Health Psychology BSc (Hons)

Course at a Glance Year 1

Compulsory Modules

• Methods and Practice of Psychological Inquiry
• Introduction to Developmental and Social Psychology
• Introduction to Psychobiology and Cognition
• Current Topics in Psychology I
• Current Topics in Psychology II

PLUS two from the following options:

• An Introduction to Evolutionary Psychology 
• Topics in Forensic and Criminal Psychology 
• Psychology of the Media 
• Mind Games: Topics in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Year 2

Compulsory Modules

• Psychological Research 1: Design and Quantitative Methods 
• Psychological Research 2: Qualitative Methods 
• Social and Developmental Psychology 
• Cognitive and Physiological Psychology 
• Individual Differences 
• Health Psychology

PLUS one from the following:

• Applying Psychology 
• Forensic Psychology 
• Topics and Techniques in Neuroscience 
• Sport Psychology

Year 3

Compulsory Modules

• Health Psychology Project 
• Health Psychology: Theory and Practice 
• Health Promotion

PLUS two from the following:

• Applying Psychology to the Educational Setting 
• Interpersonal and Organisational Psychology 
• Psychology Placement Module 
• EITHER Violent and Sexual Offending 
• OR Crime: Impacts and Consequences 
• EITHER Neuropsychological Disorders and Techniques 
• OR Brain, Treatments and Behaviour 
• EITHER Theory & Practice in Sport Psychology 
• OR Psychology of Diet & Exercise