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Learn from active research leaders You’ll be studying in a department which is Why choose home to some of the world’s leading academic Good experts, research centres and laboratories and to know Psychology at Liverpool? our new research connected curriculum moves quickly from general psychology to our research Psychology at Liverpool offers you professionally accredited, strengths and specialisms. You’ll benefit from research focused lectures in Year One, enabling flexible, research-driven programmes of study. Our extensive an understanding and application of the Liverpool academic and industry networks mean you can experience the context, all taught by specialists who are 329 first year students (2018). practical application of psychology through visiting practitioner passionate about their research activity. speakers, and hear first-hand the latest leading research breaking Prepare for your professional career new ground in the discipline. You, and your future employers, can be reassured by the fact your programme is accredited by the 99% BPS. In addition, our curriculum content and our are employed or in further study within teaching has been developed with a strong focus six months of graduating (DLHE 2016/17). on your future employment. Our new approach to authentic assessment will also help you develop practical skills, and connect theory to practice. Explore your career options with potential 89% of students graduated with a First Class future employers or a 2.1 degree (2017). Your programme is informed by an extensive network of professional contacts and potential employers, helping ensure it prepares you for the We offer study abroad workplace. Guest practitioner lecturers also help opportunities. you clarify your future career direction. Enjoy a flexible future On graduation, 99% of our students go straight We offer a Year in China. into work or further study and our British Psychology Society (BPS) accreditation satisfies the requirements for either. Successful graduates may be offered a postgraduate place here at We offer accredited Liverpool enabling you to continue to build your programmes. career specialism.

We offer the chance to study a language, including as a named degree programme (see page xx).

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As part of your Psychology degree programme Studying a programme within Psychology allows Timetabled academic session you may have the opportunity to study abroad. you to study a language as an extra-curricular Friday Studying abroad has huge personal and course, on top of your degree. See liverpool. academic benefits, as well as giving you a head ac.uk/languages for more information. lecture Staff-Student Attend Liaison Committee as One course rep Year methods Research and statistics practical class (1.5hrs) focus lecture Research (1.5hrs) start in the graduate job market. Psychology students can currently apply to study abroad at How you learn Our programmes are taught using a balanced the University of Padova, Italy as well as a number of worldwide partners. For more information, visit mix of lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials liverpool.ac.uk/goabroad and practical laboratory sessions. Students are encouraged to work in small groups from the Thursday beginning of the programme. The Year Three Year in China tutorial with Research academic adviser Careers Service drop-in focus lecture Research (1.5hrs) Library – complete SPSS assignment Mental Health Society meet up The Year in China is the University of Liverpool’s research project is done either individually or in

exciting flagship programme enabling small groups.

undergraduate students from a huge range The modules in each year must be passed in of departments, including Psychology, the

order to progress to the next year of study. opportunity to spend one year at our sister The final degree classification is calculated from university Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University grades obtained in Years Two and Three. The Wednesday (XJTLU), following XJTLU’s BA China Studies and statistics lecture (1.5hrs) Research methods Research Meeting to work on group assignment The Department of University sports event weighting between second and third years is Music lunchtime concert series degree classes. See liverpool.ac.uk/yearinchina 30/70%. For C804 the final degree classification for more information. is calculated from grades obtained in Years Two, Three and Four. The weighting between second,

third and fourth years is 20/40/40%. Assessed work, including essays, presentations, group Tuesday For me the programme was work, and qualitative and experimental reports,

both motivating and inspiring, together with examination results contribute to Brain & cognition lecture recommended Read journal article ahead of lecture Brain & cognition seminar the final degree classification.

it was packed with a variety of

modules with lecturers that were enthusiastic about their teaching. Monday Emma Nicholls Psychology BSc (Hons) Meeting with lecturer to discuss feedback on recent coursework Library preparation Department of Psychological Sciences research seminar Developmental psychology seminar Psychology Society social event for Transferable skills tutorial 9.00 11.00 17.00 19.00 13.00 14.00 10.00 12.00 18.00 15.00 16.00 Timetable xx Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life and Human Sciences > School of Psychology @comingtolivuni /UniversityofLiverpool @livuni Uof LTube xx

