📖Program Curriculum
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
YEARS 1 AND 2
In the first two this programme provides a comprehensive introduction to the core areas of psychology including cognitive social development and physiological psychology individual differences and research methods
We take an open science approach to developing your critical evaluation skills and your understanding of the importance of research and to supporting you in developing essential graduate skills in data handling using programming software for statistical analysis Lectures interactive group discussions and practical lab sessions will inspire your passion for the subject and facilitate the development of the fundamental skills and knowledge required for being a psychologist of the future
You will also study other subjects in 1 and 2 see Flexible degrees
YEARS 3 AND 4
If you progress to Honours ( 3 and 4) you will build on the core foundational skills and knowledge embedded in 1 and 2 and progress your understanding of statistical models cognitive neuroscience and clinical approaches
Single Honours students choose from a large selection of options including our two new specialised pathways in Neuroscience and Clinical Health The option courses range from courses in fMRI to Psychology of Climate Change The options span a diverse range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies and applications from theory to practice
You will undertake a major piece of research in your final which can involve lab-based projects (eg using eyetrackers or brain imaging data) or applied settings such as a school or community partner
Course details
YEAR 1
Core courses
PSYCHOLOGY 1A BIOLOGICAL AND COGNITIVE
PSYCHOLOGY 1B SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
YEAR 2
PSYCHOLOGY 2A
PSYCHOLOGY 2B
In the first two this programme provides a comprehensive introduction to the core areas of psychology including cognitive social development and physiological psychology individual differences and research methods
We take an open science approach to developing your critical evaluation skills and your understanding of the importance of research and to supporting you in developing essential graduate skills in data handling using programming software for statistical analysis Lectures interactive group discussions and practical lab sessions will inspire your passion for the subject and facilitate the development of the fundamental skills and knowledge required for being a psychologist of the future
You will also study other non-Psychology subjects in 1 and 2 see Flexible degrees
YEARS 3 AND 4
If you progress to Honours ( 3 and 4) you will build on the core foundational skills and knowledge embedded in 1 and 2 and progress your understanding of statistical models cognitive neuroscience and clinical approaches
Single Honours students choose from a large selection of options including our two new specialised pathways in Neuroscience and Clinical Health The option courses range from courses in fMRI to those on Autism The options span a diverse range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies and applications from theory to practice
You will undertake a major piece of research in your final which can involve lab-based projects (eg using eyetrackers or brain imaging data) or applied settings such as a school or community partner
Year 3
Core courses
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY 3H
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 3H
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 3H
PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3H
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 3H 4H
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3H
STATISTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC MODELS 3H
PERCEPTION AND VISUAL COGNITION 3H 4H
PSYCHOMETRICS 3H 4H
QUALITATIVE PROJECT 3H
QUANTITATIVE PROJECT 3H
Year 4
Core courses
DISSERTATION 4H
Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised In exceptional circumstances however the University may withdraw or alter a programme For more information please see Student contract
