BSc (Hons) Psychology In Education Bachelor's degree at Liverpool Hope University

Develop understanding of historical and conceptual issues in psychology as a scientific discipline. Study key theories in social psychology, and personality and individual differences, related to important topics in society (e.g., racism, populism, environmental pressures).

Foundations of critical awareness skills to examine the scientific and empirical basis of psychology. Learn practicalities of research, ethical issues, different forms of research design and methods of analysis.

Study mass education and the National Curriculum, including individualised educational experiences, private and public/state education comparisons, equality of opportunity by social class, gender and ethnicity, different forms of education, and the interface between education and social phenomena such as the economy and technology.

Fundamental question of what learning is and how it is managed. Focuses on learning and development (psychological learning theories, child development/cognitive development theories, philosophical approaches, and sociological/historical perspectives) and the history of learning. Considers 'indigenous' perspectives of learning.

Study topics such as visual perception, memory, attention, and language.

Cover topics such as maturational changes, biological factors in development, and emotional influences through the lifespan.

More complex research designs in quantitative psychology and qualitative methods (e.g., observation, thematic analysis) and mixed methods approaches to research. Increased critical awareness of the role of ethics in research.

Discusses fundamental issues in education such as classroom behaviour, young people considered to be at risk in education, civic engagement, and thriving neighbourhoods.

Role of psychology in supporting psychological health. Particular focus on evaluating how psychological perspectives can be used to inform health interventions in the workplace.

Psychological models applied to mental health. Covers classification, assessment, and treatment, focusing on specific diagnoses including anxiety, trauma, stress, PTSD, mood and eating disorders, depression, addiction, psychosis, and schizophrenia.

Focuses on concepts such as intelligence, creativity, motivation, and memory. Students develop understanding of key components essential for cognitive development and learning.

Focus on UK policy at all levels of education. Students develop critical understanding of social, cultural, historical, economic, and political forces that shape education policy.

Psychological functioning at a biological and cellular level. Topics covered include brain plasticity, reward circuits, and neuroscientific methods.

Principles and processes associated with motivational goals, such as growth mindsets, social-emotional intelligence, and aggression.

Critically reflect on the future of the discipline and the challenges and opportunities associated with identity and wellbeing, an aging population, increased globalisation, and a warming world.

Independent empirical research project. Explore in-depth an area of passion and supervised by a lecturer in the School of Psychology.

12-week options include Cognition and Wellbeing, Forensic Psychology, Psychology of Addictions, and Perception and Action in Training and Rehabilitation.

12-week options include Applied Developmental Psychology, Psychology of Aesthetics and the Arts, Counselling Theory and Practice, Psychology of Religion, Human Memory, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Psychology of Peace and Conflict.