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This module introduces you to the process of designing and conducting research and understanding ethics in psychology, and how to analyse data and evaluating the findings using quantitative research methods (statistics). We do this by outlining the structured and systematic approach that is needed to explore and explain human and animal behaviour in a scientifically valid way.

This module explores the developments and refinements in the study of modern and recent psychology. This module explores and critically examines contemporary societal issues through the lens of psychological theories, principles, and perspectives. It aims to enhance and expand your understanding of the human condition, focusing not only on the intricacies of individual behaviour but also on broader social phenomena. By applying psychological insights to modern real-world contexts, this module encourages a deeper comprehension of both personal and collective experiences within society, thereby contributing to a more nuanced and multi-faceted understanding of contemporary social dynamics.

You will learn how psychological theories and research can work together to evaluate and understand significant national and international events, as you will be engaging with contemporary global issues, such as conflict, identity, migration, and inequality. By doing so, the module aims to cultivate a more profound comprehension of the ways in which psychology can actively contribute to societal advancements, not only through theoretical analysis but also in its potential for practical intervention in addressing social challenges. Through a variety of practical exercises, case studies, and collaborative projects, you will gain hands-on experience in applying psychological principles to resolve contemporary social problems, enhancing your ability to contribute meaningfully to societal well-being.

This module introduces you to the historical development and evolution of psychology, tracing its roots back to early philosophical thought and examining the significant milestones in the refinement of the discipline. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how psychology has emerged, not only through the contributions of prominent figures but also in response to the broader scientific, cultural, and social movements and influences that have shaped the field throughout history.

This module continues from Doing Psychological Research 1 in Semester 1 and develops your research and analytical skills further in quantitative research methods by introducing you to other inferential statistics, and by introducing you to qualitative research methods. We will go through key ethical considerations and essential processes for designing and conducting qualitative research, and how to analyse data and evaluating the findings from a qualitative perspective. The module provides hands-on experience of conducting research, using statistical software for carrying out analyses, and analysing qualitative data (words) and writing up quantitative and qualitative research in practical workshops. We will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills required to prepare you for future modules (including the final-year psychology research project), future work, training or careers in an applied area of psychology or research and covers Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) competencies for the British Psychological Society (BPS).

This module provides a comprehensive exploration of the diverse career opportunities within the field of psychology, including both traditional pathways and non-traditional applications of psychology in various sectors/roles. Students will gain insight into the broad range of career options available, from clinical psychology to the roles where psychology is applied (鈥榟idden鈥� psychology professions). In this module, students will explore key employability skills, professional ethics, and the role of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and their application across various professional settings. Through a blended learning approach, students will gain insights into how psychology is applied across diverse professions and career pathways as well as receiving practical advice on work experience, funding, as well as personal and professional development opportunities.

This module explores how psychological science and practice are evolving in response to a rapidly changing world. By examining human behaviour, psychology not only helps us understand the present but also enables us to anticipate and prepare for the future. The module investigates how technological advancements, global challenges, and environmental changes influence behaviour, cognition, and well-being.

This module aims to support you in developing an in-depth knowledge of social psychological theory and research. You will be supported in utilising this knowledge to explore the society/communities we live in and to explore contemporary social issues. Contemporary social issues might include how we present ourselves online, understanding protests and rioting, engaging people with climate activism, reducing prejudice, and understanding romantic relationships. The scope of this module is to continue to provide the opportunity to advance your knowledge and understanding of social Psychology. In addition, the module will highlight the specific role that social Psychology plays in community and cultural contexts.

This module aims to investigate human development throughout the lifespan focusing on changes to biological, cognitive, social and emotional elements of psychological functioning. The module will provide you with an understanding of the general principles and concepts, different theoretical perspectives, research methodologies, contemporary debates and areas of application of Lifespan Development. This module will enable you to develop skills in critical reading and analysis of theoretical and empirical issues related to Lifespan Development. In the context of contemporary societies and globalisation, the role of social and cultural context of development is explored. Through engagement with the module and the coursework you will think about Lifespan Development from a theoretical perspective, and more importantly from an applied perspective as well. You will be encouraged to consider how your knowledge gained from the lectures, pre and post-session activities and the learning material has informed real life events and how we can explain behaviour observed around us.

