Psychology Bsc in University of Leeds, UK

Psychology Bsc in University of Leeds

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and experience. It uses a wide range of empirical and statistical techniques to collect and analyse information.

Our Psychology BSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society and combines high-quality training in all aspects of research methods with a wide range of modules to study.

With a strong reputation in research and teaching, we're able to offer you a dynamic and inspiring learning environment for your studies. In addition, due to our strong academic links with the British Psychological Society, we're able to collaborate on cutting-edge research worldwide at Leeds. This research when paired with student designed and managed research projects ensures Psychology at Leeds is always forward-moving, relevant and global.

Our modern, personalised learning environment supports employability and career development. You’ll develop skills attractive to employers, such as project and time management, negotiation, and research design and analysis.

We also offer a work placement year and study abroad year which can be taken between the second and third year of the course.

The Psychology BSc offers rigorous training in all aspects of research practice and you will graduate with exceptional skills in practical and theoretical aspects of the discipline.

We emphasise research-based learning and you'll have the opportunity to work closely with academics within their research groups, giving you excellent experience of real-world, cutting-edge research.

You’ll study classic psychological work, as well as contemporary research into the nature and determinants of human behaviour, from the neuronal level through to the level of society and culture. You’ll explore psychological processes underpinning everyday behaviour, such as social cognition, memory, language and appetite, and you’ll examine ways in which psychology can improve people’s wellbeing and health. You’ll learn how to conduct and evaluate high-quality psychological research and how to professionally communicate research outcomes.

In year 1 modules include developmental, social, cognitive, biological psychology and animal behaviour. You also study research skills, which involves conducting and writing up psychological research. You also have chance to study a 10-credit elective module from any department within the University.

In year 2 you’ll progress to more advanced material, including developmental psychology, neuroscience, memory, language, perception, psychological disorders and advanced social psychology, as well as conducting lengthier pieces of research under supervision. You also choose a 10-credit elective module from any department within the University.

In your final year you’ll carry out a major piece of research in psychology worth 30 credits. You will have a wide choice of optional modules. These modules are in three groups: Health/Social Psychology, Biological Psychology and Cognitive Psychology and you take modules from each group.

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