Xenophon College London

BA (Hons) in Psychology

Year 1

• Biological and Comparative Approaches to Psychology
• Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Process
• Design and Analysis of Psychological Investigations
• Ethical and Professional Skills for Psychologists
• Information Processing and Cognition
• Philosophical Foundations of Psychology
• Psychology of the Person

Year 2

• Biological Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Personality and Individual Differences
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Quantitative Research Methods
• Social Psychology

Year 3

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Group Dynamics
• Health Psychology
• Psychodynamic Psychology
• Psychology of Gender Diversity and Sexuality
• Dissertation (Research Project)

The course aims to:

• Equip students with an understanding of the multiple perspectives in Psychology, including a scientific understanding of the mind, brain and behaviour.
• Engage learners in the analysis of contemporary issues in different fields of Psychology and encourage them to learn and apply knowledge from current research.
• Develop knowledge and abilities in transferable areas, such as independent critical, creative and strategic thinking, confident decision-making and analytical skills, and communication skills.
• Provide students with an opportunity to learn in a stimulating and engaging environment, to promote employability, reflectiveness and self-awareness, through academic experience and a problem-solving approach.
• Prepare students to be successful learners, confident individuals and responsible global citizens, and therefore ready for a career in Psychology and other associated professions.
• Equip students with the knowledge and tools to navigate uncertainty and complexity in the real world, while taking into account digital constraints and ethical commitments towards our society.
• Prepare students for higher levels of academic study.
• Support students’ personal and professional journey through supervision and activities that allow them to put into practice the knowledge acquired throughout the programme.

The Programme is designed for a career in academic, clinical or industry-based contexts.

The course includes several opportunities to broaden the students’ expertise by means of theoretical and more practical modules.

• Digital Skills: Relevant teaching to promote advanced digital skills to bring innovation further.
• XCLnt Flexibility: Choose your preferred mode of study, and switch to a different one. Every semester if you like it.
• Tailor-made learning: Our approach to teaching and learning is bespoken and tailor-made to each of our student's needs. From personal tutors to co-curricular activities to enhance your skills, you will get every possible benefit in studying with a boutique institution like ours.
• Leadership: Effective leadership for flexible learners, taught by our outstanding lecturers and academic community.
• Interdisciplinarity: Problem-based approach and exploration of complexity in the interconnection between different subjects, through extensive, dedicated and tailored tutoring.
• Internationalism: Live, engaging learning, from lessons to language courses, up to placement opportunities, immersed in our international community of students, partners and industry.

You will be assessed through a variety of coursework, from essays to projects, group posters to portfolios. No written exams in the mix!

We use a block teaching schedule, which allows us to concentrate on two 15-credit modules or one 30-credit module every 6 weeks. To promote engagement, students will attend group preparation classes in the morning, as a way of facilitating learning through independent research, peer feedback, and critical thinking.