This joint programme allows you to study the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behaviour while also gaining an in-depth knowledge of economics.Psychology is an experimental and observational science. It uses evidence from research studies to develop and evaluate theories.Our psychology courses have a strong emphasis on developing skills in research methods and statistical analysis using R programming. This supports our research-led teaching.Psychologists study:how we perceive, think and learn about the world around usthe way biological and social factors influence how we behavehow interests and abilities differ from person to personhow we communicate verbally and non-verballyhow and why our mental abilities change across our lives