This module contributes to knowledge and understanding in areas of biological and cognitive psychology, a Graduate Basis for Chartership core area with the British Psychological Society. There will be research-led teaching which will explore key debates and methodologies used in biological and cognitive psychology. A holistic approach will be taken to understand the cognitive and neural theories and evidence across a range of areas, including attention, perception and memory. There will be an applied focus during this module and clear links are made to the chartered area of clinical neuropsychology. The focus on methodology for working with humans (Eye-tracking, EEG, fMRI, neuropsychological assessment) will contribute to your understanding and application of research design. Ethics, Individual Differences and application of research are all included. The research-led approach to this module will see you applying advanced psychological theory and methodology to real research questions. This module will continue to develop key transferable skills from level 4 such as group discussion, debate and evidence-based reasoning and will help develop your critical evaluation skills.

This module provides you with an overview of the purpose of designing and conducting research in psychology. This module builds upon and complements research methods modules delivered in Level 4 by providing students with further exploring analysis techniques commonly used in psychology. All sessions are structured to facilitate both conceptual learning and the development of applied research skills. More specifically, this module aims to help you develop skills in research and inquiry and develop academic attributes such as being able to think critically about different methodologies and knowledge claims. Additionally, it will help you develop communication skills by requiring them to communicate their knowledge of various research designs and analytical claims in sessions and as part of their assessment. You will acquire knowledge of the application of research methodologies within various applied areas of psychology.

This parapsychology module examines the role of psychology within the broader contexts of science and society. It engages with debates surrounding the meaning and function of paranormal belief and experience, as well as the significance of parapsychological research and its social and cultural relevance. Throughout the module, you will consider multiple parapsychological topics from three broad perspectives: believer, agnostic and sceptic. We will explore with you the importance of research and investigating paranormal phenomena, and the impact this has had on psychology and our understanding of behaviour, beliefs and evidence.

The intention of this module is to bring aesthetic awareness into your living space in order to demonstrate the fascinating and useful lens that psychology can provide in helping make sense and understanding of the immediate symbolic world that surrounds people in society. This module takes aspects of everyday art, culture, design, architecture, and creativity, and attempts to provide psychological commentaries which are novel, speculative, and above all, interesting. The focus is on seeing through images to the psychological fantasies and themes they portray, and the drives that animate the human condition.

The increasing use and accessibility of technology and the internet in our daily lives has led to the emergence of Cyberpsychology, an area that focuses on the exploration of how we use technology, how we behave online, and how technology in turn shapes our behaviour. This applied area relates to real world issues such as cyberbullying, artificial intelligence, videogaming, online deception, social media use, online relationships and online research ethics. This module is well placed to allow you to apply psychological theory to contemporary real-world phenomena.

This module provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a work environment or working on real world project. The module aims to prepare students for their future careers by providing insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of professionals, promoting the development of key employability skills, and understanding of workplace culture. This module aims to foster professional growth, enhances career prospects through the development of employability skills. Through direct work experience or exposure real-world problems, students will gain practical, subject specific insights into the diverse applications of psychology and the professional standards required for future psychology-related careers. Students are required to critically reflect on the experience to help with future career planning and opportunities.

The aim of the Psychopathology module is to introduce you to psychological disorders such as anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders. Methods of diagnosis which include the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5; 2013) and assessment tools such as BDI-II and SCID-5 used by mental health professionals will be discussed. Using theory and research the module will also explore how psychological disorders develop along with approaches to treatment. Psychological perspectives deriving from the core areas of psychology: biological, cognitive, and social perspectives will be considered to explain the development of and treatment of individuals diagnosed with a psychological disorder. The module will also consider ethical and social issues relating to a diagnosis of a psychological disorder. Despite being such a pervasive phenomenon, stigma, misunderstanding and ignorance are still widespread and there are misconceptions about psychological disorders. The module will delve into why stigma exists and give insights into the controversies surrounding the lack of cultural adaptability of diagnostic tools and the lack of cultural efficacy of treatments.

Infancy will examine the social, emotional, cognitive and neural changes that occur during the first two years of life. Starting with pre-natal development and the formation of the brain, the module will go on to investigate how infants start to explore the world, recognise faces, learn language and form attachments with those around them. The module will explore the complex relationship between genetics and the environment and how they shape our thinking, behaviour and personality.

This module builds on the clinical and health-based modules on the programme by providing you with an in-depth and critical understanding of stress, which is one of the main risk factors for both psychological (e.g., anxiety, depression) and physical health outcomes (e.g., heart disease, cancer). In this module, you will learn about the biological, psychological and environmental influences on stress and health, as well as the interaction between them. Key literature on stress-related illness across a wide-range of disciplines will be critically appraised.

