Course Modules

In this module you will explore ‘being’ and ‘feeling’ — two components that enable us to experience the inside and outside worlds. Understanding these primary aspects of human psychology will create the foundation of your learning.

This module is designed to develop your personal study skills. You will undertake an independent study into an aspect of education under the guidance of the module co-ordinator. You will accommodate new principles and new knowledge through your own study.

This module is an applied piece of work related to your chosen degree. It will require you to apply the knowledge and skills developed throughout the foundation year and will enhance your ability to work individually and as part of

This module explores key issues and debates in criminology and gives you a solid foundation in these topics. The origins of crime Categorisation of crime Theories of crime Psychological frameworks of crime.

This module examines how society manages crime and criminals and introduces you to the wider judicial and prison systems. You will consider: The role of the media Moral panics Emerging crimes World approaches to crime.

This module will explore the broad concepts that underpin human rights, diversity and duty of care. You will focus on the development of social identities and the relationship between diversity, discrimination and oppression. Your research will be based on the

This module introduces you to the different aspects of criminal law, which examines the theory underpinning criminal law and the elements of criminal liability, as well as providing an understanding of a range of criminal offences and the ability to

The module explores the experience of positive psychology relating the need to understand one’s own motivation, aspirations and goals to: Self-development Personality Need for achievement Self efficacy Self esteem. You will explore psychological theories and empirical findings from investigations into

This module explores the ways biological processes have been studied, for example through brain lesions and cell stimulation methodologies. The areas of behavioural genetics, neuro-imaging, neuropsychology, socio-biology and evolutionary psychology will be investigated in terms of underlying theory and empirical

This module will introduce you to the ways cognitive processes have been studied in the past. This includes studying experimental and cognitive neuropsychological methodologies. You will investigate the areas of attention, perception, learning, thinking and language and relate your findings