in Psychology 2a
  • Research Methods in Psychology 2b
  • Research Methods in Psychology 2c
  • Research Methods in Psychology 2d
  • Perception
  • Introduction to Comparative Cognition and Behaviour
  • Pathways and Therapies in Clinical Psychology
  • Introduction to Health Psychology
  • Psychological Enquiry 3: Psychological Literacy and Professional Skills
  • Empirical Project
  • Career Development for final year students
  • Consumer Psychology
  • Psychology of Religion and Spirituality
  • Foundations in Forensic and Criminal Psychology
  • Clinical Sport & Exercise Psychology
  • Evolution of Brain and Behaviour
  • Making Sense of Forgotten Senses: Investigating Olfaction and Gustation
  • Advanced Statistics for Empirical Psychology
  • The Damaged Brain: Case Studies in Neuropsychology
  • Decision Making and Cooperation: Understanding Our Choices
  • Shared Minds: Culture, collaboration, and creativity in humans and other animals
  • Psychology of Education: Learning, Teaching and Neurodiversity