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BSc (Hons) Psychology
Studies the human mind and behaviour across the main areas of psychology. A starting point for psychology careers or postgraduate training. The programme develops human behaviour, cognition, development, social processes and psychological research methods. At undergraduate level, the course develops subject knowledge progressively alongside practical, analytical and transferable skills.
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Studies the human mind and behaviour across the main areas of psychology. A starting point for psychology careers or postgraduate training. The programme develops human behaviour, cognition, development, social processes and psychological research methods. At undergraduate level, the course develops subject knowledge progressively alongside practical, analytical and transferable skills.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on cognition, development and social behaviour, psychological research methods and statistics, applying evidence to individual and social questions. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Cognition, development and social behaviour
- Psychological research methods and statistics
- Applying evidence to individual and social questions
- Study major explanations of mind and behaviour.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Research design
- Statistical analysis
- Critical evaluation
- Evidence-based communication
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students curious about mind and behaviour who are prepared to engage with scientific research, statistics and critical evaluation. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Assistant psychologist
- Research assistant
- People or wellbeing professional
- Further professional psychology training
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
33 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Core Areas of PsychologyPublished course content
- 02Philosophical roots, research approaches and academic skills in PsychologyPublished course content
- 03Introduction to Qualitative ResearchPublished course content
- 04Introduction to Quantitative AnalysisPublished course content
- 05Coding for R in PsychologyPublished course content
- 06Psychology in Contemporary ContextsPublished course content
- 07Psychology of HappinessPublished course content
- 08Research and Professional SkillsPublished course content
- 09Biological PsychologyPublished course content
- 10Classic Paradigms in Cognitive PsychologyPublished course content
- 11Developmental Psychology in Childhood and AdolescencePublished course content
- 12Individual DifferencesPublished course content
- 13New and Critical Theories in Social PsychologyPublished course content
- 14Further Research MethodsPublished course content
- 15Environmental PsychologyPublished course content
- 16Experimental Programming and Data SciencePublished course content
- 17Experimental Research in Cognitive PsychologyPublished course content
- 18Further Individual DifferencesPublished course content
- 19Introduction to Forensic PsychologyPublished course content
- 20Social Psychology of Everyday LifePublished course content
- 21States of ConsciousnessPublished course content
- 22DissertationPublished course content
- 23Become Unstoppable: Professional SkillsPublished course content
- 24Atypical Child DevelopmentPublished course content
- 25Brain and BehaviourPublished course content
- 26Educational PsychologyPublished course content
- 27Effective and Affective Thinking and ProcessingPublished course content
- 28Forensic PsychologyPublished course content
- 29Media PsychologyPublished course content
- 30Occupational PsychologyPublished course content
- 31Psychology of Global Issues in the 21st CenturyPublished course content
- 32Psychology and HealthPublished course content
- 33The Psychology of Extreme ViolencePublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 112 UCAS Tariff points (or equivalent)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan O/A Levels and London O/A Levels accepted, as well as alternatives such as IB and HND
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no element below 6.0
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