Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and experience.
This subject covers a wide range of concepts, deriving from the natural sciences and humanities as well as from the social sciences. The Human Psychology programme at Aston is designed not only to develop students' theoretical understanding of the subject, but also to equip students with the practical skills they need to design and carry out their own research studies. Students receive extensive training in the research methods used by psychologists, both in the laboratory and in 'real-life' situations, and in the interpretation and application of their research findings. As indicated by the name 'Human Psychology', at Aston the emphasis is exclusively upon the study of human beings. Psychology may be studied as either a three year or a four year degree programme.