Undergraduate work may call for new skills. The Scheme therefore provides Skills modules for full-time students at Level I, with an emphasis on learning skills in semester 1 and transferable skills in semester 2. The Psychology Field offers a grounding in theories of, and issues in, modern psychology. The first two years of the programme aim to build a firm foundation of knowledge about psychology as a science and academic discipline while the third year places emphasis on advanced theoretical and applied psychology. Our major aim is to develop students' interest in psychology whilst maintaining the academic rigour associated with the discipline.
Progression occurs over three levels.
Introductory modules at level I offer a broad overview of the subject and an introduction to psychological research methods. Specific content areas of psychology form the substance of level II modules, together with a double module in research methods. Level III modules cover more specialised topics and cater for a range of staff and student interests. The focus throughout the degree is on a critical and reflexive approach to issues in psychology. This focus leads to a greater understanding of the nature of the discipline, and also encourages the development of skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.