Psychology with Neuroscience BSc Honours

This module provides a basic general introduction to developmental, cognitive, biological, individual differences and social psychology. The characteristic approaches adopted within these areas of psychology are explored and you will be encouraged to adopt a reflective and critical perspective on the subject matter covered.

The module aims to introduce the principles and practice of quantitative and qualitative psychological research. You will develop skills in searching literature and generating hypotheses with a sound rationale, understand the principles of sound research design and data collection and be able to interpret findings and critically assess research output in psychology. You will also be provided with opportunities to develop skills in the dissemination of research results.

This module introduces the statistical and qualitative analysis as they are employed in psychological research. You will gain experience in a range of analytic techniques and learn to use relevant software such as SPSS.

This module introduces the foundational knowledge and concepts that are essential to understanding neuroscience, including the structure and function of the human nervous and endocrine systems.

This module will enable you to understand, evaluate and conduct psychological research, and to understand how research design relates to research questions. It provides you with skills in a variety of analytical methods and enables you to conduct ethical psychological research utilising quantitative & qualitative methods. It also provides the foundation for interpretation and critical discussion of published psychological research.

This module aims to develop the depth and breadth of your understanding of core theory and up-to-date research in developmental psychology. In addition to the main topics, you will have opportunities to learn about extended topics of atypical developments, developments throughout the lifespan and applications to educational issues, as well as contemporary topics in applied developmental psychology.

This module aims provide you with a solid foundation in neurophysiological recording systems, theory and practice of electroencephalography EEG and visual evoked potentials VEP.

This module aims to give an overview of the biological bases of behaviour and the cognitive approach to psychology. After initial study of the anatomy physiology of the nervous system, attention is focused on aspects of behaviour that have a clear biological component. Through a series of practical laboratory sessions, you will investigate specific central and peripheral nervous system variables and their relation to behaviour. In the second half of the module, the nature of the cognitivist approach to psychology will be outlined and key theories relating to major cognitive faculties explored. Understanding of these is enhanced through a series of interactive seminars.

The module aims to develop the depth and breadth of your understanding of theory and research in social psychology and personality psychology. In term one, you are introduced to the social dimension of human psychology, its scientific investigation and eclectic methodology through topic-focused lectures combined with small-group collaborative research projects. In term two, you will cover mainstream concepts and theories of human development and personality, and application of personality theory in assessment (including employability).

The dissertation module is designed to give you the opportunity to pursue independent study under the supervision of a member of Psychology staff on a topic not offered in-depth among the normal range of modules. You will be expected to carry out an original investigation using a recognised psychology research method within the ethical limitations of the domain, and to produce a dissertation based on that research. Undertaking this module will enable you to become competent in autonomous research.

The module introduces the ways in which psychological theories and methods contribute to the understanding of physical health and illness, as well as exercise, and sport performance. It will enable you to understand the psychological, behavioural and social determinants of health and illness, as well as exercise and sporting performance. The applications of health psychology to clinical practice and the applications of sport psychology to working with skilled performers will be illustrated.

This module explores relationships between mind and body, conscious and unconscious mental life, the potential of psychology to help people to become more creative and fulfilled. Additionally, this module aims to develop your understanding of mental health problems and their treatment with psychological therapies. Clinical/therapeutic debates in this field will be discussed.

This module seeks to introduce key themes, theories, empirical studies, methods to understand processes underlying human communicative systems (in particular language), the acquisition of literacy, and aspects of musical communication.

The module is designed to measure a variety of learning outcomes and to facilitate your development of critical thinking, independent learning, reflective learning, listening and communication skills. It provides a critical overview of effective science and psychological models of emotion, and introduces the scientific study of happiness, and how they can use the outputs of psychological research to live more fulfilling lives.

This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the biological basis of EEG and pathological processes and the role of EEG in your investigations. The module will also support and develop the work-based training by providing a description of normal and abnormal EEG.

This module offers the advanced level study of topics in human neuropsychology including techniques, methods and approaches; planning; personality; emotion; consciousness; visual processing; language; olfaction; ageing; and the behavioural effects of damage to the brain regions and structures which mediate these processes. The module is designed to measure a variety of learning outcomes and to facilitate the development of critical thinking and independent learning.

To introduce students to core aspects of evolutionary theory and to demonstrate the application of evolutionary theory to behaviour. The principal aim is to demonstrate how behaviour can be regarded as the product of biological evolution. A secondary aim is to discuss how evolutionary approaches complement other frameworks and add another level of explanation to scientific understanding. Students will cover various evolutionary approaches including ethology, behavioural ecology and evolutionary psychology; discussing key findings and methodological differences.