BSc (Hons) Psychology Bachelor's degree at the University of Surrey

This module introduces biological psychology and provides a foundation for understanding the biological mechanisms underlying psychological processes across the lifespan, as well as the biological basis of psychological and neurological disorders. The module examines the organisation and function of the human nervous system, from the cellular basis of brain function and neural communication to the systems underlying sensation and movement. Topics include the history and ethics of neuroscience, n

This level 4 module is intended to cover some of the core BPS curriculum in developmental psychology and as such is a broad coverage module dealing with a range of topics in the sub-discipline, including cognitive, social, and emotional development across the lifespan. It introduces developmental psychology as an evidence-based science and provides knowledge that is foundational to the level 5 developmental Psychology module (PSY2015) students will take in the second year of their programme. Mor

This module aims to introduces students to the main psychological approaches to personality, focusing on key theorists and the empirical evidence testing each theory and provide the foundation for understanding how personality has been structured and formulated through the history of psychology. In this module, we will focus on the different theories of personality, include psychodynamic, learning, cognitive, social cognitive, biological and trait approaches to personality. We will cover relevan

This module will provide an introduction to the major topics and issues within cognitive psychology. This will be done through a series of lectures and research based seminars, which will provide students with an opportunity to integrate their developing knowledge of cognitive psychology with practical skills relating to cognitive research methods. This knowledge and skills will provide a foundation for the Level 5 module Cognitive Psychology with Research Methods 2 (PSY2014).

Social Psychology investigates how our cognitions (thought processes), affective states (feelings and emotions) and behaviours are related to the social world. This module introduces year 1 students to key concepts, methods, and findings on a range of topics in Social Psychology, which includes: social categorization, self-presentation, attitude and behaviour change, social influence, prejudice and discrimination of minority groups. The knowledge and critical/methodological abilities gained will

This module provides psychology students with a grounding in how the theories and methods of the discipline are being used to address real-world challenges. In doing so, it allows students an overview of some of the research taking place within Surrey's School of Psychology, and introduces some of the academics teaching on level 5 and 6 who work here. The module uses the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as an organising structure. Each of the core weeks is focused around the work of a res

The module introduces students to basic statistical theory and critical thinking, building throughout the year towards an intermediate level of understanding of statistical analysis and reporting. It aims to develop students' understanding of statistical methods and foster the skills needed to think critically about psychological research. Teaching involves a combination of theory lectures and practical workshops with real world research examples. Each week, lectures cover a specific statistics

Building on the learning in Biological Psychology with Research Methods 1, this module aims to advance students fundamental knowledge about biological psychology and the biological basis of fundamental aspects of the human brain and behaviour, such as sleep and dreaming, and brain development. In this module, we will focus on consolidating learning from Biological Psychology with Research Methods 1 on the structure and function of the central nervous system, and using that consolidated learning