BSc (Hons) Psychology Bachelor's degree at Essex Online

This engaging module encourages you to develop the competencies required for higher online education learning, such as academic styles of writing. You'll also critically reflect on your personal development while learning about key psychological areas – including cognitive psychology's theory of learning styles.

This defining module provides you with the toolkit to analyse how we process, store and use information about ourselves and others. You'll learn about the role of social psychologists and explore the ethical principles of research and conduct set by the British Psychological Society.

By studying this thought-provoking module, you'll understand why people are different from each other and explore the avenues to critically evaluate and measure these differences. You'll learn fundamentals of psychometrics and take the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and present a theory-based personality assessment.

Ready to discover more about brain behaviour, human memory and cognition? This exciting module will broaden your knowledge by introducing you to the history and science behind cognitive psychology. You'll learn how to apply cognitive psychology to other disciplines and find out more about relevant research and theories within this fascinating field.

Explore the history, development and influence of media psychology in this exciting module. You'll consider how psychology is used and portrayed in the field, while discussing how information is presented. You'll also learn more about the role of psychologists in the media – and by the end, you'll have developed strong critical analysis skills essential for a wide range of roles in psychology.

Mental health is becoming more prominent in everyday life, especially after the pandemic. That's why it's important to identify the root cause and understand how to treat various mental health conditions. This insightful module will help you examine scientific principles behind a spectrum of mental health disorders and assess treatment options for different needs.

Gain a strong understanding of the entire psychological research process with this essential module. You'll explore a full range of psychological research methods – including both quantitative and qualitative research designs – in line with ethical theories and the BPS's code of conduct. You'll also consider your own strengths and weaknesses, as you begin to work towards your assessed research portfolio.

This informative module builds on the knowledge gained in Introduction to Research Design and Analysis 1. By taking part in online experiments, you'll gain hands-on knowledge of data collection, analysis and reporting findings. You'll also learn how to conduct an interview to hone your transcribing and analytical skills, using thematic analysis.

Biological psychology is an intricately complex area, covering functions of the human brain and physiological processes. In this exciting module, you'll explore breakthrough advances and current debates within the field, as well as gain an understanding of the science behind human thoughts, feeling and behaviour.

Have you ever wondered why people differ from one another? Discover the answers in this thought-provoking module. You'll start by studying personality and intelligence, and explore the topics of mood, motivation and how those constructs influence behaviour. Throughout the module you'll also build a strong understanding of the principles of psychometrics.

If you're a curious individual, this module's for you. Get ready to explore the processes involved in reasoning, decision-making and critical thinking. Uncover the answers to questions such as what is the impact of emotion in our thinking processes, and what role does commercialisation play in compromising our thinking?

Statistics are at the heart of psychology, as they help us to summarise data and quickly identify trends. In fact, psychologists use data for objective, systematic description and interpretation of research results. This defining module teaches you about the most commonly used statistical techniques, allowing you to demonstrate your knowledge in future practice.

Ready to explore major developmental milestones from a variety of theoretical perspectives? On this fascinating module, you'll examine the principles of cognitive, social, biological, and emotional psychology, with the aim of understanding the impact of developmental stages on human behaviour.

Have you considered how offenders with mental health disorders are managed and assessed? This module will help you investigate the role of forensic psychology within the criminal justice system – including the origins of criminal behaviour, psychopathology and regulations set under the current Mental Health Act. By the end, you'll be able to apply your theoretical knowledge to offending behaviour in multiple settings.

What psychological factors affect our health? Find out in this exciting module. You'll discuss the role of psychology in promoting various health behaviours – including diet, physical activity and sleep. The module also helps you to understand the common issues that health psychologists face within the workplace and how to overcome them.

Build on your critical thinking and research skills in this helpful module. You'll explore a range of paradigms used within applied psychologies and analyse key debates within educational psychology. You'll also have the opportunity to learn about the different stakeholders which education psychologists may work with.

What's the difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods? Find out in this fascinating module, which builds on your understanding of how qualitative data can be collected and analysed using a variety of approaches. It also helps to expand your knowledge and develop your key research skills.

The field of cognitive neuropsychology gives you an exciting opportunity to further explore the biological processes which determine human behaviour. In this in-depth module, you'll make links between the history of cognitive psychology, your previous studies, and our current understanding of the mechanisms concerning brain dysfunction and mental processes.

Like many subjects, psychology has its critics. In this insightful module, you'll discover how taking psychological research and studies at face value could lead to false assumptions and flawed understanding. You'll explore how viewing psychology as a political tool that serves some more than others makes critical social psychology integral to a real-world view of this fascinating subject.

What are the unique abilities humans have? Find out in this stimulating module. You'll discover the fascinating areas of human development – including neuroscience, perception, cognition, emotion and social interaction. That way, you'll be confident in evaluating human development from multiple perspectives.

Does the working environment affect performance? Throughout this engaging module, you'll discover how organisations, individuals and groups of people learn, perform, function and thrive. You'll then have the opportunity to apply this knowledge to your own workplace performance and that of others.

Psychology even extends into sport and exercise – and in this exciting module, you'll examine the cognitive and emotional influences on performance management in these areas. From motivation, self-regulation and goal setting to personal development and recovery after injury, you'll explore a range of topics to understand the psychological factors which influence them.

Interested in the investigative aspects of offending behaviour? This thought-provoking module will introduce you to common psychological principles, and geographical principles and interviewing techniques used in the criminal justice system. On completion, you'll understand how psychological and social factors impact on criminal behaviour, while having strong knowledge of the practical applications of investigative psychology.

When people face mental health challenges, talking with others can often be the best way to manage their problems. In this thought-provoking module, you'll examine the problems faced by those with mental ill health and begin to critically evaluate interventions designed to increase mental wellbeing.

This defining module allows you to demonstrate the skills you've learned throughout your studies. With the support of your supervisor, you'll conduct a final project on a topic of your interest – providing an ideal opportunity for you to expand on your key research skills and apply the research, knowledge and analysis skills you already possess.