Year One
You will:
learn the building blocks of classic and contemporary theory and research in psychology, and look at the historical dimensions of the discipline as a whole; and
select from optional classes in other disciplines, including Sociology and Physiology.
Modules
Introduction to Psychology 1
Foundations of Psychology: Core Concepts and Practices
Introduction to Psychology 2
plus 60 credits from another topic. Optional modules may be in sociology, biological sciences or education. Please note that optional modules may vary year on year and may not always be available.
Year Two
You will:
move towards evaluation of the core domains of social, developmental, individual, cognitive and biological psychology through a variety of teaching and learning methods, including group work, skills practice, and problem-based learning;
be encouraged to participate in and reflect on current research taking place in the Division of Psychology, Sociology and Education at QMU;
also study another chosen subject for the first semester of Year Two; and
Have the opportunity (where available) to study for one semester at a university overseas. Learn more about exchanges and studying abroad.
Modules
Social and Developmental Psychology
Exploring Research in Psychology
Biological and Cognitive Psychology
Individual Differences, Wellbeing and Ethical Practice
Enquiries in Psychology
plus 20 credits from another topic. Optional modules may be in sociology, biological sciences or education. Please note that optional modules may vary year on year and may not always be available.
Year Three
You will:
continue to critically reflect on the historical underpinning of psychology and progress your knowledge and critical awareness within the core areas; and
further refine your research skills with the opportunity to gain experience of quantitative and qualitative research, as well as the critical appraisal of research ethics and the identification of an area to explore in your Year Four dissertation project.
Modules
Social Psychology and Social Justice
Psychobiology in Context
Historical Perspectives in Psychology
The Skilled Researcher
Developmental Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Year Four
You will:
choose modules that suit your interests and focus on real-world applications of psychology. For example, in the Psychology for Contemporary Issues module you will reflect on how you can use your psychology knowledge to approach current problems and issues in society; and
carry out a research-based dissertation in a specific area.
Modules
Psychology for Contemporary Issues
40 credits from dissertation research
plus three modules from a range of options. Provision varies on a year-by-year basis but examples include: Memory: Origins and Structures/Cognitive Science of Belief/Evolutionary Psychology in the Modern World/Eyewitness Psychology/Happiness and Wellbeing/Psychology of Pain/Peer Relations in Childhood and Adolescence/Political Psychology
NB The modules listed here are correct at time of posting (Feb 2023) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2024. Please check back here for any updates.
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