Compulsory modules
Understanding Human Diversity
The aim of this module is for students to gain an understanding of selected factors and theories that underpin the diverse nature of human behaviour and to apply these to real-world contexts.
Psychology Across the Lifespan
The aim of this module is to apply psychological concepts, theories and research findings across the lifespan.
Research Skills B
This module builds on the topics covered in Research Skills A and aims to provide students with the necessary skills to conduct and analyse rigorous independent psychological research.
Applied Cognitive Research
This module will examine applications of cognitive research and how the research can be used within real-life settings.
Optional modules
Psychological Approaches to Human Resource Management
The aim of this module is to explore and evaluate the ways in which psychological theory and research can be used to inform human resource management.
Social Psychology and Communication
This module provides a critical understanding of psychological approaches to communication and core concepts in social psychology.
Expert Performance in Sport
The aim of this module is to further students' understanding of the major psychological determinants and perceptual-cognitive factors underpinning sport expertise.
Leading and Developing Others
The aims of this module are
- To develop students' understanding of the theory and practice of leadership, followership and development at work.
- To analyse the ways in which leaders can develop future leaders and others at work.
Social Interaction
This module introduces students to the study of social interaction in everyday and institutional settings including conversation analysis and discursive psychology.
Supporting Learners with Additional Needs
The aim of this module is for students to identify the common educational difficulties and challenges for a wide range of learners. This module considers the concept of inclusive policy and practice, provides an overview of the various additional needs of students and introduces approaches to assessment and teaching of learners with additional needs.
Psychology and Health
The aim is for students to develop knowledge related to the relationship between psychology, health, and disease by learning about how different diseases and health-related conditions affect/are affected by underlying psychological processes.
Students will also develop their ability to examine and understand how psychological theory could potentially be translated into practical applications which could have health benefiting implications.
Current Themes in Sport and Exercise Psychology
The aim of this module is to develop students understanding of key theoretical and empirical perspectives that explain contemporary sport and exercise psychology topics.
University wide language programme
One 10-credit module from a list supplied by the Language Centre, levels dependent on candidates’ previous qualifications. Languages offered are: French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish.