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

Explore the relationship between behaviour and biology, examining how the nervous and other biological systems may help explain topics such as sleep, addiction and behavioural genetics. Develop your analytical skills and apply them through problem-based learning approaches within the context of biological psychology, with a focus on strengthening your understanding of quantitative research methods.

Focus on human interaction within both individual and group contexts. Examine traditional and contemporary social psychology theories that aid in underpinning real-world issues such as aggression and gender identity. Through problem-based learning, develop your understanding of the complexities of human interaction while developing your qualitative research method skills.

Gain insight into the complexities of cognitive processes and how our minds function. Explore the core principles of cognitive psychology, including attention, memory and decision-making. Learn how cognitive psychology underpins everyday actions and decisions through quantitative research methods and solution-focused learning.

Explore psychological development across the lifespan, from infancy to older adulthood. Examine cognitive, emotional and social milestones, considering how developmental psychology can be applied to real-world issues such as education and cognitive decline in later life. Learn to explore and analyse the dynamic processes that shape human growth and change.

Deepen your understanding of social and developmental psychology, exploring how thoughts, feelings, behaviours, relationships and identity are shaped by social influences and developmental stages. Examine group dynamics, interpersonal relationships and cultural differences, using qualitative research methods and a problem-based learning approach to help develop your research skills.

Enhance your knowledge of biological and cognitive psychology, exploring brain function and mental processes and their impact on behaviour. You will study neuroanatomy, experimental psychology and cognitive neuroscience and see how they apply to global topics like behavioural disorders. This module aims to use more advanced quantitative research methodologies and analysis to examine these concepts.

Develop your critical thinking skills through topics like psychopathy, the psychology of evil and deception. Explore the historical context of clinical psychology, controversial treatments in asylums, and evaluate psychology as a science, including debates on the replication crisis and questionable research practices. Apply critical evaluation skills to solve problems, such as assessing psychotherapy efficacy.

Explore the contemporary understanding of human interaction with technology, considering its implications in contexts like crime, learning, social equality and healthcare. Examine applications such as virtual reality in rehabilitation, explained through psychological theories and research. Ethical considerations will be critically examined. Develop skills in group work, presentations, debates and writing through critical evaluation and evidence use.

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme. A placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme. A work/study placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

Start your independent research project process in this module, with support from your project supervisor. Apply knowledge of research methods and theory to design an independent research project to address an appropriate psychological research question. Learn about ethics across Coventry University and the British Psychological Society (BPS) before completing an online Coventry University research ethics application.

Develop skills and behaviours expected in professional settings. Learn to carry out empirical research and write an independent piece on it with support from your project supervisor. Develop a critical and further enhanced understanding of psychological research methodology.

Critically explore psychopathology and psychological conditions. Analyse diagnostic criteria of these conditions and explore various psychological underpinnings, alongside treatments. Analyse topic-specific case studies, examining differing therapeutic approaches available and their effectiveness. Engaging in key research and debates, develop critical skills to assess scientific findings.

Expand your knowledge of biological and cognitive psychology, focusing on neuropsychology and addiction. Critically examine neurocognitive disorders and the interrelationship between drugs and addictive processes. Through critical analysis of research, develop an appreciation of neurological mechanisms underlying human behaviour and the clinical conditions that arise when such mechanisms are disrupted.

Critically examine gender and sexuality across historical and cultural contexts. Explore feminist and LGBTQ+ psychology through social, developmental, biopsychology and health psychology lenses. Topics include gender construction, discrimination, identity development, biological explanations and health in LGBTQ+ communities. Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to understand the lived experiences of diverse genders and sexualities.