Psychology with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)

**About This Course**Discover the science of human behaviour and how the human mind works as you learn to critically evaluate the latest psychological theories and develop ideas of your own.You’ll have access to excellent facilities and cutting edge equipment for teaching and research. As you gain an in-depth understanding of human psychology you’ll develop a range of key skills valued by employers.You’ll benefit from research-led teaching in a balance of smaller and larger groups.You’ll spend ... READ MORE

**About This Course**Discover the science of human behaviour and how the human mind works as you learn to critically evaluate the latest psychological theories and develop ideas of your own.You’ll have access to excellent facilities and cutting edge equipment for teaching and research. As you gain an in-depth understanding of human psychology you’ll develop a range of key skills valued by employers.You’ll benefit from research-led teaching in a balance of smaller and larger groups.You’ll spend your third year abroad, studying psychology or other related disciplines.**Overview**On this course you’ll learn to understand how nature and nurture, biology and culture, and genes and the environment determine human thoughts, feelings and behaviours. You’ll explore a range of theoretical ideas and research evidence, learning to critically evaluate the latest psychological theories and develop ideas of your own.Your course will bridge disciplinary boundaries, taking theories from the behavioural and social sciences and using them to shed light on real-world, practical situations. You’ll learn about both qualitative and quantitative approaches, from discourse analysis and quasi-experimental questionnaire design, through to neuroimaging techniques.In your final year, you’ll enjoy access to our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, including, for example, a fully-immersive virtual reality suite, electroencephalography (EEG), eye-tracking and motion-tracking equipment. You’ll also have the opportunity to demonstrate all you have learned by designing and implementing an individual research project of your own.You’ll be able to choose from a range of psychology modules according to your interests, be they broad or specific. You’ll also have the chance to experience topics you may not have come across before. If you discover a new passion or interest during your first year, you’ll have the option to change to a different Psychology pathway, ensuring you’re on the right degree for you.All of our programmes are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.**Disclaimer** Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**