-
PS-D01
Research Project
The research module will involve constructing and executing a substantial research project, usually conducted in connection with a topic / theme relevant to the overall masters programme. Capitalising the on the links between the course and local services, there may be opportunities to conduct research within partner organisations (e.g. NHS trusts, mental health charities, forensic units) as well as undertaking research based on topics generated by academics based within the department of psychology. We also encourage students who come to the program with connections as a consequence of previous professional experience, to undertake projects that are linked to interests they have already established. For students on BPS accredited masters programmes, the dissertation will take the form of an empirical research project involving primary data collection and submission of an individual ethics proposal.
-
PS-M009
The Mind and its Development
The aim of this module is to provide an overview of the key topics and methods in both cognitive, and developmental psychology, with a focus on the lifespan changes and challenges in human cognition. The module will cover the main domains of cognitive psychology, such as perception, attention, memory, language, and reasoning, and how they are influenced by biological and environmental factors. The module will also examine the way that behaviour changes through (or is influenced by) different stages of development across the lifespan from infancy to old age, and the role of genes, brain, and culture in shaping cognitive abilities. By the end of the module, students will have gained a comprehensive understanding of human cognition across the lifespan and the factors that affect it. They will also have learned to critically evaluate the theories and evidence in cognitive and developmental psychology, and to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios. Importantly, the module will support students in contrasting and/or synthesising between theories in cognitive and developmental psychology; fostering their ability to integrate different psychological perspectives.
As part of the intervention assessment, students will demonstrate their understanding of professional conduct in relation to policy briefing.
-
PSY102
Introduction to Cognitive and Clinical Psychology
This module provides a broad introduction to psychology for first-year undergraduates. It will focus on cognition and individual differences factors in behaviour while incorporating how other key perspectives in psychology compare and contrast in their accounts. Students will be introduced to key topics in cognitive psychology, as well as the cognitive neuropsychological/psychophysiological approaches that link mind/brain and environment. In addition, the module will examine how we define `atypical¿ behaviour, along with the explanations of such behaviour including learning theory, biology and genetics, and psychoanalytic explanations.
This module lays the groundwork for more advanced study in psychology by providing a coherent framework for understanding how modern methodologies can be used to probe mental capabilities and discover facts about the way our brains receive, process and act upon information from different sensory modalities.
-
PSY112
Social and Developmental Psychology
This module introduces students to the major theories and empirical issues in social and developmental psychology. The social psychology component of the module covers core contemporary issues in social psychology. The developmental psychology component addresses issues such as infancy and early social development, and theories of cognitive development in infancy and childhood.
-
PSY112I
Social and Developmental Psychology
This module introduces students to the major theories and empirical issues in social and developmental psychology. The social psychology component of the module covers core topics such as: attitudes; attributions; conformity and obedience; person perception; interpersonal attraction; stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. The developmental psychology component addresses issues such as: infancy and early social development, and theories of cognitive development in infancy and childhood.
-
PSY212
Development Across the Lifespan
The module will explore age related changes in psychological processes across the lifespan, considering biological and social influences on normative development. Topics covered will span a range of key life stages and contemporary issues in the field of developmental psychology. The module will provide students with a grounding in developmental psychology, with reference to the sorts of research methods commonly used in the area and potential critiques of the field.
-
PSY340
Understanding Neurodiversity
The module explores the origins of neurodiverse traits, developmental and diagnostic factors, evolving public perceptions, common comorbidities and what educational, employment and health related support neurodivergent groups may require. Students will examine the balance between treatment and acceptance and critique how social, medical and neurodiversity models frame neurodivergent conditions. The potential for new neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs) awaiting formal classification is also discussed, with students evaluating evidence for these emerging groups.
-
PSY340I
Understanding Neurodiversity (IST)
The module explores the origins of neurodiverse traits, developmental and diagnostic factors, evolving public perceptions, common comorbidities and what educational, employment and health related support neurodivergent groups may require. Students will examine the balance between treatment and acceptance and critique how social, medical and neurodiversity models frame neurodivergent conditions. The potential for new neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs) awaiting formal classification is also discussed, with students evaluating evidence for these emerging groups.
-
PSY368
Social and Developmental Influences on Behaviour
The module will explore major theories and empirical issues in the areas of social psychology and individual differences, and age related changes in psychological processes across the lifespan, considering biological and social influences on normative development. It will consider how individuals differ from each other (such as personality traits) and how individual and social factors affect behaviour (such as attitudes, and inter-personal/group processes). Topics covered will span a range of key life stages and contemporary issues in the field of developmental psychology. The module will provide students with a grounding in classical and contemporary theories with reference to the sorts of research methods commonly used in the area and potential critiques of the field.
