BSc (Hons) Psychology
Lincoln, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 up to 6 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Psychology brings together the scientific study of behaviour, mental health, and neurophysiological functioning in an attempt to understand what makes us human, and why we think the way we do.
Lincoln's BSc (Hons) Psychology degree aims to offer a broad and thorough foundation in psychology, exploring the science behind how we think, act, and respond to others through a range of topics.
The course is taught by research-active academics with specialist areas of expertise, including cognitive neuropsychology, vision and attentional processing, infant cognition and language, mental health, forensic psychology, and lifespan development.
Students are encouraged to participate in original research projects alongside academic staff, with the opportunity to publish and present findings. For example, 'Summer Scientist' is an initiative that involves the participation of children in a series of accessible games for research studies.
You will have the opportunity to learn through a combination of theoretical, lecture-based teaching, small group seminar discussion, and practical experimentation. The course aims to enable students to develop their knowledge of psychology and their ability to design, conduct and assess independent research projects.
"This information was correct at the time of publishing (July 2023)"
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Curriculum
How You Study
The first year introduces key concepts in psychology, including cognition, development, social psychology, biological psychology, and research skills. Students can explore current research topics and conceptual and historical issues, as well as psychology and its application to real-world scenarios. In the second year, students can develop and refine research skills and can begin to tailor the course to their individual interests by choosing elective modules to examine topics in greater depth.
During the third year, the majority of study will be determined by the student's interests and career aspirations. There are a range of optional modules to choose from and students will also be expected to complete an extended independent project.
Current optional modules include Developmental Psychopathology; Mental Health and Disorder; Sleep, Cognition and Well-Being; and Cross-Cultural Psychology.
Teaching takes place in large lectures, smaller seminars and workshops and in small groups, computer-based workshops and one-to-one meetings, depending on the level and the topic. In addition, staff use the intranet to provide materials to support teaching, and have a regular drop-in session for students. Most modules involve two hours a week of timetabled teaching time. Students are expected to contribute to small group sessions and to undertake independent study.
There are dedicated Psychology Labs for student projects as well as research labs that students may use as part of their final year research project.
Course materials are posted to an online virtual learning environment to supplement face-to-face teaching and to support onsite and remote study.
First Year
- Brain, Behaviour & Cognition (Core)
- Conceptual & Historical Issues in Psychology (Core)
- Developing Individual in Society (Core)
- Foundations of Applied Psychology (Core)
- Research Skills I (Core)
- Research Skills II (Core)
Second Year
- Cognition (Core)
- Developmental Psychology (Core)
- Psychological Assessment & Psychometrics (Core)
- Research Skills III (Core)
- Research Skills IV (Core)
- Social Psychology (Core)
- Brain and Behaviour (Option)†
- Character Strengths at Work (Option)†
- Evolutionary Psychology (Option)†
- Health Psychology (Option)†
- International Study (Option)†
- Learning and Conditioning (Option)†
- Psychological Literacy and Work Experience (Option)†
- Psychology in the News (Option)†
- Psychology of Human-Animal Interaction (Option)†
- Psychology of Prisons (Option)†
- Psychology of War and Peace (Option)†
- Research Internship Elective (Option)†
- Social Theories and Applications (Option)†
- Understanding Mental Health & Wellbeing (Option)†
- Work Experience Year (Option)†
Third Year
- Independent Study (Psychology) (Core)
- Addictions (Option)†
- Advanced Multivariate Statistics (Option)†
- Applications of Organisational Psychology (Option)†
- Approaches in Coaching Psychology (Option)†
- Approaches in Organisational Psychology (Option)†
- Autistic Spectrum Disorders (Option)†
- Body image and eating disorders (Option)†
- Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology (Option)†
- Cognitive Neuroscience of Visual Attention (Option)†
- Cross-Cultural Psychology (Option)†
- Developmental Psychopathology (Option)†
- Discourse (Option)†
- Fantasy Neuroscience (Option)†
- From Molecules to Mind (Option)†
- Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Option)†
- Investigative and Courtroom Psychology (Option)†
- Occupational Psychology (Option)†
- Patterns of Action (Option)†
- Perception and Visual Art (Option)†
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Theory and Practice. (Option)†
- Psychology of Music (Option)†
- Psychopharmacology: Drugs, Brain and Behaviour (Option)†
- Risk Perception, Assessment and Management (Option)†
- Sleep, Cognition and Well-Being (Option)†
- Sleep, Dreaming and Circadian Rhythms (Option)†
- Solution-Focused Coaching in Practice (Option)†
- Vision Research (Option)†
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
How You Are Assessed
The aims of the module assessments are to provide a measure of the development and attainment of course outcomes, including the attainment of high-level intellectual skills such as critical analysis and evaluation.
Accordingly, the nature of the assessment varies across the three levels of the course. The assessments at levels one and two focus on the acquisition and understanding of knowledge and skills. In contrast, the level three assessments place far greater emphasis on the ability to apply, analyse and evaluate knowledge.
BSc (Hons) Psychology students currently receive feedback within a 20 working day period.
The way students are assessed on this course may vary for each module. Examples of assessment methods that may be used include essays, in-class tests, research reports, research diaries, research or clinical proposals, and dissertations; practical exams, such as poster and oral presentations, performances or observations; and written exams (including essay-based exams), such as formal examinations, or in-class tests.
The University of Lincoln's policy is to ensure that staff return assessments to students promptly.
BPS Accreditation
The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC) the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist. The BPS is the main professional body representing psychology and psychologists in the UK.
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Program Outcome
How You Study
The first year introduces key concepts in psychology, including cognition, development, social psychology, biological psychology, and research skills. Students can explore current research topics and conceptual and historical issues, as well as psychology and its application to real-world scenarios. In the second year, students can develop and refine research skills, and can begin to tailor the course to their individual interests by choosing elective modules to examine topics in greater depth.
During the third year, the majority of study will be determined by students interests and career aspirations. There are a range of optional modules to choose from and students will also be expected to complete an extended independent project.
Current optional modules include Developmental Psychopathology; Mental Health and Disorder; Sleep, Cognition and Well-Being; and Cross-Cultural Psychology.
Teaching takes place in large lectures, smaller seminars and workshops and in small groups, computer-based workshops and one to one meetings, depending on the level and the topic. In addition, staff use the intranet to provide materials to support teaching, and have regular drop in sessions for students. Most modules involve two hours a week timetabled teaching time. Students are expected to contribute to small group sessions and to undertake independent study.
There are dedicated Psychology Labs for student projects as well as the research labs that students may use as part of their final year research project.
Course materials are posted to an online virtual learning environment to supplement face to face teaching and to support onsite and remote study.
Scholarships and Funding
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
This programme provides Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). As a graduate from our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree, you will be well-placed to consider further professional training in psychology.
Professional fields within psychology to consider range from clinical, health, occupational and educational, to forensic, sport and exercise, counselling, neuropsychology, and academia, research, and teaching. Previous graduates have used their degree as a basis for roles in research, management, marketing, health settings, or education. Other graduates may wish to progress to study at postgraduate level.