BSc (Hons) Psychology with a Foundation Year Bachelor's degree at the University of Kent

Unlock your potential and gain the essential skills for academic success at university. You'll develop effective study habits, learn to manage your time, and gain strategies for independent learning. You'll conduct academic research, by learning to find, evaluate, and use academic sources, while avoiding plagiarism. Your writing skills will be developed through extended writing activities, referencing, proofreading, and editing. You'll also improve your communication skills by learning how to st

Statistical techniques are fundamental tools in being able to measure, analyse and communicate information about sets of data. You will develop an understanding of the core concepts of probability and statistics and apply these in various contexts. You will consolidate basic mathematical skills and develop your analytical and problem-solving skills. You will master a range of techniques and methods and will be able to communicate statistical ideas clearly using appropriate notation. The module w

Using effective research methods is an essential skill for success at university and beyond. But what exactly is research? How do we do it and why? Exploring key aspects such as conducting research, ethical implications, understanding and interpreting data, and detecting bias, you'll master the fundamentals of research methods and develop your skills in analysis.

Dive into a project that sparks your curiosity and hones your academic skills, as you choose a topic you're passionate about and transform your research into a compelling essay. This module allows you to develop and apply the learning from your Autumn term module 'Academic Skills Development'. You will improve your research and writing skills further and refine your use of sources. While you conduct your reading and research, you'll engage in reflective practices improving your ability to assess

Learn about key areas of psychology including mental health, memory, and perception, and how both biological and social factors have an essential role to play in our understanding of these fascinating ideas. In workshops, you will continue to develop essential skills around constructing arguments and writing in ways suited to psychological work. In seminars, you will develop your understanding of the complexities of debates in psychology, and your understanding of how different theories can work

Learn about the history of psychology, and how it has developed. Explore key research methods used in psychological research, and cover some of the foundational studies that helped to develop the field. You will be introduced to key topics including child development, attitudes, group processes, and motivation. By considering both classic and modern studies in this area, you will learn more about how the science of psychology has changed over time. There is a particular focus on how studies can

In-demand skills What do you need to know to do well studying psychology at university? How can you best demonstrate and articulate your abilities throughout your studies and beyond? You'll gain essential information and opportunities to develop skills that will see you through the next years of your course. From academic writing to self-reflection and career planning, this modules gives you a thorough grounding in how to learn effectively and independently, and to use this learning to think and

How do psychologists generate knowledge? How can we use scientific methods to better understand human behaviour? In this module, you will learn the essentials of the scientific method, and how we can use this to design psychology experiments effectively. Through a critical examination of classic studies in psychology and seeing how they can be updated with modern methods, you will develop essential critical thinking skills that will help you understand the history and future of the study of psyc

You'll start on an in-depth journey into cognitive and biological psychology, introducing you to the foundational theories, methodologies, and critical issues within these fields. Starting with the history and development of psychology as a science, you'll navigate through the complexities of the brain and nervous system, delving into the cognitive processes behind learning, memory, and decision-making, and explores the realms of sensation, perception, and multisensory integration. Students will

A fundamental part of being a psychologist is using data to get answers to questions about how people think and behave. You'll build on what you have learned about psychology and science in Research Methods – Science and Psychology, exploring how to use generic and specialist software to produce descriptive statistics and test hypotheses. You'll also learn how to present your findings in graphical and written form in line with professional requirements to allow you to communicate your findings t

Why are some people attracted to each other? Why are some of your friends more open to persuasion than others? What motivates people to help or harm others? Learn how people think, feel and act in relation to themselves, others, and the world around them. From personal choices to group conflicts, you'll gain a solid understanding of people and groups, and learn about the psychological underpinnings of the brighter and darker sides of human nature. Using fascinating real-life examples, we'll intr

Tackles big questions Psychology allows us to ask and answer fundamental questions about what it means to be human. This is why it is one of the most exciting subjects you can study. You'll be introduced to some essential debates in the field of psychology which may include things like, 'Why do people commit crime?', 'What are the origins of mental health problems?', 'Is professional success the result of nature or nurture?'. By considering essential research from different areas of psychology,

How do our early experiences shape us into the people we are today? Are we simply a product of our genetics or does the environment we grow up in impact the way we think and behave? You'll gain knowledge of the crucial factors that influence us from before birth, through infancy and childhood, and into adolescence. Through engaging with key theories and methods you'll gain an in-depth understanding of how biological and cultural factors impact every child's development, alongside developing key

In Conducting, Using and Evaluating Research, you will gain experience of the research process from data collection through to the production of professional-standard research reports. You will have the opportunity to work on both qualitative and quantitative data, and to understand the different ways in which these can be used to answer fundamental questions about human behaviour.