BA and BSc (Hons) Psychology

UCAS Code: C802 (BA) C801 (BSc)

What is the course about?

Psychology is a dynamic and challenging discipline which literally translated means the "study of the mind". This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Society with the Graduate Basis for Registration, provided the minimum standard of qualification of second class honours is achieved. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. For more information please see the Centre for Psychology web site

What will I study?

Year 1	The Psychology of Learning and Study Cognitive Psychology I Psychobiology and Perception Life Span and Development and Personality Essentials of Social Psychology Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
Year 2	Quantitative Research Methods and Data Analysis Social Psychology Psychobiology and Neuroscience Cognitive Psychology II Methodological Issues and Qualitative Research Developmental Psychology Personality and Individual Differences
Year 3	Dissertation Literature and Statistics review for Dissertation Options from a range of specialist topics eg. Health Psychology and Abnormal Psychology

Year 1

You will be given a foundation in a number of “core” subjects, for example social psychology and psychobiology. Practical classes will give you training in quantitative laboratory-based and experimental methodology in psychology. The Psychology of Learning and Study module will help you to develop your abilities, and to evaluate and manage your own learning, particularly in the areas of information technology, and written and oral communication.

Year 2

The second year will build upon the foundations that were laid in the first year, by expanding and deepening your knowledge of these areas. It will also introduce you to qualitative methods of research; a valuable range of techniques used within psychology.

Year 3

The third year will see you, with support and guidance from a member of the academic psychology team, producing your dissertation. This is a major piece of research, which you will design, conduct, analyse the data, and then produce a report based upon your findings. This report will be between 10,000 and 15,000 words (approximately). You will also take modules from a range of options, which will reflect the lecturers’ research interests and areas of specialism.

BPS Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Society with the Graduate Basis for Registration, provided the minimum standard of qualification of second class honours is achieved. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.