COURSE CURRICULUM

The BSc (Hons) Psychology degree is structured over three years, with an optional placement year, to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour, cognition, and social interaction. In the first year, students develop foundational knowledge and analytical skills through modules such as Cognitive and Biological Psychology with Analytical Skills, Real-world Psychology, Developmental and Social Psychology with Analytical Skills, and Psychology: Past, Present and Future. These modules introduce core concepts, research methods, and the historical and contemporary perspectives of psychology. The second year advances students’ knowledge with modules including Advanced Cognitive and Biological Psychology with Quantitative Methods and Advanced Social and Developmental Psychology with Qualitative Methods, alongside optional modules such as Clinical and Mental Health Psychology, Forensic and Criminal Psychology, Psychology of Child Development, or Neuropsychology, allowing students to tailor their learning to their interests. An optional placement year provides practical experience, enabling students to apply psychological knowledge in professional settings and gain insights into career pathways. In the third year, students consolidate their learning through 21st Century Psychology, Psychology in Action: Research, Practice and Individual Differences, Kickstart Your Career: Work Placement and Preparing for Graduate Employment, and the Applied Psychology Project. The program integrates theoretical study, research, and practical experience, preparing graduates for careers in psychology, health, social care, education, or further postgraduate study, with the skills to analyse and influence human behaviour effectively.