BSc Psychology

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BSc Psychology

  • Objectives Psychology is central to understanding people and their behaviour. Psychology integrates theory and evidence-based knowledge from different areas and perspectives in explaining human behaviour, including genetic, biological, individual and developmental differences. The course provides insights about behaviour in different contexts, such as occupational, forensic, psychological and physical health and illness. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, and is the first step towards training as a professional psychologist.
  • Entry requirements You should have GCSE Maths grade C (or a pass in the University maths test); 240 points from two A-levels or more; or adv GNVQ-Merit; or BTEC ND in a related science, minimum MMM with at least 6 merits excluding common skills. Applications are welcome from mature students and from students with overseas and European qualifications. Entry from appropriate Access and Foundation courses will also be considered.
  • Academic title BSc Psychology
  • Course description Course structure

    Single Honours students take eight modules per level, and Joint Honours students take four modules per level in Psychology, and four from another subject.

    Level 1

        * Psychological Perspectives and HE Orientation
        * Social Psychology & Personality
        * Developmental Psychology I
        * Research Methods
        * Cognitive Psychology I
        * Biological Basis of Behaviour

    Level 2

        * Brain and Behaviour
        * Cognitive Psychology II
        * Individual Differences
        * Research Methods
        * Social Psychology
        * Developmental Psychology II
        * Career and Professional Development

    Level 3

        * Atypical Development
        * Abnormal Psychology
        * Health Psychology
        * Introduction to Counselling Psychology
        * Forensic Psychology
        * Occupational Psychology
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