Psychology

This module focuses on enhancing essential skills for academic success. You will explore critical areas such as academic writing and critical thinking. You will learn how to navigate academic resources like Turnitin to prevent plagiarism, manage your time effectively, develop organisational skills, become self-directed learners, and engage in scholarly discussions. The module includes lecture sessions, interactive sessions, formative assessments, and feedback mechanisms to aid you in your academic journey. By the end of this module you will be able to develop a comprehensive literature review for a chosen research project topic.

You will study topics such as:

• Academic Writing Essentials
• Turnitin and Library source
• Critical Thinking and Writing
• Effective Time Management
• Self-Directed Learning
• Scholarly Discussions & Communication
• Formative Assessments & Feedback
• Literature Review Strategies

This module will introduce you to the core area of Psychobiology. It will allow you to develop a critical understanding of the biological functions underpinning human behaviour and in-depth awareness of key debates at the forefront of the discipline.

You’ll study topics such as:

• Anatomy of the Central and Peripheral Nervous System
• The neuron
• The action potential
• Synaptic transmission
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Eating disorders
• Addiction
• Agnosia
• Optic Ataxia

This module will introduce you to the core area of Cognitive Psychology. It will allow you to develop a critical understanding of cognitive processes which underpin behaviour and in-depth awareness of key debates at the forefront of the discipline.

You’ll study topics such as:

• Memory
• Language production
• Language comprehension
• Visual perception
• Cognition and emotion
• Object recognition
• Attention

This module allows you to become familiar with different psychology career paths and to sharpen the essential skills employers seek, empowering you to thrive in your chosen area. Through a combination of engaging taught sessions, and interactive workshops. The module is designed to optimise your academic journey and guide you towards your professional goals.

You will study topics such as:

• Psychology in practice (e.g., clinical, forensic, counselling etc)
• Psychology in the workplace
• Career planning and goal setting
• Effective communication of skills and experiences
• Job search and application strategies

This module develops your critical understanding of the theory, evidence, measurement and research methodology of core topic areas within the domain of differential psychology (or Individual Differences).

You’ll study topics such as:

• Temperament
• Personality
• Intelligence
• Adult attachment
• Psychometric testing and diagnostic tools

This module aims to increase your awareness across a range of developmental psychology topics. It will highlight the challenges involved and insights gained from critically evaluating and applying appropriate methods in research and professional settings.

You’ll study topics such as:

• Patterns of development across the lifespan
• Attachment and social relations
• Research with babies
• Emotional development
• Autism
• Alternative Education methods
• Cognitive and language development

This module will introduce you to qualitative research in psychology. The module covers a range of qualitative research methods, some of which you may use for qualitative research projects. The module will familiarise you with the theoretical context as well as the key principles of each of the methods covered. You will also consider design issues and ethical considerations in relation to qualitative research, and the empirical applications of each method covered. The module is designed to equip you to conduct and write up qualitative data analysis in applied settings and to enable you to think reflexively about qualitative research.

You will study topics such as:

• Philosophical underpinnings of qualitative research
• Data collection (e.g., interviews, focus groups, observation, online methods)
• Reflexivity
• Ethical considerations in relation to qualitative psychology
• Transcribing and analysing qualitative data
• Thematic Analysis
• Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
• Discourse Analysis
• Real world applications of qualitative methods

This module is designed to give you the skills necessary for understanding and utilising research methodologies and analyses. You will be introduced to methods for summarising and describing patterns in data, and how best to communicate these in tables and graphs. You will learn how to interpret research data and to communicate findings according to the conventions of the field.

You’ll study topics such as:

• Descriptive statistics
• P-values, effect sizes, and confidence intervals
• Psychometric properties
• Correlation and regression
• T-test and ANOVA
• Parametric and non-parametric tests

This module will provide you with the essential skills necessary to understand, design, and develop research in psychology. You will gain an understanding of the main qualitative and quantitative research methods, their advantages and disadvantages, and areas of application. You will also gain an understanding of ethical issues related to conducting research in psychology.

You will study topics such as:

• Science of psychology
• Getting started in research
• Research ethics
• Psychological measurements
• Experimental research
• Non experimental research
• Qualitative design
• Presenting Research

This module leads you through the entire process of developing, executing, and analysing an independent research project in psychology, culminating with the presentation of your findings. It focuses on developing a thorough understanding of various research methodologies, ethical considerations, and analytical techniques. You will learn to critically engage with literature, design ethical research within British Psychological Society (BPS) guidelines, manage project timelines effectively, and work collaboratively with supervisors. Through this comprehensive approach, you will gain invaluable skills in conducting and presenting psychological research.

You will study topics such as:

• Research Ethics Standards
• Literature Review and Critical Analysis
• Research Design and Methodology in Psychology
• Supervisory Relationship and Project Management
• Data Analysis and Software Application
• Effective Communication and Presentation Skills
• Advanced Writing Skills in psychology

This module develops critical understanding of perspectives and topics in social psychology and applies theory and research to explore contemporary issues in the field of social psychology. As such it follows the British Psychological Society core curriculum.  

You’ll study topics such as: 

• History of Social Psychology 
• Self and Identity 
• Group Dynamics 
• Attitudes  
• Social Cognition 
• Culture