Psychology, BSc (Hons)

Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes, including the brain's structure and human perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In the first and third years, students select optional modules to explore areas of interest, such as forensic and mental health, which examines offending behaviors, their neuroscience, and the roles of the justice system and health services. The program integrates research that transforms lives, enabling students to undertake a final-year project on diverse topics, from behavioral to social psychology.In the first year, foundational psychology topics are covered, providing a broad base in areas like therapeutic approaches, biological aspects of addiction, and conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, and aggression. The second year builds on this with advanced modules, including cognitive psychology's influence on emotions and memories, and deeper analysis of mood and cognition disorders. In the third year, students choose from specialized options like forensic, clinical, developmental disorders, and psychopathology to tailor their studies.

In year one you will study fundamental areas of psychology. This will provide you with a broad foundation of knowledge and introduce you to a wide range of topics. You will take additional modules that look into the psychological approaches to therapy or biological approaches to addiction. You'll also learn about conditions like depression, schizophrenia, and aggression. In your second year, you will develop your knowledge with more advanced modules. Your cognitive psychology lectures will teach you about how emotions can alter memories. You'll also explore further into the disorders of mood and cognition. In year three you will study modules and topics at a higher level. You will be able to choose from a wide range of optional modules. This will help tailor your study to areas that you are particularly interested in. This includes forensic and mental health, clinical psychology, developmental disorders, and psychopathology.