Added to this is a substantial component of research methods and statistics.
Students study scientific methods of psychology through the three years of the degree.
The first two years consist of compulsory modules of largely core psychology, but in the third year students can choose from a range of specialist options which reflect the research interests of lecturing staff. The usual choice is six options from about twelve. A large component of the third year is taken up with the Research Project. This provides an opportunity for students to carry out a piece of independent research in an area of their own choosing under the guidance of a member of staff. The overall approach of the course is to provide students with the basic theoretical and methodological information they require for BPS recognition in the first two years, and then, using that knowledge and understanding, the opportunity to explore areas of interest in more depth in the final year.