Psychology (Experimental)

University of Oxford

Bachelor's degree

In Oxford

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Oxford

UCAS code C830 Duration 3 years (BA)
Entrance requirements A*AA Subject requirements One or more science subjects (including Psychology) or Maths
Admissions test(s) ox.ac.uk/tsa Written work None
Admissions statistics*
Interviewed: 39%
Successful: 14%
Intake: 53
*3-year average 2017-19
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Psychology has been defined as the science of mental life and its scope includes a wide variety of issues. It addresses such questions as: how do we perceive colours? How do children acquire language? What predisposes two people to get on with each other? What causes schizophrenia?
Psychology at Oxford is a scientific discipline, involving the rigorous formulation and testing of ideas. It works through experiments and systematic observation rather than introspection.
The Oxford Experimental Psychology Department is widely regarded as one of the leading psychology departments in the UK. The department’s size and its commitment to excellence in teaching and research means there are typically four or five research seminars each week, in addition to undergraduate lectures and classes. At present, there are particularly strong research groups in the fields of human cognitive processes, neuroscience, language, developmental psychology, social psychology and psychological disorders.
Fieldwork/international opportunities.
A wide choice of research projects is available to students in their final year, including projects based in other departments and outside the University. Experimental Psychology has excellent facilities and very close links with neuroscience, including neurophysiology and neurology, as well as the Philosophy and Linguistics Departments ful, and exemplary...

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Wellington Square, OX1 2JD

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Subjects

  • Probability
  • Design
  • Statistics
  • Psychology
  • Staff
  • Options
  • IT
  • Teaching
  • University
  • School
  • Project
  • Medical
  • Medical training
  • Social Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Course programme

A typical week
  • Terms 1 and 2: about six lectures and two-three tutorials
  • Terms 3-8: usually six lectures, one-two tutorials and one practical class. You will also carry out your own research project and be given the opportunity to write a dissertation and undertake independent research.
  • Term 9: typically two revision lectures or tutorials and final examinations
  • Terms 1 and 2: about six lectures and two-three tutorials
  • Terms 3-8: usually six lectures, one-two tutorials and one practical class. You will also carry out your own research project and be given the opportunity to write a dissertation and undertake independent research.
  • Term 9: typically two revision lectures or tutorials and final examinations

    • Tutorials are usually two-four students and a tutor. Class sizes for laboratory classes may vary depending on the options you choose. Core lab classes which are attended by most students will be in groups of 35-40 students. Multiple demonstrators will attend to assist the staff who are leading these classes. There would usually be no more than around 20 students for final-year specialist options.

    Most tutorials, classes, and lectures are delivered by staff who are tutors in their subject. The majority of staff are world-leading experts with years of experience in teaching and research. Some teaching may also be delivered by postgraduate students who are usually studying at doctorate level, and are specialist in those topics.

    To find out more about how our teaching year is structured, visit our Academic Year page.

    Academic YearCourse structure

    The structure of this course is currently under review. Up-to-date details on any course changes can be found on the Psychology Department's website.

    The structure of this course is currently under review. Up-to-date details on any course changes can be found on the Psychology Department's website. Psychology Department'sTERMS 1 AND 2

    COURSES

    Three introductory courses are taken out of:
    • Psychology
    • Philosophy
    • Linguistics
    • Neurophysiology
    • Probability theory and statistics*

    *Students must sit the examination in Probability theory and statistics either at Prelims (first University examinations) or as a qualifying examination.

    ASSESSMENT

    First University examinations: three written papers

    TERMS 3–5

    COURSES

    Students will study core subjects in Psychology covering:
    • Perception
    • Cognition
    • Behavioural neuroscience
    • Developmental science
    • Social psychology
    • Individual differences and clinical psychology
    • Experimental design and methods

    ASSESSMENT

    Final University examinations, Part I: four written papers, covering all core subjects; practical portfolioTERMS 6–9

    COURSES

    Students will choose:
    • Either three advanced options
    • Or two advanced options and a dissertation

    Students carry out practical work in Psychology:

    • Lab-based ‘block’ practicals
    • Research project

    ASSESSMENT

    Final University examinations, Part II: research project; practical portfolio; three written papers (or two written papers and a library dissertation)Available options will reflect the department’s current research which means they may change each year. The options available will cover the core subjects listed above.TERMS 1 AND 2

    COURSES

    Three introductory courses are taken out of:
    • Psychology
    • Philosophy
    • Linguistics
    • Neurophysiology
    • Probability theory and statistics*

    *Students must sit the examination in Probability theory and statistics either at Prelims (first University examinations) or as a qualifying examination.

