Psychology (with integrated year in industry)

Program Overview

The BSc Psychology (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University is a four-year degree accredited by the British Psychological Society. It provides a comprehensive understanding of human behavior from infancy to old age, considering biological, social, and individual factors. The program emphasizes employability and transferable skills through a year in industry, hands-on training, and research opportunities. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in core psychological professions and other fields requiring analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The BSc Psychology (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). It provides a scientific understanding of learning, thinking, feeling, and adapting to social conditions. This four-year degree includes a year in industry, offering work experience placements in organizations aligned with the student's interests. The program investigates human behavior from infancy to old age, considering biological, social, and individual factors that influence psychology. Students engage with lecturers who use their research to create an inspiring learning environment.

Outline:

Year 1

• Core Modules:
• Applications of Psychology (PS11520) - 20 credits
• Brain, Behaviour and Cognition (PS11220) - 20 credits
• Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (PS11820) - 20 credits
• Designing Psychological Research Projects (PS11610) - 10 credits
• Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (PS11320) - 20 credits
• Introduction to core topics in Social and Individual Behaviour (PS11420) - 20 credits
• Personal Development and Organisational Behaviour (PS11710) - 10 credits

Year 2

• Core Modules:
• Cognitive Psychology (PS21820) - 20 credits
• Qualitative Research Methods (PS21410) - 10 credits
• Quantitative Research Methods (PS21310) - 10 credits
• Social Psychology (PS20220) - 20 credits
• Optional Modules:
• Evolutionary Psychology (PS21020) - 20 credits
• Forensic Psychology (PS21220) - 20 credits
• Health Psychology (PS20720) - 20 credits
• Issues in Clinical Psychology (PS21720) - 20 credits
• Psychology in Practice (PS20620) - 20 credits
• The Psychology of Language (PS20420) - 20 credits

Year 3

• Core Module:
• Work Placement (PSS0260) - 60 credits

Year 4

• Core Modules:
• Behavioural Neuroscience (PS32120) - 20 credits
• Developmental Psychology (PS34320) - 20 credits
• Psychology Research Project for Single Honours (PS33140) - 40 credits
• Optional Modules:
• 21st Century Self: Critical and Constructionist Approaches to Contemporary Personhood (PS31720) - 20 credits
• Child Language: Development and Assessment (PS31820) - 20 credits
• Drugs and Behaviour (PS30820) - 20 credits
• Psychology Critical Review (PS31520) - 20 credits
• Psychology in Practice (PS30620) - 20 credits
• Psychology of Humour (PS32620) - 20 credits

Teaching:

• The program emphasizes developing conceptual and theoretical knowledge to solve real-world problems.
• Teaching methods include lectures, small group work, lab-based workshops, and practicals.
• Students have access to specialist research equipment and facilities.
• Assessment methods include exams, essays, wikis, blogs, observations, and presentations.
• Students are assigned a personal tutor for academic and personal support.

Careers:

• The BSc Psychology degree prepares graduates for careers in core psychological professions, including clinical psychology, educational psychology, counselling psychology, health psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and applied behavior.
• The program emphasizes employability and provides opportunities to develop transferable skills.
• Graduates have pursued careers in clinical and educational psychology, healthcare, human resources, marketing, and public relations.
• The degree equips students with transferable skills such as research and data analysis, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and information technology.

Other:

• The Department of Psychology at Aberystwyth University consistently ranks in the top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction and teaching quality.
• The department provides high levels of academic and pastoral support.
• Students have access to research tools to understand brain and cognitive activity and behavioral measurements equipment.