Psychology

Leeds University Business School

Postgraduate

In Leeds

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Our BSc Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society and provides high-quality training in all aspects of research methods. With a wide choice of modules that meet the highest professional standards, we offer you the opportunity to study psychology to a sophisticated level, highly relevant to a diverse range of careers. Here at Leeds, our modern and personalised learning environment supports your employability and career development.
With our reputation in research and teaching, we offer a dynamic and inspiring learning environment. Our academics have strong links with the British Psychological Society and collaborate on cutting-edge research worldwide. With their guidance, you'll have the opportunity to design and manage your own research, which plugs into the School's research.
The School and facilities
The School of Psychology is a large and thriving department, which has expanded rapidly over the last five years. We have over 70 members of academic, research and support staff, including 13 Professors. The School is renowned for high quality research, much of it in collaboration with government departments, research councils, the NHS and industry.
We offer a lively learning environment with modern facilities for teaching and research and a comfortable student lounge. The size of the School and range of its activities combine to provide a varied and exciting environment in which to study and work.
Open days
University open days are in June, September and October. Read more at undergraduate open days

Applicant visit days
We hold applicant visit days in February and March for students to whom we've made an offer
Accreditation
The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered membership, provided the minimum standard of a 2:2 is achieved. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

Facilities

Location

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Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

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About this course

Entry requirements
A-level: AAA to include one or more of: psychology, geography, mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, geology, economics, statistics, environmental science or computing..
A-levels in critical thinking, citizenship studies and general studies do not typically form part of our offer but we welcome them as a fourth A-level. The Extended Project is welcomed but is not included as part of our offer. We do not accept any vocational qualifications. We do not accept Applied A-levels with the exception of Applied Science ecome a successful student in the School of...

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2018

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Teaching
  • Quality
  • University
  • School
  • Accredited
  • Quality Training
  • Social Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Course programme

The Psychology BSc offers rigorous training in all aspects of research practice and you will graduate with exceptional skills in practical, as well as theoretical, aspects of the discipline.

We emphasise research-based learning and you'll have the opportunity to work closely with academics within their research groups, giving you excellent experience of real-world, cutting-edge research.

You’ll study classic psychological work, as well as contemporary research into the nature and determinants of human behaviour, from the neuronal level through to the level of society and culture. You’ll explore psychological processes underpinning everyday behaviour, such as social cognition, memory, language and appetite, and you’ll examine ways in which psychology can improve people’s wellbeing and health. You’ll learn how to conduct and evaluate high-quality psychological research and how to professionally communicate research outcomes.

In year 1 modules include developmental, social, cognitive, biological psychology and animal behaviour. You also study research skills, which involves conducting and writing up psychological research. You also have chance to study a 10-credit elective module from any department within the University.

In year 2 you’ll progress to more advanced material, including advanced developmental psychology, cognitive and behavioural neuroscience, memory, language, perception, psychological disorders and advanced social psychology, as well as conducting lengthier pieces of research under supervision. You also choose a 10-credit elective module from any department within the University.

In your final year you’ll carry out a major piece of research in psychology worth 30 credits. You will have a wide choice of optional modules. These modules are in three groups: Health/Social Psychology, Biological Psychology and Cognitive Psychology and you take modules from each group.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Research Skills 1 20 credits
  • Research Skills 2 20 credits
  • Developmental Psychology 10 credits
  • Social Psychology 10 credits
  • Biological Psychology 10 credits
  • Cognitive Psychology 10 credits
  • Perception 10 credits
  • Psychology at Leeds 10 credits
  • Exploring Animal Behaviour 10 credits

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Psychological Disorders 10 credits
  • Advanced Social Psychology 10 credits
  • Advanced Developmental Psychology 10 credits
  • Cognitive Neuroscience 10 credits
  • Behavioural Neuroscience 10 credits
  • Individual Differences 10 credits
  • Research Skills 3 15 credits
  • Research Skills 4 15 credits
  • Perception, Action and Cognition 10 credits
  • Memory and Language 10 credits

Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Major Project 30 credits
Optional modules
  • Health Psychology 15 credits
  • The Biopsychology of Human Appetite 15 credits
  • The Spatial World 15 credits

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