Psychology BSc

In the first two years this programme provides a comprehensive introduction to the core areas of psychology including cognitive, social, development & physiological psychology, individual differences and research methods.

We take an open science approach to developing your critical evaluation skills and your understanding of the importance of research and to supporting you in developing essential graduate skills in data handling using programming software for statistical analysis.

Lectures, interactive group discussions and practical lab sessions will inspire your passion for the subject and facilitate the development of the fundamental skills and knowledge required for being a psychologist of the future.

You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2: see Flexible degrees.

Years 3 and 4

If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will build on the core foundational skills and knowledge embedded in years 1 and 2 and progress your understanding of statistical models, cognitive neuroscience and clinical approaches.

Single Honours students choose from a large selection of options, including our two new specialised pathways in neuroscience and clinical health. The option courses range from courses in fMRI to Psychology of climate change. The options span a diverse range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies and applications from theory to practice.

You will undertake a major piece of research in your final year which can involve lab-based projects (eg using eyetrackers or brain imaging data) or applied settings such as a school or community partner.