Teaching and assessment for Mathematics and Psychology BSc (Hons)

Build confidence in the mathematical foundations needed for university study. Strengthen your skills in algebra, functions, trigonometry, vectors, differentiation, and integration while developing the problem-solving ability that supports future study and quantitative careers. 

Develop the mathematical tools used to describe space, motion, and change. Study integration, differential equations, vectors, matrices, and geometry while building the problem-solving skills needed for advanced study in mathematics and physics.

Learn how mathematicians prove that results are true. Study logic, proof methods, truth tables, induction, contradiction, and number theory while developing the clear reasoning and precision needed for university-level mathematics. 

Learn how statistics and probability are used to understand data, from science to finance. Analyse patterns, model uncertainty, and make informed decisions using real-world information. 

Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour. This module provides a broad overview of the diversity of core topics that make up psychological science.

You will learn about key theoretical concepts in psychology, and explore the methods used by psychologists to understand the mind.

Psychology is the study of the mind, brain, and behaviour. The module cover core topics in social Psychology and cognitive Psychology with more depth.

You will also learn of the statistical methods used to test psychological questions.

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Explore powerful ideas at the heart of advanced mathematics. Study vector calculus, Fourier series, and partial differential equations, and see how they connect pure mathematics with physics, engineering, and mathematical modelling. 

Turn data into evidence using statistics and R.

Learn to visualise data, test ideas, and measure uncertainty while building models that support evidence-based decision-making in research, policy, and industry.

Master programming in Python and MATLAB through hands-on labs. Gain real skills used by scientists and engineers in industry every day. 

This module provides a grounding in theory and methods in contemporary experimental psychology.

It will give you a broad overview of the structure and functional consequences of the human mind, covering topics such as neuropsychology, sensation and perception, language, and thinking and deciding.

This module explores the different aspects that influence the development of humans from birth to old age.

It discusses cognitive, social, linguistic, and moral development throughout the lifespan, including reflections on mental health and psychological wellbeing. You will discover how the human mind develops and diverges to create unique individuals.

Now that you’ve settled into university life, it’s time to build on the foundations you set in your first year.

This second-year module is all about helping you take your development to the next level. This module will cover this from a personal, academic, and professional perspective.

In finance and energy you often want to maximise profit. There are however constraints from the operational side of the business that must be adhered to. This gives rise to what are known in mathematics as constrained optimisation problems. In this module, you'll study optimisation methods to solve these problems.

Apply mathematics beyond the lecture theatre through an approved summer placement or internship.

Reflect on your experience, gain academic credit, enhance your CV, and show future employers how your mathematical skills can be used to solve practical problems.

Cognitive psychology is the study of mental processes such as perception, problem-solving, language, and memory, with a focus on how we process and interpret information.

This module provides in-depth information on core areas of cognitive psychology, e.g. auditory and visual sensory processing, attention, memory, problem solving, and learning strategies.

This module covers a core approach in Psychology: the study of biology and behaviour.

In this module we will see how biology influences your actions, choices, and reactions. We will address the role of biological processes in our formation of memory, our experience of hunger, our sleep, and drug addiction.

Social Psychology studies the ways in which our thoughts, feelings, and actions are shaped by those around us. This module explores the key theories and principles that shape human behaviour.

This module delivers core knowledge about how to design and interpret studies of behaviour and attitudes in Psychology.

Explores the core theories and principles of individual differences and psychopathology, examining psychological traits, intelligence, and personality.

It covers psychopathology's history, theories, assessment methods, and diagnoses, including mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, eating disorders, and personality disorders.

This module introduces current theories and findings in Psychology of Language (Psycholinguistics).

This module explores the fascinating topic of language use and the uniquely human characteristic to master this communicative ability.

Developmental psychology studies how and why human beings change over their lifespan, focusing on cognitive, emotional, and social growth. This module critically discusses historical and contemporary issues in developmental psychology. It aims to give you an understanding of the foundations of social and cognitive development that underpin human psychology.

This module covers a variety of statistical techniques based on correlation and regression, to be used in the analysis of research data.

You will learn to use advanced correlation techniques, simple and multiple regression, regression with categorical predictors, mediation analysis, and moderation analysis.

Complete your own substantial mathematics project.

Work with an academic supervisor, explore a topic in depth, and present your mathematical work through a technical dissertation, oral presentation, and viva.

Learn how maths models the motion of fluids and plasmas. Explore flow, waves, and magnetic fields using equations that explain natural and engineered systems. 

Discover how mathematics can explain living systems.

Use differential equations to model epidemics, nerve signals, travelling waves, and biological pattern formation, from animal coat markings to how shapes form during development.

Learn how differential equations can be solved when exact formulae are not available.

Study numerical approximation methods for ODEs and PDEs, and analyse how error, stability, and convergence determine whether an approximation can be trusted.

Apply all your knowledge as a Psychological researcher, choose a research topic, and work with an experienced supervisor to set up a study.

This module allows you to collect data, analyse it, and present your results in an original piece of writing - your dissertation.

This module explores the psychological processes involved in understanding and producing a second language.

It will discuss research articles investigating a variety of critical questions about second language processing.

​​This module gives you a grounding in key aspects of adult mental health.

You'll explore the history of mental health, develop critical understanding of major areas of psychopathology, and begin to think like a scientist-practitioner by evaluating research and reflecting on professional ethics.

Teaching takes place through face-to-face lectures with guided seminar classes and student-led discussions.​ 

This module focuses on the ways in which our social relationships, group memberships (e.g. family, friends), and socio-economic circumstances influence our physical and mental health. You will learn about the detrimental effects of negative relationships (e.g. child maltreatment, bullying) and the beneficial effects of supportive relationships (e.g. friendships) on health

This module introduces current theories and findings in Comparative (Animal) Cognition and Communication.

We will particularly focus on two popular pet species - domestic cats (Felis catus) and domestic dogs (Canis familiaris).

Self-regulation refers to a range of psychological processes that allow us to change our thoughts, behaviours, and emotions in favour of our longer-term goals.

In this module, you will explore theoretical and applied aspects of self-regulation as they relate to everyday health, success, and wellbeing.

This module explores adverse experiences in childhood and the subsequent developmental and mental health outcomes in children, young people, and adults.

It will also cover suitable interventions to improve outcomes for individuals with ACEs.

​This module introduces you to the research and theory surrounding infant mental health in context.

You'll examine seminal theories of infancy, how infants develop communicative and social capacities, the role of responsive care, and approaches to early intervention and measurement.

Teaching takes place through face-to-face lectures, guided seminars, and student-led discussions, with weekly formative presentations.​