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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
Sep 2027
4 Year
This course includes a placement year carried out between years 2 and 3. Psychology is an exciting subject to study as we are still looking for answers to questions about the human mind and consciousness. At Brunel, you will have the chance to immerse yourself in the accepted theories of psychology as well as the latest research that is expanding our knowledge. Our Psychology degree is accredited by The British Psychological Society and can be studied full-time over three years. We also offer it as a four year course which is unique in offering two six-month work placements or you can carry out a one year placement within a single environment. Work experience while studying is a great asset, whether you choose to continue your studies in psychology or seek employment. You will know what it’s like to apply your skills in the workplace, which builds confidence and is attractive to employers. Recent placements have included the Institute of Psychiatry, Royal Free Hospital and Holloway Prison. The course will help you to develop specific skills and practical methods before allowing you to tailor your studies to your own interests in the final year by selecting modules and writing a dissertation. This prepares you for the more self-directed study of a masters and specialisation in a particular field should you choose to pursue it. Brunel offers access to extensive laboratory and technical facilities including brain imaging facilities (fMRI, EEG), psychophysics, and eye tracking. A good understanding of the equipment you may use in your work placement or in research is a useful skill to have for the future. As an accredited psychology course, should you graduate with a 2:2 grade or higher, you will be eligible to apply for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Membership will be key if you choose to pursue postgraduate training and become a psychologist.
Fundamentals of research, data analysis and academic skills: scientific method, ethics, survey and experimental designs, t-tests and one-way ANOVA, literature searching, APA referencing and reflective writing.
Foundation in research design, data analysis and transferable skills for a psychology career; ethics, experimental designs, basic statistics, source evaluation and digital scholarship.
Biological foundations of cognition: nervous system anatomy, neuronal communication, methods to study the brain, attention, memory, language, emotion, plasticity and neurological disruption.
Key theories and research in social and community psychology; interpersonal and societal processes and using psychology to build community and advocate for policy change.
Introduction to clinical psychology: diagnosis, mood, anxiety, eating and attention disorders, learning disabilities, evidence-based treatment and global perspectives.
Psychological processes of learning and perception: sensory systems, classical and operant conditioning, observational learning and research methods.
Principles and practice of qualitative research in psychology; ethics, design, interviews and focus groups, thematic analysis, grounded theory and writing up findings.
Psychological development across the lifespan: theories, methods, language acquisition, theory of mind, identity and individual differences.
Critical reflection on the foundations of psychological science: science versus pseudoscience, values, positivism, relativism, critical psychology and ethics.
Designing and conducting quantitative research: experimental and questionnaire design, multivariate methods, research software, and scientific writing and presentation skills.
Human cognition integrating biological, cognitive and neuropsychology and neuroimaging (EEG, MEG, fMRI) for typical and atypical brain function.
Social perception, group dynamics, relationships and influence; personality, intelligence and emotional traits and their genetic, environmental and cultural influences.
Placement Year
Independent research project on human bio-psycho-social functioning, written as an individual scientific report.
Accommodation (on campus)- 690-1,094 per month
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