Course Modules

This module will provide you with a range of fundamental and practical skills, including numeracy, information literacy, writing abilities and essential study skills. Your lectures will introduce you to the theory and applications of basic techniques used in research and […]

This module centres on developing professional and laboratory competencies essential in the field of science. You will participate in the personal development programme, where you will have regular meetings with a placement academic advisor. You will develop study and examination

The module will explore cutting-edge developments and issues in applied psychology.  You will apply psychological research to real-world issues:  for example, group violence, health, education, persuasion, media and advertising, industry (as faculty availability allows). During this module, you will critically

The module will engage you with an in-depth and critical knowledge of advanced applied research design and associated analytical techniques, developing an advanced understanding of cutting-edge applied research skills and designs in psychology and criminology. The module is designed to

The dissertation provides you with an opportunity to show evidence of your ability to: identify problem areas, locate issues within a wider context, obtain relevant data, analyse findings, work within relevant theoretical/conceptual frameworks, synthesise complicated material, employ relevant and innovative

The module provides you with an opportunity to work with children and young people in a professional setting. The placements are organised by you in conjunction with relevant staff and provide you with a choice of approved setting, according to

The aim of this module is for you to develop an understanding of a range of contemporary legal and regulatory issues relating to the internet, internet-related technologies, the web and various online ecosystems. The module will consider discrete thematic, contemporary

The ‘soft’ skills required by a sport and exercise psychologist are imperative to effectiveness as a practitioner. The aim of the module is to examine the nature of applied sport psychology practice and discuss and critique how sport psychologists work

This module aims to develop insight into influential theories of human psychological development and critically evaluate the historical context of theories of development. It will enable you to explore ways in which developmental theories have enhanced the understanding of the developmental

The module will provide an introduction to psychological and interdisciplinary studies, with a focus on issues of current social and cultural concern. The areas of diversity, power and conflict in society, economic and consumer society, reproductive health matters, environmental issues,