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Psychology - the study of the mind and behaviour - is a diverse and dynamic topic.
Our Psychology with integrated Foundation Year degree is designed to develop and shape your understanding and provide you with skills that will enable you to quickly find employment after graduation or continue on to further study. You will work and engage with lecturers who use their significant experience, and their own research to create an inspiring learning environment in which you can develop your own thinking in a safe and supportive department.
The integrated foundation year - designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background - is the perfect option to access this highly-sort scheme. In the Foundation Year, you will learn about key concepts for Psychology from an inter-disciplinary angle, giving you a unique experience and critical perspective to make the most of the full undergraduate degree.
The department has outstanding teaching and research facilities dedicated to your course. The laboratories and dedicated research spaces provide you with a diverse array of facilities and equipment with which to explore. These resources allow you to develop your interests and engage in creative problem-solving techniques as you progress towards your graduation.
Course Overview
Modules September start - 2022
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Academic Skills Foundation 1 | IC07620 | 20 |
Academic Skills Foundation 2 | IC07720 | 20 |
Foundation - Dialogue | GS00120 | 20 |
Foundation in Liberal Arts | GS00220 | 20 |
Information in a Post-Truth World | GS01120 | 20 |
Learning Experience | GS00320 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Applications of Psychology | PS11520 | 20 |
Brain, Behaviour and Cognition | PS11220 | 20 |
Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology | PS11820 | 20 |
Designing Psychological Research Projects | PS11610 | 10 |
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | PS11320 | 20 |
Introduction to core topics in Social and Individual Behaviour | PS11420 | 20 |
Personal Development and Organisational Behaviour | PS11710 | 10 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Cognitive Psychology | PS21820 | 20 |
Qualitative Research Methods | PS21410 | 10 |
Quantitative Research Methods | PS21310 | 10 |
Social Psychology | PS20220 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Evolutionary Psychology | PS21020 | 20 |
Forensic Psychology | PS21220 | 20 |
Health Psychology | PS20720 | 20 |
Issues in Clinical Psychology | PS21720 | 20 |
Psychology in Practice | PS20620 | 20 |
Psychology of Humour | PS21620 | 20 |
The Psychology of Language | PS20420 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Behavioural Neuroscience | PS32120 | 20 |
Developmental Psychology | PS34320 | 20 |
Psychology Research Project for Single Honours | PS33140 | 40 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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21st Century Self: Critical and Constructionist Approaches to Contemporary Personhood | PS31720 | 20 |
Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology | BR37020 | 20 |
Child Language: Development and Assessment | PS31820 | 20 |
Drugs and Behaviour | PS30820 | 20 |
Psychology Critical Review | PS31520 | 20 |
Sex and relationships in psychotherapeutic practice | PS32320 | 20 |
The Psychology of Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring | PS31920 | 20 |
The Social Psychology of Music | PS31620 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
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Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
A Levels Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh and Mathematics
BTEC National Diploma:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
International Baccalaureate:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
European Baccalaureate:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.