Wrexham Glyndwr University is a public university located in Wrexham, Wales. It was established in 2008 as a merger of the North East Wales Institute of Higher Education and the Welsh College of Horticulture. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, business, engineering, health, sciences, and social sciences. It has several campuses in Wrexham and Northop, and it is known for its strong focus on applied research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Wrexham Glyndwr University is also committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its students and to developing strong links with local communities and businesses.

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
Over the course of your first you will develop study and research methods skills that are key to the Psychology degree whilst also learning and developing your understanding of key psychological theories and concepts.

MODULES

Fundamental Psychology: This module aims to provide you with an outline of traditional and contemporary psychological theories through the examination of its historical development and key theoretical perspectives.
Introduction to Research Design: This module introduces you to the nature philosophy and scope of research methods in psychology. It aims to enable you to acquire a basic level of knowledge and understanding of the research process and research methods. As well as providing you with an introduction to statistics and qualitative data analysis.
Essential Psychology: This module builds on the knowledge acquired within Fundamental Psychology; it enables you to provide an outline of traditional and contemporary psychological theories through the examination of its historical development and key theoretical perspectives.
Introduction to Data Analysis: Within this module you will further your understanding of the nature and scope of research methods in psychology. This module will build on your knowledge of data collection and analysis within psychology that was introduced in An Introduction to Research Design.
Study Skills for Psychology: This module encourages you to develop the necessary skills for studying psychology at HE level and the study of selected key research. This will include generic and subject-specific skills.
Scientific Writing and Communication: This module builds on the Study Skills for Psychology module. It supports you to develop your academic writing and presentation skills whilst consolidating skills such as referencing and learning from feedback.
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
In your second you will continue to develop your research method skills and apply them in different areas of Psychology. During this you will complete some core modules that will build on the knowledge gained in the first.

MODULES

Developmental Psychology: This module introduces you to the discipline of developmental psychology across the lifespan. You will be introduced to traditional and contemporary psychological theories within developmental psychology.
Advanced Research Design: To provide you with advanced knowledge and understanding of research methodology and research methods in order for you to go forward to conduct an independent piece of research. This module builds on the knowledge acquired within the Intermediate Research Methods.
Biological Psychology: To acquaint you with current theories models and explanations of biological psychology and to explore the relationship between biology psychology and mental activity.
Cognitive Psychology: During this module you will explore the physiology of the central nervous system. This module aims to help develop your ability to identify and evaluate current psychological theories of learning attention and memory and thinking and problem-solving; as well as increase your ability to evaluate current knowledge of the process of information input to humans and animals.
Intermediate Research Methods: This module builds on your knowledge of research methodologies acquired in the first whilst developing your understanding of these and new methods introduced in this module at a much deeper level. The module aims to equip you with the ability to appraise research findings and develop an understanding of research design and analysis as well as develop your ability to analyse data from both quantitative and qualitative research.
Individual Differences: This module encourages you to examine the concepts of personality intelligence and motivation. It will enable you to develop an appreciation of the ways in which these concepts influence the behaviour of the individual; as well as gaining an understanding of psychometric tests employed in this field.
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
In your final you will design your own research project with supervision from the Academic team. This will see you complete the final core module Social Psychology and also allow you to choose optional modules to study based on your own preferences and interests.

MODULES

Research Project (core): Within this module you will conduct an independent piece of research with support from the programme team. This module aims to stimulate your critical evaluation and judgment formation skills through the consolidation of the research knowledge and skills acquired at levels 4 and 5.
Social Psychology (core): Develop a critical understanding of the psychological concepts theories and methods that are relevant to the study of social interactions attitudes and behaviours within society. Learn how to identify and explore the interface between individual interpersonal and group behaviour in a variety of social contexts.
Clinical Psychology (optional): Within this module you will become acquainted with the main aspects of the discipline of Clinical Psychology including the historical concepts; Clinical psychology as a profession; concepts of normality abnormality; anxiety; schizophrenia; mood disorders; and dementia.
Negotiated Learning (optional): This module enables you to negotiate learning which is essential for your personal and professional development and for future employer requirements. Within this module you will gain knowledge and understanding of the well-established principles and research in areas of psychology and of the way in which those principles and research have developed and are applied in a practical way.
Forensic Psychology (optional): This module will acquaint you with the main areas of the discipline of Forensic Psychology including forensic psychology as a profession; theories of crime; violent offenders; terrorism; mental health and crime; fear of crime; offender profiling; eyewitness testimony; lie detection; and children as witnesses.
Counselling Psychology (optional): Learn the main aspects of the discipline of Counselling Psychology including what is Counselling psychology?; theories of the self; theoretical models and approaches (Psychoanalytic Humanistic Cognitive behavioural family system therapies); cultural differences; critiques of Counselling psychology; and future trends in Counselling psychology.
Work-Based Learning (optional): Within this module you are offered the opportunity to critically investigate and apply psychological knowledge to a work environment. The module aims to give you an insight and direct experience of professional psychology as well as prepare you for work within professional contexts in psychological settings.
Cyberpsychology (optional): Gain an understanding of the psychological processes motivations intentions behavioural outcomes and consequences of any form of technology use. It encourages you to develop a critical understanding of the relevant psychological theories associated with positive and negative aspects of online behaviour. Topics covered within the module may include Digital technology as an everyday experience; The ‘self’ online social media and networking; Online friendships relationships; Negative consequences of digital technology; Differing psychological approaches to the digital world.
Health Psychology (optional): This module will equip you with knowledge and understanding of the role of social psychological and biological factors on health illness and well-being within the context of the individual and contemporary society. It encourages you to develop a critical understanding of the relevant theories and models of behavioural change. Topics covered in the module may include Health Promotion and Behaviour change; Addition nutrition and exercise; psychology of pain and pain management; development and maintenance of stress.
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review so may be subject to change.

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