Psychology, BSc (Hons)

This course explores how we think, interact with the world, and react to it, delving into the core mechanisms of the mind. It encompasses key areas of psychological study, including lifespan development, neuropsychology, research methods, social, critical, and cognitive psychology. Students will engage with diverse research techniques, such as conducting experiments, developing independent proposals, and exploring qualitative methodologies, while fostering curiosity to examine human experiences ethically, empathetically, and scientifically. Topics include the impact of biology and genetics on behavior, perception, memory, mental health, cultural differences, and ethical practices. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), the program features expert teaching from specialists in fields like forensic and clinical psychology, access to advanced facilities including fNIRS imaging and experimental labs, opportunities through the Rise program for skill development, and work-integrated learning to build employability skills.