BSc Psychology

Comments about BSc Psychology - At the institution - Huddersfield - West Yorkshire

• Objectives
  Psychology is a broad and diverse discipline, which seeks to provide understandings of human action, behaviour and experience. We encourage you to consider how to apply psychological theories to real-world issues, and to evaluate their implications. Topics range from neurological explanations of epilepsy and dyslexia, to accounts of why prejudice exists in our society and how to counter it. The course provides a sound basis for professional training in Psychology as well as enabling you to develop interests in related areas.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements Applicants must offer at least 280 points including two 6-unit awards or one 12-unit award at C or above. Key Skills may not be counted towards the points. Normally GCSE Mathematics and English at a minimum of grade C, or equivalent
• Academic title
  BSc Psychology
• Course description
  Course Structure
  
  Year 1
  
  Provides an introduction to key aspects of Psychology through the following topics:
  Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
  Personality and Social Psychology
  Biological Psychology: Conceptual Issues in Psychology
  Sociology: Issues of Identity
  Quantitative Research Methods
  Qualitative Research Methods
  Conceptual Issues in Psychology
  
  Year 2
  
  The second year builds on the first and offers advanced modules in:
  
  Social Psychology
  Developmental Psychology
  Cognitive Psychology
  Biopsychology and Evolutionary Psychology
  Psychological Data Analysis
  Research Methods in Psychology
  
  Year 3
  core modules:
  
  Individual Differences
  Final Year Project
  
  Option modules:
  Choose three including at least two from the Psychology list. The third may be taken from elsewhere in the University, where possible.
  Psychology options include
  
  Forensic Psychology
  Psychological Difficulties
  People and Technology
  Learning and Behaviour
  Psychology of Education
  Cognitive Neuro-Science