Course Modules

This module explores the functions of understanding relationships. You will study the processes related to forming an impression of someone and forming a relationship with them through a variety of behaviours. Certain psychological theories and empirical findings will form investigations […]

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

This module explores the study of development and maturation in cognitive, personality and social processes, as well as introduces you to basic theory, research findings and methods of investigation in childhood, adolescence and lifespan development. You will consider the ways

In this module, you will be introduced to how individual differences have been studied in the past, for example through psychometrics and case study methodologies. You will investigate areas of personality, intelligence, cognitive style, motivation, gender and ethnicity, in terms

This module aims to enable students to understand some of the major theories of developmental psychology. The module will familiarise students with the diversity of lifespan development models and enable students to recognise critical and transitional points in human development

This module will develop your understanding of experimental designs and associated methods of analysis, and introduce you to research ethics.

The module aims to develop your understanding of survey and qualitative designs and associated methods of analysis related to Psychology.

The broad aim of the module is to provide a critical understanding of mindfulness and compassion-focussed psychotherapies, including studies of mechanisms of change, acceptance and commitment-based therapy, and dialectical behaviour therapy.

You will develop your understanding of Roger’s ‘Conditions Statement’ and explore the ‘Tribes of the Person-centred Nation’ including the classical approach, focusing, experiential work, existential ideas and integration.