BSc (Hons) Psychology with Business Psychology Bachelor's degree at the University of Kent

Essential information and opportunities to develop skills for studying psychology at university. From academic writing to self-reflection and career planning, this module gives you a thorough grounding in how to learn effectively and independently, and to use this learning to think and write like a psychologist.

Learn the essentials of the scientific method and how to use this to design psychology experiments effectively. Develop critical thinking skills through examination of classic studies in psychology and how they can be updated with modern methods. Understand how to operationalise and measure variables, and how different types of data can be analysed.

In-depth journey into cognitive and biological psychology, introducing foundational theories, methodologies, and critical issues. Navigate through the complexities of the brain and nervous system, cognitive processes behind learning, memory and decision-making, sensation, perception, and multisensory integration. Examine psychopathology and psychological aspects of social cognition, sleep, and dreaming.

Build on learning about psychology and science, exploring how to use generic and specialist software to produce descriptive statistics and test hypotheses. Learn how to present findings in graphical and written form in line with professional requirements. Develop understanding of which types of tests can be used on which types of data, and what conclusions can be drawn from these tests.

Learn how people think, feel and act in relation to themselves, others, and the world around them. Gain solid understanding of people and groups, and learn about the psychological underpinnings of the brighter and darker sides of human nature. Develop ability to critically reflect upon psychological ideas and research findings.

Gain knowledge of crucial factors that influence development from before birth, through infancy and childhood, and into adolescence. Through engaging with key theories and methods, gain in-depth understanding of how biological and cultural factors impact every child's development.

Introduction to important concepts in Business Psychology, such as Positive Psychology, Nudge Psychology, Decision-Making in Teams, Navigating Diverse Work-groups, Ethical Leadership and AI/Automation in the workplace. Skills development including building your personal brand, reflective practice, and writing for a non-academic audience. Lectures cover key concepts; workshops involve critiquing empirical articles and leading in-class discussions.

Gain experience of the research process from data collection through to production of professional-standard research reports. Work on both qualitative and quantitative data. Build on Making Sense of Psychological Data by continuing to learn how to apply and interpret statistical tests. Develop critical reading skills of scientific research.

Grounding in methods, techniques and issues in cognitive neuroscience. Focus on biological bases of human behaviour (neural development and plasticity; anatomy and physiology of the nervous system), and key cognitive processes such as perception, memory and higher levels of cognition. Learn about methods used to study and modulate these processes, such as recording of physiological signals, brain-imaging, brain stimulation and psychopharmacology.

Introduction to major scientific discoveries in personality and social psychology. Learn what personality is, why it differs between people, and how social situations and intergroup dynamics can bring out the best and worst in people. Develop ability to ask and discuss scientific questions about human nature and social phenomena, and skills to design scientific studies to find answers and test research ideas.