Positive psychology is the study of factors that promote human growth, flourishing, and wellbeing. On this module, you will learn about the principle, foundations, and applications of positive psychology to mental health and wellbeing through examination of scientific theory and research. This module has an experiential component, through which you will explore positive psychology approaches for yourself, by taking part in and reflecting on Positive Psychology Interventions (PPIs) such as mindfulness-based programmes, compassion-focussed approaches, and through interventions designed to develop healthy qualities of mind (e.g., gratitude, authenticity, forgiveness, connection, meaning, and purpose).

The applied social psychology module focuses on exploring how social psychological theory and research can be applied to real life. Throughout the module you will be presented with a number of contemporary social issues and will explore relevant theoretical models and examples to illustrate the impact that social psychological constructs, theories and research has had on informing applied interventions. Theoretical perspectives might include cross cultural psychology, individual differences, and critical social psychology. Contemporary social issues might include encouraging cooperation with authorities, understanding responses to terrorism, reducing prejudice, and promoting employee production.

Understanding research issues is an essential skill for psychologists operating in an evidence-based paradigm. The ability to produce an in-depth dissertation and present a logical argument using such research is a crucial skill for a successful psychology graduate.

This module builds upon learning at level 4 and level 5 in previous Psychological Research Methods modules. This module will encourage you to plan, execute and write up a research project which adheres to principles of the Psychology Ethics Committee. You should seek out research sources to produce an in-depth dissertation that answers your own identified research question or knowledge gap, making a contribution to the existing literature within your chosen topic area. This will be facilitated through critical evaluation of the sources you have selected and used. You will also be facilitated in using statistical and other specialist software, testing equipment and materials, as well as the use of the Psychology laboratories.

This module covers the evolution and practice of counselling psychology, including communication processes and skills used in clinical settings. You will learn key theoretical approaches, core conditions for successful counselling relationships, and essential counselling skills. Counselling psychology is particularly concerned with helping people address emotional and psychological issues in their lives. Effective listening, communication and helping skills are recognised as essential in a variety of professions and work contexts where people work closely with other people. Many of these settings are favoured routes for psychology graduates entering employment. This module will prepare you with basic demonstrable practise skills and introduce you to the theories underpinning many therapies, which come under the umbrella term 鈥渃ounselling psychology鈥�.

This optional Level 6 module is designed to introduce you to forensic psychology. Forensic psychology is one of the key psychological domains recognised by the British Psychological Society and covers a broad range of topics highly relevant to the real world. A key aim of the module is to teach you about the ways in which psychology can be applied to criminal justice settings.

This module aims to introduce students to the area of health psychology and demonstrate how psychological principles may be applied to understand and alleviate problems of illness, ill health and health-related behaviours which are significant contemporary real-world problems; this is evidence of pursing excellence.

Individuals and organisations find themselves in a rapidly changing environment. The aim of the module is to provide an introduction to the field of Work and Organisational Psychology (sometimes referred to as Occupational, Occupational Health, Organisational or Industrial Psychology). Work and Organisational Psychology (WOP) is an academic subject that focuses on human behaviour related to organisations, work, and productivity. It applies psychological principles to the workplace. The WOP module will cover the importance of how the workplace can impact upon people鈥檚 health (in both negative and positive ways) and how the workplace can also be used to improve the well-being of its employees.

This module will develop key transferable skills, continued from level 4 and 5 modules such as Neuropsychology, including group discussion and debate, critical evaluation and evidence-based reasoning. Research-led teaching will explore key debates, theories and methodologies used in neuropsychology and ageing, as well as challenges. The GBC areas of biological psychology, developmental psychology and cognitive psychology will be supplemented through this module. This module contributes to knowledge and understanding in neuropsychology from a lifespan development perspective. It takes a holistic approach to understand the cognitive and neural theories and evidence across a range of areas, including language, attention and memory, and the effects ageing has on these processes.

This module covers fundamental areas and phenomena of intellectual and developmental disabilities, exploring competing perspectives, contemporary debates and important areas of application such as education and mental health. The module looks at intellectual disabilities and developmental disorders pre-natal, post-natal and across the life-span.

