Psychology (Joint Honours)
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Factfile Where you will study: Derby Campus, Kedleston Road UCAS code: Get the code for your subject combination at www.ucas.ac.uk Entry requirements: You will usually need 220-300 UCAS points from accepted qualifications (see www.derby.ac.uk/entryreqs for a full list). Duration and mode of study: You can study this course full time for three years or part time for up to six years. Fees: This is a resource intensive course, so it costs £8,250. Start date: You can start this course in September or January.
The thing I’ve enjoyed most about this course is the vast knowledge that I’ve gained. There are areas of psychology we study, that I hadn’t considered before.” Deborah Doherty Current student
Why choose this course? If you choose psychology as the major subject in your joint honours degree, and achieve the minimum standard of second class honours, the course confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. This is the first step to becoming a professional psychologist. You can combine this subject with a range of other subjects to keep your options open and study what you’re most interested in. In the 2013 National Student Survey, 93% of our Psychology students were satisfied with the teaching on the course. About the course Psychology is the scientific study of human thought and behaviour. You’ll cover the social, developmental, cognitive and biological dimensions of behaviour and the applications of psychology in a wide range of areas. Our staff are active in research, so you’ll be kept right up to date with current developments. Teaching and learning We want you to get the most out of studying and learn in the most effective way. You’ll take part in lectures, seminars, workshops, group activities and practical work and have the opportunity to work in innovative ways using web forums and virtual learning environments, such as Second Life. Recent quality inspectors praised us ‘for being at the forefront of technology enhanced learning’. As a joint honours student you’ll be supported by Academic Counsellors who can give you guidance across your overall degree. You’ll engage in a variety of assessments such as exams, essays, debates and oral presentations. You’ll also have the opportunity for group work and individually submitted assessments.
Study modules Stage one
Stage TWO
Stage Three
Cognition and Development
Brain, Behaviour and Human Development
Psychology Research Project
Does Psychology Matter?
Cognitive Processes and the Social World
Addictive Behaviours
Psychology in the Modern World
Quantitative Methods and Individual Differences
Atypical Language Development
Psychological Research in Practice
The Individual in Psychology: Qualitative Understandings
Autism, Asperger’s and ADHD
Research Methods and Analysis in Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Clinical Applications of Psychology
Social and Biological Psychology
Anomalistic Psychology and Para-psychology
Psychology in Education
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Computer-Based Experimental Psychology
Emotion in Context
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Cyber-psychology
Family Health Psychology
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Philosophical Psychology
Forensic Applications of Psychology
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Sport and Exercise Psychology
Human Behaviour and Evolution
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The Psychology of Health
Neuropsychology
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Work Placement
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The Dark Side of Psychology
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The Psychology of Pain
Additional information We’ve got excellent facilities, including high specification computing labs with software for designing experiments, and a range of psychological recording equipment. Our observation suite has video recording facilities and a state of the art eye tracker, which allows you to analyse eye movements. We’re not involved in animal research.
Your career This course will prepare you for further professional training in psychology. You’ll develop transferable skills, such as good communication and IT skills, which are invaluable for a variety of careers outside psychology. Previous graduates have qualified in clinical and educational psychology, enrolled for PhDs and worked in other professions where psychological knowledge is relevant, such as teaching or working in mental health settings.