Psychology BSc (Hons)

The modules for this course can be found in the latest programme specification.

Stage 1: Level 4

• Brain and Behaviour. 20 credits, core
  An introduction to the major psychological theories and concepts that explain how we become thinking individuals.
• Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology. 20 credits, core
  An introduction to the basic concepts and procedures used to conduct and evaluate psychological research.
• Thinking Psychologically at Bradford. 20 credits, core
  An introduction to the basic concepts and procedures used to conduct and evaluate psychological research.
• Critical and Philosophical Issues in Psychology. 20 credits, core
  An introduction to the critical issues inherent to psychology and its philosophical underpinnings as a discipline.
• Understanding Social Development. 20 credits, core
  An introduction to the major psychological theories that explain how we become social beings.
• Applications of Professional Psychology. 20 credits, core
  Understand the application of psychological theory, knowledge and principles to a range of real life contexts that benefit individuals and society.

Stage 2: Level 5

• Cognitive Psychology. 20 credits, core
  Gain insight into human cognitive processes, including how people reason, think and perceive, and how we use language to communicate with others.
• Social Psychology. 20 credits, core
  The description and explanation of human behaviour in situations where people are interacting with others.
• Quantitative Research Methods and Data Analysis. 20 credits, core
  Expand on skills acquired in PSY4006-B and learn more advanced techniques for analysing data collected from experiments.
• Methodological Issues and Qualitative Research. 20 credits, core
  This module builds on `Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology` and Critical and Philosophical Issues in Psychology studied in Year 1.
• Developmental Psychology. 20 credits, core
  This module builds on issues studied in Becoming a Person 1 and 2.
• Psychobiology and Neuroscience. 20 credits, core
  Investigate the structure of the nervous system, actions of neurotransmitters and the drugs that affect them.

Stage 3: Level 6

• Research Project in Psychology. 40 credits, core
  Produce a dissertation reporting a piece of original empirical research, conducted under appropriate supervision.
• Abnormal Psychology, Health and Intervention. 20 credits, option
  A critical appraisal of a number of key issues related to the conceptualisation, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychopathology.
• Advanced Issues in Child Development in Education Contexts. 20 credits, option
  Explore a range of contemporary theoretical and methodological issues within the field of child development in educational contexts.
• Advanced Issues in Neuropsychology. 20 credits, option
  Gain an advanced level understanding of topics in neuropsychology.
• Forensic Psychology. 20 credits, option
  Explore the concept of 'crime', who commits crime, assessment and treatment of criminal behaviour, legal psychology and psychology and the courts.
• Psychology of Health and Eating. 20 credits, option
  Become familiar with contemporary theoretical and methodological issues in health psychology and in the psychology of eating.
• Psychology Life Skills and Employability. 20 credits, option
  A structured opportunity for professional development through the provision of support, feedback and supervision in an applied setting.
• University Elective. 40 credits, option