The module will explore types of research methods, theoretical perspectives and questions of value, culture and context. The role of brain functioning and links between the different disabilities and disorders and mental health will be considered throughout this module. This module will also identify how the skills and knowledge gained during this module are relevant to GBC competencies and training which are relevant to future work and studies in the area of Psychology. This module will be of particular interest if you would like to explore a career as an educational or clinical psychologist.

This module aims to equip you with the relevant skills and knowledge, which are required for the role of the educational psychologist. The module will provide you with an understanding of the general principles and concepts underlying the British educational system and the relevance of psychology to that system. This module examines the role of the educational psychologist and explores the relationship between theory and practice within different educational contexts. The module will familiarise you with different methods of investigation (psychometric testing, observational techniques, interviewing) and intervention methods (behaviour modification, task analysis, CBT). The module will also help you appreciate the integration and inter-relationships of different perspectives in psychology which contribute to this specialised applied area in psychology which transcend into applied and specialised areas of work within the educational sector.

This module aims to builds on the clinical and health-based modules on the programme by providing you with an in-depth and critical understanding of eating behaviours and body image. The module will take into consideration the complex and multi-faceted influences on eating and weight, and the methods used to assess, prevent and treat a range of eating- and weight-elated behaviours and outcomes. You will be encouraged to engage with a range of empirical evidence and psychological theories/models, taking a critical analytical stance in relation to their application within real-world contexts. Topics related to eating behaviours, eating disorders, body image, and obesity will be covered, addressing different perspectives, such as developmental, cultural background, LGBTQIA+ and gender, and a critical approach to understanding how these topics are related to contemporary issues, such as social media, weight stigma, and health disparities.

This module will explore the historical approaches in psychology and the racism and legacies that are still seen in contemporary settings. The module aims to equip students with historical knowledge of misuse of science by psychologists and through a critical lens (such as intersectionality) towards historical redress. The content will centre predominantly within the UK context but may refer to American contexts where appropriate.

This module equips you with the relevant skills, knowledge and training which are required for understanding the psychology of gender and sexualities. In undertaking this module, you will gain the relevant knowledge of psychological perspectives of gender and sexualities, including the conceptualisation and organisation of gendered and sexual identities and experiences in relation to the social, cultural and political. You will evaluate psychological theory and apply theoretical concepts and knowledge to develop arguments relating to gender and sexuality. Additionally, you will be encouraged to examine the relationship between theory and practice in psychology in order to identify the links between psychological knowledge and its application. As part of your learning, you will analyse the construction of sexuality and gender in society and will be encouraged to develop awareness around how such conceptualisations impact on various social groups and psychological practice. This module will foster your ability to be able to articulate an argument about sexuality and gender by drawing on empirical studies in peer-reviewed journals. This module encourages critical thought as you are required to interrogate contemporary cultural discourses on sexuality and gender, in addition to reflecting how their own values and attitudes may have changed in response to your learning.

This module covers fundamental areas and phenomena of intellectual and developmental disabilities, exploring competing perspectives, contemporary debates and important areas of application such as education and mental health. The module looks at intellectual disabilities and developmental disorders pre-natal, post-natal and across the lifespan. The module will explore types of research methods, theoretical perspectives and questions of value, culture and context. The role of brain functioning and links between the different disabilities and disorders and mental health will be considered throughout this module. This module will also identify how the skills and knowledge gained during this module are relevant to GBC competencies and training which are relevant to future work and studies in psychology.鈥� This module will be of particular interest if you would like to explore a career as an educational or clinical psychologist.

This module is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to successfully transition into the workplace upon graduation. Through a series of reflective exercises, research, and practical application tasks, students will critically assess their employability, identify graduate-level opportunities, and develop a professional identity. Emphasis is placed on creating a comprehensive and competitive application portfolio tailored to the current job market, including a LinkedIn profile to enhance professional visibility.

The aim of this optional Level 6 module is to provide an overview of how psychology can be applied to policing and the wider criminal justice system. This is often referred to as legal psychology, an important branch of forensic psychology, which focuses on the application of psychological theory and practice to, for example, legal proceedings, the criminal investigation process, and prosecution of offences. Whereas in some cases the theories are specific to forensic psychology, in others we will apply theory and practice from different areas of psychology (e.g. cognitive and social psychology) to policing and the criminal investigation process. Thus, the module covers a broad range of topics highly relevant to the real-world context. This module complements the optional Level 6 Forensic Psychology module which is not a pre-requisite for this one.