BSc (Hons) Psychology with Health Bachelor's degree at University College Birmingham

By studying this module, you will learn about the role of psychology across diverse cultural, ethnic and social communities. You will explore contemporary topics within social psychology such as cultural influences on mental health, the impact of marginalisation, the dynamics of intergroup relations, societal attitudes and bias, and social influence. Within this, you will be able to focus on the application of human behaviour, cognition and emotion and how these may differ across populations and

This module allows the application of your developing psychological knowledge, both to yourself and to others. You will gain opportunities to apply psychology to your own thinking and behaviour, enhancing your reflective skills, which are key to working in the wider psychological workforce and can also assist in your own wellbeing. To help you apply psychology to others, you will learn about a range of career options in psychology and the approach to understanding and supporting others that each

This module explores the diverse ways in which individuals vary in their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Celebrating the uniqueness of people is central to your work in this module, as you explore the intricacies of human nature and how and why individual's psychological traits differ. One exciting aspect of this module is the constant self-discovery the learning offers, where, as you explore different personality theories and approaches, you will gain valuable insights into your own traits,

Research is a core component across psychology, with this module essential to strengthening your understanding of the importance of scientific research across all related topics. Here, you will learn about the importance of evidence-based practice and how research contributes to advancing our understanding of psychological theories and approaches. One core element of the module will be the discussion-based activities you will engage in around important topics such as ethical dilemmas, research c

This module introduces you to the core foundations of the discipline, focusing on the intersection between psychological processes and physical health. It provides an overview of areas such as the psychological aspects of health, behaviour, and well-being. Throughout the module, you will delve into topics such as the psychological determinants of health behaviour, the impact of mental health on physical well-being, and the role of psychology in the management of chronic illnesses. For example, w

The Mental Health and Wellbeing module provides you with an overview of key topics in mental health and wellbeing, which connects key ideas from a range of socio-cultural, biological, and clinical perspectives. Here, you will cover a range of factors that contribute to mental health and wellbeing and the techniques and interventions used to manage and treat these. The module's holistic approach to exploring wellbeing, investigates the emotional, psychological, and social aspects, with these impa

This module introduces you to key developmental psychology approaches to understanding people from birth through to older adults, with a wide range of developmental stages inbetween. Much of the traditional developmental literature focuses on babies and children, yet this module will use those approaches to bring our understanding right up to date and apply contemporary research to development at all stages of the lifespan. You will learn about typical development and what that may look like, bu

This module focuses on one of the two main approaches to undertaking psychological research and you will learn through a variety of lectures, workshops, practical tasks and computer-based sessions. Here, you will develop a richer understanding of research questions that may be best answered by taking a qualitative approach, and from there, grasp the different methodological options to answering such questions. Qualitative research is becoming increasingly appreciated in psychology as it really h

While studying this module, you will be exposed to a wide range of exciting topics, which will allow you to gain an insight into the inner workings of the human mind. This branch of psychology will focus on the scientific concept of metacognition and the act of thinking about thinking. Here, you will study topics such as memory, attention, problem-solving, language and decision-making, where you will delve into why we act the way we do and how we may be able to control our mind under pressure, a

This module will focus on the biological basis of human behaviour, and you will explore the role of genetics and the environment and how the two operate to affect behaviour. Have you ever wondered why we sometimes get a physical response to psychological problems? Well, neuroscience may hold some answers for you and this module will help you understand, through the scientific study of the nervous system. The relationship between the brain and our behaviour is complex and you will look at testing

This module explores the other main approach to undertaking psychological research, which takes a numerical approach to working with data. You will have a fundamental understanding of quantitative research from your first-year research module, and this will help you further explore the importance of identifying and evaluating patterns in behaviour, psychological functioning and experience. You will generate and explore hypotheses and research questions drawing on relevant theory and research. To