Invest in your future The Careers & Employability Service at the University has set me up with two voluntary work A degree from Psychology is valuable in many sectors such as public experience opportunities. They hold CV booster relations, personnel, advertising, marketing, retail, teaching, social classes and leadership classes where you can get extra work, finance, politics and sports. Importantly, our degrees are qualifications, you just have to meet with an adviser accredited by the British Psychological Society annually* as and discuss your options. I’m currently in the process conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, of applying for a postgraduate programme here, and providing a minimum standard of qualification of Second Class the master’s programmes are possibly some of the best (Honours) is achieved. in the country for psychology. Liverpool is definitely somewhere you get a well-rounded degree.

Elisabeth Houston A Psychology degree from the University of Work experience opportunities Psychology BSc (Hons) Liverpool can therefore be the necessary We offer our students internships, summer stepping stone towards becoming a professional studentships and volunteering opportunities. or chartered psychologist working as a counsellor or as a clinical, occupational or educational Postgraduate opportunities psychologist, and large numbers of our graduates Students who satisfactorily complete either have used it as the foundation for further undergraduate degree may be offered places postgraduate research and practice. on one of our postgraduate degrees with the solid career opportunities that they can open up. Around 60% of our graduates are involved in health related, social, public service, commercial, Masters programmes include: retail or financial employment within six months MSc in Investigative and following graduation. About 25% of our graduates MSc in Research Methods in Psychology go on to postgraduate study and training – many MSc in Reading for Life. within other leading research institutes as well as here at Liverpool. Skills for success A Psychology degree can equip you for any job Recent employers in which you will have contact with other people. Companies employing our graduates in recent It provides you with a wide range of key academic years include: and transferable skills such as an understanding NHS of how to manage projects, work as a team, think Business Services Authority analytically, write cogently and conduct effective Marks & Spencer research. Camelot Retail Sales Unilever Deloitte Audit Tax and Corporate Finance Services Psychology opens the Amazon door to many careers in Local government

an increasing number liverpool.ac.uk/psychology Department for Education. of areas.

