Department of Psychology - Aberystwyth University courses

...In your first year you will be introduced to the main concepts that inform psychology. These include social, developmental and individual differences psychologies...

...Psychology is incorporated into many aspects of modern business practice especially within the field of marketing. Areas such as motivation and reward...

...During your study of the theories of human behaviour, you will be challenged to apply your understanding to answer some of the questions that have challenged...

...act the way they do?’, ‘what types of people make good leaders?’ and ‘how do individuals make sense of their political world?’ all of which are important in political science...

...understand human thinking and decision making and understand how we make sense of the world we live in. Some of the questions that arise are ‘why do leaders...

...these questions which have important and far reaching implications for the development of icon design and IT security...

...The role of Psychology in understanding English Literature has been present since Psychology began; both disciplines have common features that make...

...of human behaviour modern genetics has started to provide additional biological insights. However, are we merely a product of our genes or as many psychologists...

...will be found in aspects of genetics, social and gender identity and the influences of intelligence and personality on educational engagement and attainment...

...Behavioural economics is an exciting and expanding area of study in which principles and theories from psychology are used to explain activities related...

...and culture on major strategic political decisions and the impact of improved medical standards on public health and health promotion. Psychology and history...