Teaching

Throughout your degree, you will learn how to apply the scientific method. This includes learning about key psychological theories, methodologies, and interventions. You will learn the history of the field and contribute to the future of the field with your own independent research project. You will learn how to apply theory to real-world settings and develop practical and applied skills.

Most modules in years 1 and 2 have two lectures and one tutorial or workshop each week.

In year 3 you will have multiple weekly lectures, regular workshops and practical sessions. You will also have tutorials centred around coursework.

In year 4, teaching is in much smaller groups. Our module options are informed by our staff's research expertise. This will provide you the opportunity to learn from those who are actively working in that area. These will, therefore, vary slightly from year to year.

In your final year, a supervisor will oversee a dissertation project where you will apply your research skills.

Assessment

Methods of assessment include:

  • quizzes
  • scientific practical reports
  • essays
  • debates
  • presentations
  • posters
  • podcasts
  • exams

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: PY11001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

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.

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: PS11001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

You will develop basic linguistic knowledge. You will learn cultural awareness and transferable communication skills. These will be of use to you in your personal and professional life.

You will work within the level of A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: PY21001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

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.

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: PS21001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

Develop linguistic knowledge, cultural awareness, and transferable communication skills which will be of use to you in your personal and professional life. You will work within level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in all skill areas and selected skill areas of B1.

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: PS30001 Credits: 15 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

Develop comprehensive linguistic knowledge, a high degree of language awareness, detailed cultural insight and a good level of intercultural competence, and transferable cognitive and advanced communication skills, which will be of use to you in your personal and professional lives.

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: PS40001 Credits: 15 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

Develop comprehensive linguistic knowledge, cultural insight and intercultural competence, and transferable cognitive and advanced communication skills which will be of use to you in your personal and professional lives.

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: PY40008 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 2

Young infants may appear to have little knowledge and understanding of the world around them, but research has revealed many surprising and sophisticated mental abilities.

In this module we will explores some of these abilities, and the variety of research methods which can reveal them.

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