Social Psychology BSc (Hons)

Course at a Glance Year 1

Compulsory modules:

• Methods and Practice of Psychological Inquiry
• Introduction to Developmental and Social Psychology
• Introduction to Psychobiology and Cognition
• Current Topics in Psychology I
• Current Topics in Psychology II

Optional modules:

• An Introduction to Evolutionary Psychology
• Topics in Forensic and Criminal Psychology
• Psychology of the Media
• Mind Games: Topics in Sport and Exercise Psychology
• The Social Construction of Childhood
• Crime and Society
• Media and Culture
• Sociological ways of Thinking

Year 2

Compulsory modules:

• Psychological Research 1: Design and Quantitative Analysis
• Psychological Research 2: Qualitative Methods
• Social and Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive and Physiological Psychology
• Individual Differences

Optional modules:

One from the following:

• Health Psychology
• Applying Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Sport Psychology

And one from the following:

• Diversity and Inclusive Practice with Children and Adults
• Understanding Interpersonal Violence
• Sociology of Social Movements
• Sociology of Religion

Year 3

Compulsory modules:

• Social Psychology Project (double module)
• Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology
• Interpersonal and Organisational Psychology

Optional modules – choose two of the following:

• Applying Psychology to the Educational Setting
• Psychology Placement Module

• EITHER Violent and Sexual Offending
  OR Crime: Impacts and Consequences

• EITHER Neuropsychological Disorders and Techniques
  OR Brain, Treatments and Behaviour

• EITHER Theory and Practice in Sport Psychology
  OR Psychology of Diet & Exercise

• EITHER Health Psychology: Theory and Practice
  OR Psychology of Health Promotion