Liberal Studies (Psychology) BA (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In London

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    January

Our new range of liberal studies degrees provides a true US-style liberal arts education, a first in the UK. You choose a ‘major’ subject area whilst taking a range of ‘electives’ to tailor your degree to match your passions and interests. Every module in our liberal studies programme has been specifically designed for the degree, delivering you a broad-based education which engages you in critical and interdisciplinary thinking. Liberal arts graduates are well-prepared to make the most of opportunities in a fast-moving global economy.The study of psychology applies the scientific method to help us understand and predict human behaviour and experience.The core of the BA (Hons) Liberal Studies (Psychology)  constitutes an in-depth examination of the scientific approach to understanding human behaviour and experience including the study of topics such as personality, decision-making, memory, neuroscience, mental disorder, and social interaction.The Psychology Major teaches the major areas of the discipline and covers theoretical and applied aspects of the science. At the higher level, you will study a range of more advanced options which explore specific areas of psychology in greater depth including sexuality, cultural differences and similarities, and evolution and behaviour. Read about our Liberal Studies programmes in the news. Register for an Open Day Why should I choose this programme? This programme will equip you with skills in critical thinking, deductive and inductive reasoning, communication, research design and statistics. It will provide you with a thorough introduction to applied areas of psychology, such as social psychology, neuroscience, the psychology of fashion, sexuality, and clinical psychology. You will also have access to our programme-specific facilities including workstations equipped with analysis and online experiment software, psychophysiological...

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Inner Circle, Regent's Park, NW1 4NS

Start date

JanuaryEnrolment now open

About this course

Study methods You will benefit from close supervision and guidance throughout your learning, via lectures, seminars, tutorials, lab classes and group work. We encourage you to gain increasing independence in your own research endeavours. The programme also includes visits to key sites within London, such as the Freud Museum, to illustrate the development of psychology throughout history. Students with disabilities Some classes are delivered in teaching rooms accessed via stairs. If you have a condition that affects your mobility and you require ground floor rooms, or rooms with lift access, please notify Student Registry as soon as possible. You are also advised to contact the Disability Officer.

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Human Behaviour
  • Social Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Specialisation
  • American
  • Programme
  • Electives
  • Alongside
  • Incorporates

Course programme

Majors / pathways

This is an American-style Liberal Studies programme that incorporates an area of specialisation (a major) plus electives chosen from a wide range of subject areas to be taken alongside your major.

There is a major project in the final year of study which enables you to open out the specialist area of your major to the breadth of your learning on the whole programme.

It is also possible to undertake a dual major or one or two minor subject areas alongside your major from other subjects offered within the overall programme. Majors, minors and elective classes are offered in the following subject areas:

  • Art History
  • Business and Management
  • English
  • History
  • International Relations
  • Journalism
  • Media and Communications
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Public Relations

There are also elective classes in Music Appreciation, Philosophy, and Theatre.

Study abroad

In addition to studying in London, you will have the opportunity to participate in an exciting term spent studying abroad. This provides you with a unique opportunity to explore a diverse range of topics offered by other institutions and gain international experience. This term takes place in Year 2 and replaces the second term of your Regent's degree. For more information see the study abroad section.

Modules

  • Conceptual and Historical Aspects of Psychology
  • Introducing Psychology
  • Introduction to Psychological Research Methods 1
  • Personality and Individual Differences
  • Psychology of Child and Adult Development
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Biological and Cognitive Psychology
  • Introduction to Psychological Research Methods 2
  • Social Psychology
  • Applied Psychology
  • Cultural Psychology
  • Evolutionary Psychology
  • Sexuality & Gender
  • Major Capstone (dissertation)

See module descriptions

Additional information

Important information:

With COVID-19 likely to generate worldwide quarantine restrictions and travel disruption for some time, and noting our duty to prevent our students from being impacted by a potential second wave, we've made the decision to deliver the Autumn 2020 Term online and prepare to return to campus in January 2021.

Liberal Studies (Psychology) BA (Hons)

Price on request