BSc (Hons) Psychology with Substance Use and Misuse Studies

Course detail
During this course you will:
study core psychological content required at undergraduate level.
be taught by experts, to keep you abreast of all the latest developments in the field, helping you develop an understanding of theory in action.
gain knowledge in all aspects of psychology, and understand it as a science.
have the opportunity to meet practising psychologists and hear them speak about current developments in the field.
focus on contemporary issues in the psychological understanding of the human mind and behaviour.
study an engaging, challenging and interesting curriculum.
apply psychological theory to real life situations wherever possible.
learn with a strong emphasis on applied psychology.
be at the front of developments in the field, from lecturers who work their own research interests into the course content
learn motivational interviewing skills, which will be very useful if you work with clients with substance misuse problems or anyone who requires or desires behavioural change
Modules specific to this pathway are shown with an *.

Modules

Year One (Level 4)
Learning and Cognition
History and Context of Psychology
Research Methods 1
Research Methods 2
Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology
Developing Basic Motivational Interviewing Skills*.
Year Two (Level 5)
Cognitive Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Further Research Methods
Individual Differences
Social Psychology
Substance Use and Misuse in Context*.
Year Three (Level 6)
Experiential Learning
Dissertation
Biological Psychology
Advanced Dual Diagnosis: Exploring Interventions for People with Mental Health and Substance Misuse Problems*
Advanced Substance Misuse: Treatment Interventions*.
Plus one option module from the list below:
Health Psychology
Psychology of Mental Health
Introduction to Cognitive Neuropsychology
Forensic Psychology
Gender Psychology
Occupational Psychology
Introduction to Theories of Counselling
Violent Relationships
Positive Psychology
Language and Mind
Philosophy of Psychology
Developmental Psychopathology.
Option modules are subject to staff availability and may change over time.