Psychology

You will be provided with the enhancement of your understanding of the wider models of communication and how these may be different dependent on the role and purpose of practice. You'll be introduced to the core conditions considered the foundations to all therapeutic endeavours. You will practice counselling skills and learning to structure a helping session. 

Research underpins everything that you will learn on your degree. Developing an understanding of how to design, analyse and interpret research studies will provide you with the core skills needed throughout your course. You will learn to undertake research in a range of different areas and how to convey these findings to a range of different audiences.

Developmental psychology considers the psychology of life span providing you with an understanding of how we learn language, develop attachments and the impact of ageing upon our behaviours. You will learn about the way in which our behaviours and actions are shaped by the groups we identify with and how as individuals our attitudes develop, alongside other core areas of social psychology.

Cognition concentrates on mental processes such as memory, thinking and language. Your physiological systems underpin all of these behaviours. Psychobiology gives you an understanding of the interaction between your biology and behaviour. Together these two approaches allow you to understand a range of processes including memory, attention and perception.

The module introduces you to the ethical practice of psychology, and starts the process of planning your career either as a psychologist, or in another role where you will apply the knowledge and skills you develop from your psychology degree to a different domain.

This module will introduce you to a variety of statistical and research techniques in both academic and commercial settings. You will have the opportunity to apply these techniques within a practical setting.

This module explores social psychology and developmental psychology. You will look into a range of topics to develop your understanding and knowledge of social psychology such as attribution, social cognition and aggression and developmental psychology such as language development, attachment and Theory of Mind.

This module will allow you to demonstrate an understanding of a number of fundamental issues in human cognition, ranging from visual perceptual processes to problem solving and reasoning. You will also be provided with an understanding of key areas within physiological psychology.

Establish the skills to carry out, and write up, your own independent empirical studies using qualitative methods of data collection and analysis.

You'll develop your knowledge and engagement with clinical and health psychology, and its application to areas of psychological and somatic health. You'll learn all about the therapeutic process, from developing a theoretically driven biopsychosocial formulation to informing a therapeutic strategy.

The aim of this module is to provide you with a comprehensive introduction to a number of areas of crime and the criminal justice system that psychologists have addressed and sought to understand. Topics covered may include, eye-witness testimony, expert witnesses, domestic and honour based violence, crime detection and treatment and a range of other areas. 

You will examine psychological theories of topics such as personality, intelligence, emotion, motivation and the self. This is achieved within a framework of discussion of concepts and debates within psychology. There is also a focus on the application of theories to individual differences and the ethical concerns which these can raise.

With this module you will complete an advanced piece of empirical investigation under supervision by an appropriate member of staff. This may be in any psychological area in which you are interested, provided the topic is approved by a member of the psychology staff.

You'll learn about the development of forensic psychology. The module aims to increase understanding of the origins of offending behaviour and the assessment and treatment of offenders. You'll also study current issues specific to violent and sexual offenders.

The aim of this module is to develop your critical understanding of topics relating to the impact and consequences of crime from both social psychological and forensic perspectives. You will explore content on how impacts and consequences relate to both individual both victims and society in general.

The module covers a number of topic areas chosen both for their importance in educational practice and to reflect the application of psychological research to the area of education. The module will pay particular attention to assessment issues in educational psychology and will look at the role of an Educational Psychologist.

This module provides a short placement opportunity for you to apply your psychological knowledge in a workplace setting. This allows you to build confidence and experience ahead of post-study employment, to learn more about the application of your psychological skills to a new job or to experience new settings in which you might work.

You'll get the opportunity to pursue an area of interest in a field or applied area of psychology through independent study. You'll also develop your research skills through reading and interrogation of a variety of resources, gaining up to date knowledge and demonstrating critical appreciation of your chosen topic. 

You'll learn about the many different roles of a Clinical and Health Psychologist. You'll explore how they apply skills in different professional arenas. You'll be able to communicate a clear and coherent explanation of the roles of a clinical or health psychologist. You'll also gain professional competence in clinical communication skills.