    ASSESSMENT

    First University examinations: three written papers

    TERMS 3–5

    COURSES

    Students will study core subjects in Psychology covering:
    • Perception
    • Cognition
    • Behavioural neuroscience
    • Developmental science
    • Social psychology
    • Individual differences and clinical psychology
    • Experimental design and methods

    ASSESSMENT

    Final University examinations, Part I: four written papers, covering all core subjects; practical portfolioTERMS 6–9

    COURSES

    Students will choose:
    • Either three advanced options
    • Or two advanced options and a dissertation

    Students carry out practical work in Psychology:

    • Lab-based ‘block’ practicals
    • Research project

    ASSESSMENT

    Final University examinations, Part II: research project; practical portfolio; three written papers (or two written papers and a library dissertation)Available options will reflect the department’s current research which means they may change each year. The options available will cover the core subjects listed above.TERMS 1 AND 2TERMS 1 AND 2TERMS 1 AND 2

    COURSES

    Three introductory courses are taken out of:
    • Psychology
    • Philosophy
    • Linguistics
    • Neurophysiology
    • Probability theory and statistics*

    *Students must sit the examination in Probability theory and statistics either at Prelims (first University examinations) or as a qualifying examination.

    ASSESSMENT

    First University examinations: three written papers

    COURSES

    Three introductory courses are taken out of:
    • Psychology
    • Philosophy
    • Linguistics
    • Neurophysiology
    • Probability theory and statistics*

    *Students must sit the examination in Probability theory and statistics either at Prelims (first University examinations) or as a qualifying examination.

    COURSES

    COURSES
    • Psychology
    • Philosophy
    • Linguistics
    • Neurophysiology
    • Probability theory and statistics*
  • Psychology
  • Philosophy
  • Linguistics
  • Neurophysiology
  • Probability theory and statistics*

    • *Students must sit the examination in Probability theory and statistics either at Prelims (first University examinations) or as a qualifying examination.

    *Students must sit the examination in Probability theory and statistics either at Prelims (first University examinations) or as a qualifying examination.

    ASSESSMENT

    First University examinations: three written papers

    ASSESSMENT

    ASSESSMENT

    First University examinations: three written papers

    TERMS 3–5TERMS 3–5TERMS 3–5

    COURSES

    Students will study core subjects in Psychology covering:
    • Perception
    • Cognition
    • Behavioural neuroscience
    • Developmental science
    • Social psychology
    • Individual differences and clinical psychology
    • Experimental design and methods

    ASSESSMENT

    Final University examinations, Part I: four written papers, covering all core subjects; practical portfolio

    COURSES

    Students will study core subjects in Psychology covering:
    • Perception
    • Cognition
    • Behavioural neuroscience
    • Developmental science
    • Social psychology
    • Individual differences and clinical psychology
    • Experimental design and methods

    COURSES

    COURSES
    • Perception
    • Cognition
    • Behavioural neuroscience
    • Developmental science
    • Social psychology
    • Individual differences and clinical psychology
    • Experimental design and methods
  • Perception
  • Cognition
  • Behavioural neuroscience
  • Developmental science
  • Social psychology
  • Individual differences and clinical psychology
  • Experimental design and methods

    • ASSESSMENT

    Final University examinations, Part I: four written papers, covering all core subjects; practical portfolio

    ASSESSMENT

    ASSESSMENTTERMS 6–9TERMS 6–9TERMS 6–9

    COURSES

    Students will choose:
    • Either three advanced options
    • Or two advanced options and a dissertation

    Students carry out practical work in Psychology:

    • Lab-based ‘block’ practicals
    • Research project

    ASSESSMENT

    Final University examinations, Part II: research project; practical portfolio; three written papers (or two written papers and a library dissertation)

    COURSES

    Students will choose:
    • Either three advanced options
    • Or two advanced options and a dissertation

    Students carry out practical work in Psychology:

    • Lab-based ‘block’ practicals
    • Research project

    COURSES

    COURSES
    • Either three advanced options
    • Or two advanced options and a dissertation
  • Either three advanced options
    • Either
  • Or two advanced options and a dissertation
    • Or

    Students carry out practical work in Psychology:

    • Lab-based ‘block’ practicals
    • Research project
  • Lab-based ‘block’ practicals
  • Research project

    • ASSESSMENT

    Final University examinations, Part II: research project; practical portfolio; three written papers (or two written papers and a library dissertation)

    ASSESSMENT

    ASSESSMENTAvailable options will reflect the department’s current research which means they may change each year. The options available will cover the core subjects listed above.Available options will reflect the department’s current research which means they may change each year. The options available will cover the core subjects listed above.Available options will reflect the department’s current research which means they may change each year. The options available will cover the core subjects listed above.

    The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

    The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

    The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

    The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

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