Psychology, BSc (Hons)

This course delves into the essence of human existence, examining the brain's functions, mechanisms of thinking, feeling, and behavior, and the real-world impact of psychological research and therapy on individuals and society. Delivered by a team of over 150 leading psychologists from one of the UK's largest departments, students access state-of-the-art laboratories for research. Teaching is led by world-renowned scholars, as recognized in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, and courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Graduates achieving at least a 2.2 honors degree qualify for BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, opening pathways to professional psychology careers.At NTU, students benefit from work-like placements, customizable modules for specializations like mental health or forensic psychology, and global opportunities such as study abroad or field trips. The curriculum covers core areas including biological, social, developmental, and cognitive psychology, with extensive training in research methods. In the final year, students undertake an empirical project and engage in professional practice modules. Assessment includes coursework, exams, presentations, and tests, fostering transferable skills for diverse career prospects.

In the first two years of this degree, you'll study a variety of content that will train you in the core areas of psychology, including biological, social, developmental, and cognitive psychology, as well as conceptual and historical issues. You'll also receive extensive training in research methods and statistics. In your First Year, you will study key topic areas including: Psychological Research in Context; Social and Developmental Psychology (One), Cognitive and Biological Psychology (One), Research Methods One and Statistics One. In Year Two the core modules include: Analytical Thinking in Psychology; Cognitive and Biological Psychology (Two); Social and Developmental Psychology (Two); Research Methods and Statistics (Two); and Individual Differences and Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology. As part of this course you may have the chance to undertake a specialist pathway in a particular area of Psychology such as: Cognition and Neuroscience, Social and Cultural Psychology. In your final year you'll complete an empirical research project, focused on a topic of your choosing, under the supervision of one of our highly trained staff who has expertise in their field. You'll have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of options that will help you develop specialist knowledge. You can also take part in the innovative Professional Practice in Psychology module where you will work on real-life problem scenarios supplied by external organisations, and provide evidence-based solutions to these organisations.