Psychological Science BSc (Hons)
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Postgraduate
In Winchester
Description
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Postgraduate
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Winchester
Year 1 examines laboratory-based research methods, problem-based learning, and working as a psychologist. It introduces different approaches within psychology - personality and individual differences, social, developmental, cognitive and biological - illustrating how they lead to distinct perspectives on key research questions, and to the methods psychologists use to answer these questions. Students are also introduced to the methods psychologists use to answer these questions, gaining practical experience. In particular, students develop skills in essay writing, reading journal articles, structuring arguments and using IT within psychology.In Year 2, students examine the above approaches in more depth and continue their study of different research methods, exercising greater independence in their practical work. In particular, students further develop their skills in critical thinking and research, reading journal articles and presentations. Also at this level, students begin to identify a topic for their Year 3 Research Project within the area of psychological science.Years 1 and 2 lay the foundations for more specialised study in Year 3, where students choose which topics to study in greater depth. Practical work culminates in an extended research project in an area of your choice. Working within the area of research expertise of an academic supervisor, students undertake a year long research project allowing an engagement with the latest research findings and psychological theories.
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Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market. You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars etc.), you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team, your personal tutor and the wide range of services available to you within the University.Independent learningOver the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving and analysis with the support of staff. You take responsibility for your own learning and are encouraged to make use of the wide range of available learning resources available.Overall workloadYour overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity.While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules you select, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course .Year 1 (Level 4): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 300 hours Independent learning: 900 hoursYear 2 (Level 5): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 240 hours Independent learning: 960 hours Placement: 24 hoursYear 3 (Level 6): Timetabled teaching and learning...
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Subjects
- Psychology
- Statistics
- Project
- Critical Thinking
Course programme
- Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics
- Foundations in Psychology
- Introduction to Psychological Disorders
- Perspectives in Psychology
- Applied Psychological Skills for Career Development
- Psychology in Contemporary Society
- Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
- Society and Communication
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
- Developmental Psychology
- Conducting Independent Psychological Research
- Research Project: Empirical
- Advanced Statistics and Applied Statistics
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Advanced Issues in Developmental Psychology
- Topics in Educational Psychology
- Conceptual Debates in Psychology
- Psychology, Crime and the Criminal Justice System
- Media Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Society, Politics and Prejudice
- Psychology in the Workplace
- Volunteering
- Eyewitness Psychology
- Evolutionary Psychology and Human Nature
- Value Studies
- Advanced Critical Thinking for Psychology
- Computational Skills in Psychology
- Embodied Cognition and Contemplative practice Studies
For further information about modules, please view the course leaflet (see right-hand side).
Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing, for full-time students entering the programme in Year 1. Optional modules are listed where applicable. Please note the University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. For further information please refer to the terms and conditions at /termsandconditions. The University will notify applicants of any changes made to the core modules listed above.
Psychological Science BSc (Hons)