Learn a comprehensive and integrated approach to examining the brain and human behaviour. Study a wide range of phenomena. Develop transferable skills you can use in any context.
Overview
As well as examining the five core areas of psychology as specified by the British Psychological Society (BPS), our content is also underpinned by the unifying meta theory of evolution. This is important to help you understand human thoughts and behaviours.
This approach allows learning that is applicable and relatable to matters that concern you and your future career. Pursue your interests in your final year by choosing modules such as mental health and illness, addiction and clinical neuropsychology.
Why us?
- This course has 91% Overall Satisfaction according to the National Student Survey 2020
- Our undergraduate Psychology courses are ranked 1st (of 12 institutions, 31 respondents) for Overall Engagement (UKES, 2020)
- The School of Psychology was awarded an Athena Swan Bronze Award in 2021, in recognition of its commitment to supporting and transforming gender equality
- Accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means when you graduate with a 2:2 or above, you have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership to the BPS which is an essential step for any career in psychology
- We integrate equality and diversity throughout the course using diverse assessment methods, with a focus on assessment for learning with modules including Male Psychology and Development and Neurodiversity
Course structure
Teaching methods include a mixture of large and small lectures, seminars and workshops, one-to-one and group tutorials. Students will have personal development sessions with academic staff to help with your studies and developing your employability skills.
We encourage you to develop independent study skills through problem-based learning. Tailor your employability skill development by choosing your own bespoke options from a catalogue of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses.
As well as assessments that count towards your degree, there are also on-going assessments for feedback and consolidating your learning. Assessment methods include essays, scientific reports, presentations, multimedia web pages, expert witness reports, writing formulations, case studies, exams, portfolios, online quizzes, academic posters, patchwork text, an exhibition, an academic poster conference, post occupancy evaluation and designing behaviour change interventions.
Facilities
The School of Psychology is based in the Murray Library on City Campus, close to the city centre and a three-minute walk from the University metro station.
You’ll find a range of specialist laboratories and excellent library resources here.
Career ready
Graduates from this course can move into a broad range of careers spanning management, personnel, social work, public services, counselling and advertising, or alternatively, pursue postgraduate qualifications in specific fields of psychological practice such as clinical or forensic psychology.
Career options
As well as direct psychology careers graduates can also move into adjacent positions where their transferrable skills are valued. Many graduates work in fields such as management, personnel, social work, public services counselling, marketing, advertising, teaching, policy officers and advertising.
Careers in psychology can include clinical, forensic and educational psychology, mental health practitioners, further education teachers, and occupational therapists and psychologists.
Many graduates also pursue postgraduate qualifications in specific fields of psychological practice such as clinical or forensic psychologist.
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