BSc (Hons) Psychology

• A-Level: ABB-AAB;
• SQA AHAB, plus Highers at majority B grades;
• IB32-34 points including 4 at SL in Maths;
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: Majority of Distinction grades over two years;
• GCSE Maths grade C (B preferred) and English Language grade B;
• Other equivalent qualification accepted by the university.

Year 1

• Basic Experimental Psychology
• Introductory Neuroscience
• Social and Cultural Psychologies
• Basic Developmental Psychology
• Psychology Practicals
• Professions in Psychology
• Psychology: Shaping the Discipline
• Practical and statistical work are integral to some of these modules.

Year 2

• Human Memory and Cognition
• Brain and Behaviour
• Experimental Design and Analysis
• Organisational Behaviour
• Developmental and Social Psychology
• Qualitative Data Analysis for Psychology
• Individual Differences
• Psychology Practicals

Year 3 or 4

Students undertake a substantial research project, with expert supervision and guidance. Topics are negotiated between students and staff. Final year module choices typically reflect lecturer’s research interests, and currently include:

• Clinical Psychology 1
• Clinical Psychology 2
• Perspectives on Health and Well Being
• Psychology of Eating Behaviour
• Advanced Experimental and Qualitative Research in Psychology
• Lifestyle and Disease
• Psychology, Performance and Human Resources
• Psychology and Health
• Exercise Psychology
• Forensic Psychology (alternate years)
• Psychology of Workplace Health
• Parenting and Socialisation