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Ours is a challenging programme but there Core modules is plenty of support in place to help you. Your Biological psychology (PSYC133) Degrees Academic Adviser supports your personal Brain and cognition (PSYC131) development and also offers pastoral support Developmental psychology (PSYC130) over any issues you may be experiencing. Research methods and statistics I (PSYC134) Programmes at-a-glance Throughout Year One, you will regularly work Research methods and statistics II (PSYC135) within a small peer group under the supervision of and individual differences Page an academic. These sessions aim to develop key (PSYC132). Psychology BSc (Hons) C800 3 years xx study skills to help you achieve the most in your Psychology BSc (Hons) (2+2 programme with foundation element) C801 4 years xx studies. Year Two Students undertake four modules that expand Psychology MPsycholSci (Hons) C804 4 years xx We also offer support for making career extent and depth of coverage in core topics See liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses for current entry requirements. choices. In the first year of study, this includes of Psychology (eg biological psychology, opportunities to consider potential career behavioural neuroscience, developmental, etc). pathways within and outside of the discipline of All modules must be passed in order to progress psychology, and reflect on those personal skills to Year Three and assessments contribute 30% to Psychology BSc (Hons) Programme in detail which will need developing and strengthening the overall degree classification. The majority of UCAS code: C800 In each of Years One and Two, you take six over the next three years. modules are compulsory to ensure the students Programme length: 3 years compulsory modules across two semesters. In achieve the basic curriculum necessary for Year 3 you take 6 optional taught modules plus Your Academic Adviser supports your personal development and also offers pastoral support accreditation by the British Psychological Society. Our programme draws on our research the research project. Our teaching programme over any issues you may be experiencing. excellence and our focus on transferable skills is ‘research-led’ in that modules are delivered by There are also a further two modules (15 CATS points each) which are focused upon developing means a psychology degree from Liverpool will leading researchers from a range of disciplines Key modules across the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. the students’ research skills to complete the be suitable for a wide range of career choices. Year One All aspects of psychology are covered, from training in psychological methods necessary Students take six modules that provide an The degree is accredited annually by the British the study of brain mechanisms which underlie for the third year research project. These introduction to the principal topic areas and basic Psychological Society and provides Graduate behaviour through to the analysis of human modules include a small group project under methods of research in Psychology. You will be Basis for Chartered Membership, making it an behaviour in social contexts. the supervision of the Academic Adviser. During required to pass all modules (120 CAT points) excellent platform for postgraduate study. Year Two students also have the opportunity to to progress into Year Two. The curriculum is There is a diverse range of modules including apply for ‘internships’ within some of the Faculty’s We have a 3 stage curriculum: Year 1 is based on delivered in a range of formats and supported social and clinical/, cognitive research laboratories. the BPS core subject areas, Year 2 is based on and developmental psychology, individual by online resources through the University’s the research themes of Psychology at Liverpool differences and biological and physiological virtual interactive teaching environment (VITAL). Core modules and in Year 3 you will have the option to choose psychology. In addition to lectures there are also class based Clinical and forensic psychology (PSYC232) modules from our research specialisms. This will practical sessions and other types of small group Cognition and cognitive neuroscience enable you to develop specialist knowledge in a In Year Two, students work together in groups work. From the beginning of Year One a member (PSYC231) on a small research project with their Academic range of subject areas (eg clinical, forensic etc). of the academic staff is appointed as the students’ Lifespan development, health and wellbeing Adviser as preparation for their final year project. Entry to the undergraduate degree programme Academic Adviser. You will have regular meetings (PSYC230) is available to applicants with a wide array of In Year Three, module choices can be tailored into with them during term time covering general Psychobiology & motivation (PSYC233) qualifications and backgrounds. Outstanding ‘pathways’ (eg clinical, forensic, neuroscience, skills along with academic topics linked to the applicants may be offered conditional places on Research methods and statistics III (PSYC234) etc.) and you can work on a one-to-one basis curriculum and postgraduate careers. In Year linked postgraduate courses provided by the Research methods and statistics IV (PSYC235). with an individual academic to develop an in- One you will have your first opportunity to begin University of Liverpool allowing our graduates to depth research project which may be on a topic developing a specialist portfolio. further enhance their career prospects. relevant to the chosen specialism. In your final Psychology modules on offer include: Social year you are also encouraged to apply for entry psychology and individual differences; to our range of taught postgraduate programmes Developmental psychology; Cognitive

in psychology (eg our MSc Investigative and psychology; Biological psychology; Research liverpool.ac.uk/psychology Forensic Psychology, which is accredited by the methods and statistics. BPS Forensic Division and therefore provides access to a career as a forensic psychologist). There is also the option to transfer onto our MPsycholSci programme (C804).

