Program Overview

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Psychology BSc Hons

The Psychology BSc Hons program at Lancaster University is a three-year undergraduate degree that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.

Overview

The program is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and covers a wide range of topics, including brain and behavior, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, and individual differences.

Course Structure

The program consists of three years of study, with a broad overview of the main themes in the first year, advancing knowledge of the main study themes in the second year, and a range of optional topics in the third year.

Core Modules

• Cognitive and Social Psychology: This module introduces students to the mental processes underlying our ability to process and perceive the world around us, as well as the social world and how it influences our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
• Developmental Psychology and Neuropsychology: This module explores the concept of individual differences and introduces students to two key areas of study in psychology: developmental psychology and neuropsychology.
• Foundations of Psychological Research: This module provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the key concepts and practices of research design and data analysis in psychology.
• Introduction to Psychological Research: This module introduces students to rigorous and transparent scientific practices in psychology, including how to collect, present, and analyze data.

Optional Modules

• Explaining Criminology: This module explores the dynamic field of criminology, including theoretical perspectives and debates that inform the discipline.
• Exploring the Criminal Justice System: This module introduces students to the concepts, principles, and processes of the criminal justice system in England and Wales.
• Foundations of Language: This module provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the foundational elements of language, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.
• Language in Mind and Society: This module explores the relationship between language and the mind, as well as the social world and how it intersects with language.

Year 2 Core Modules

• Cognitive Neuroscience: This module introduces students to the fundamental neural principles underlying cognition and behavior.
• Cognitive Psychology: This module delves deeper into the fascinating world of cognitive psychology, exploring topics such as memory, categorization, face recognition, auditory processing, and how our senses work together.
• Developmental Psychology: This module provides students with a solid foundation in developmental psychology, exploring it from a range of theoretical and methodological perspectives.
• Experimental Methods for Psychology: This module introduces students to advanced concepts in experimental design and data analysis in psychology.
• Qualitative and Quantitative Methods for Psychology: This module provides students with a comprehensive introduction to non-experimental research methods in psychology, including qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Year 3 Core Modules

• Psychological Dissertation: This module allows students to carry out an independent piece of psychological research, guided by a dedicated supervisor.

Optional Modules

• Clinical Psychology: This module introduces students to the field of clinical psychology, including key theoretical frameworks and treatment approaches.
• Cognition: From Laboratory Research to Everyday Behaviour: This module explores the integration of cutting-edge research in cognitive science with practical applications.
• Current Directions in Social Psychology: This module engages students critically and constructively with social psychological research and theory, exploring a wide range of applied topics.
• CyberPsychology: This module provides students with a contemporary psychological analysis of cyber behaviors and the digital footprint created by human activity.
• Forensic and Criminological Psychology: This module explores how psychology can help in forensic and investigative settings, including police investigations and dealing with suspects in court rooms.

Fees and Funding

The annual tuition fee for the Psychology BSc Hons program is £9,790 for home students and £30,770 for international students.

Scholarships and Bursaries

The university offers a range of scholarships and bursaries, including the Lancaster Bursary, Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship, and International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship.

Facilities

The Psychology Department at Lancaster University hosts a wide range of labs dedicated to cutting-edge psychological research, including the EEG suite, Eye Tracking Lab, Infant and Child Development Lab, and Virtual Reality Suite.

Similar Courses

Similar courses offered by the university include Criminology and Psychology, Psychology and Languages, and Psychology and Linguistics.

Important Information

The university reserves the right to make changes to advertised courses, and students are advised to check the university's website for up-to-date course information.

Our Students' Charter

The university believes in the importance of a strong and productive partnership between students and staff, and has worked with the Students' Union to articulate this relationship and the standards to which the university and its students aspire.