BSc (Hons) Psychology Bachelor's degree at Aston University

Gain a solid foundation in key skills vital for today's psychologists. Delve into critical thinking, research methodologies, data analysis, and ethical considerations. This module provides essential tools for understanding human behaviour, fostering effective communication, and applying psychological theories in practical settings.

Obtain practical experience in various research scenarios by using innovative software to make online questionnaires and experiments, analyse quantitative data, and write compelling research reports.

An introduction to common mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders) and examines their causes and treatment from a biological, cognitive, and learning perspective. We answer questions such as "How can biased thinking keep someone depressed?" "What is happening in the brain of someone experiencing delusions?"

An introduction to the main theories of cognitive and perceptual development and attachment, as well as the theories, findings, and methods in cognitive-experimental social psychology.

Learn about core topics in neuroscience and cognitive psychology, including how the brain develops and functions in health and disease.

An introduction to the fundamental philosophical themes that divide the main historical schools of thought in psychology and provided with examples of these approaches in contemporary psychological research

Learn about some of the different ways we can apply psychology in a variety of real-world settings, and how theory is important in designing interventions at both an individual and group level.

Learn about common myths in Psychology and be trained to become myth-busters through critical analysis.

What problems can occur through our interactions with one another and with our environments? In this module, you will be introduced to how psychologists study and understand the societal, cultural and global problems faced by contemporary society.

Learn how to conduct and analyse quantitative research in psychology. Gain hands-on experience of designing questionnaires and experiments and learn a range of advanced data analysis methods.

Develop an understanding of your transferable professional skills and knowledge by exploring how they have been, and are, applied towards the improvement of practice within and across applied professions. Prepare for your post-graduate future by improving your employability through an authentic assessment on the application process.

Explore different topics in social psychology, for example, stereotypes, norms, prejudice, relationships and identity. Students are encouraged to approach social psychology from a critical perspective, for example, considering how social psychology is culturally and socially situated, and to engage with qualitative methods of data collection.

Learn the principles by which we can understand the origins of human behaviour by studying the function and structure of the brain. The module describes how our brains create our experience and perception of the world around us, by processing visual and auditory information, how we can allocate our attention and how we react and respond to sensory input with appropriate actions. The module will reference human neuroimaging and neuropsychology studies to provide evidence of how we have establishe

You will learn about the psychological influences on developmental psychology across the lifespan, together with a critical review of the research methods used in this field.

Learn about how intelligence and personality measures can be used to understand real-world behaviours. We will also cover theories and the history of these concepts.

Learn about different types of reasoning, decision making and problem-solving. Develop a basic understanding of cognitive impairments arising from brain damage.

Learn about different models of wellbeing, including how various factors contribute to or threaten wellbeing, how we measure wellbeing and interventions which aim to promote wellbeing in real-world contexts.

Explore how cognitive neuroscience research is helping us understand real-world human behaviour, such as how we understand and interact with other people in social situations.

This module aims to provide a framework for students on placement (including working or studying abroad, working or volunteering in the UK in a variety of contexts) to demonstrate the learning they have achieved through their placement experiences and relate these to future employment opportunities.