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Year Three Core modules Psychology BSc (Hons) (2+2 Year Zero (Foundation year) Students take eight modules (120 CATS points) Research project (PSYC340). programme with Foundation Students take eight modules that provide a in areas relating to Psychology and assessments foundation to the principal topic areas and Selected optional modules Element) contribute the remaining 70% to the overall methods of research in Psychology. You will be Addiction (PSYC320) UCAS code: C801 degree classification. Central to the year is the Programme length: 4 years required to pass all modules (120 CAT points) ‘Research Project’ (two of the eight modules Appetite regulation and obesity: health and to progress into Year One. The curriculum is neuroscience perspectives (PSYC310) or 30 CAT points). This is a piece of empirical If you are interested in studying for a psychology delivered on the Wirral Metropolitan College work designed as a platform for students to Brain and behaviour: current models and campus via small group teaching by college controversies (PSYC345) degree, but feel that you have a non-standard display the application of their prior learning to a academic background, this is a programme that staff and supported by online resources through - introduction and research topic that can be related to their chosen has been designed for you. the University’s virtual interactive teaching specialisation. The project can act as an important applications (PSYC346) environment (VITAL). precursor to careers or postgraduate study. The Forensic and investigative psychology It is intended for students from a variety of In addition to classroom teaching there are topic is chosen in collaboration with a member (PSYC311) vocational, academic and non-academic practical sessions and other types of small group of the academic staff and students often work backgrounds who typically have had a break Great debates in psychology (PSYC301) work. closely with a research group of postgraduates Neurobiology of emotions (PSYC319) in their education. C801 is run in collaboration and research assistants. Given their close links to with Wirral Metropolitan College and those on Psychobiology of pain (PSYC317) From the beginning of Year Zero a member of research expertise in the various Institutes, data the programme benefit from facilities at both the academic staff is appointed as the students’ Psychological issues in adult ageing (PSYC344) from projects is sometimes published in scientific locations. Successful completion of the first two Academic Adviser. You will have regular meetings journals providing additional contributions to a Psychology of expertise (PSYC325) years (Year Zero and Year One) allows transfer to with them during term time. graduate’s curriculum vitae. PSYC318 Year Two of C800. Class sizes at Wirral are limited Systematic review I (PSYC330) to enhance learning and group support. In Year Zero you will have the opportunity to In addition, students are free to choose six begin developing the transferable skills required Systematic review II (PSYC343) optional modules (15 CATS points each) from Programme in detail to become a successful and efficient student. various ‘pathways’ to complete their chosen The psychology of psychosis (PSYC334) While you are at Wirral Metropolitan College, you Core modules specialism portfolios. At this level all modules are Topics in applied social psychology (PSYC348) will undertake Year 0, the foundation element of Introduction to biological psychology I taught by a member of staff from the Research Typical and atypical language development this degree. During this year you will undertake (WIRR013) Institutes who are actively researching the area (PSYC339) eight modules, four in each semester. These Introduction to biological psychology II under discussion and are often world leaders Understanding and learning about the world modules will introduce topics including biological, (WIRR016) in their respective fields. This ensures that (PSYC306) social, investigative, cognitive, developmental and Introduction to (WIRR011) study in Year Three will provide an unparalleled Visual intelligence (PSYC309) . In addition, you will develop opportunity to take the students to the cutting Introduction to developmental and clinical Work based placement (PSYC399). an understanding of the research methods and edge of research on a variety of topics. Also the statistics employed in psychological enquiry and psychology (WIRR015) high level of choice available allows students to See pages xx-xx for module descriptions. the transferable skills required to be an effective Introduction to psychological debates tailor their module choice toward their chosen student, including academic writing skills, critical (WIRR012) careers or taught programme of postgraduate thinking and problem solving skills. Introduction to research methods and statistics I study. (WIRR010) Introduction to research methods & statistics II (WIRR014) Introduction to social & investigative psychology (WIRR017). liverpool.ac.uk/psychology

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Year One Year Two Year Three Core modules Students take six modules that provide an Students undertake four modules that expand Students take eight modules (120 CATS points) Research project (PSYC340). introduction to the principal topic areas and basic coverage and depth in core topics of Psychology in areas relating to Psychology and assessments Selected optional modules methods of research in Psychology. As part of (eg biological psychology, behavioural contribute the remaining 70% to the overall Addiction (PSYC320) these modules they will also revisit in depth some neuroscience, developmental, etc). All modules degree classification. of the topics covered in Year 0. must be passed in order to progress to Year Three Appetite regulation and obesity: health and Central to the year is the ‘Research Project’ (two and assessments contribute 30% to the overall neuroscience perspectives (PSYC310) You will be required to pass all modules (120 CAT of the eight modules or 30 CAT points). This is a degree classification. The majority of modules are Brain and behaviour: current models and points) to progress into Year Two. piece of empirical work designed as a platform compulsory to ensure the students achieve the controversies (PSYC345) for students to display the application of their The curriculum is delivered on both the University basic curriculum necessary for accreditation by Evolutionary psychology- introduction and prior learning to a research topic that can be main campus and the Wirral Metropolitan College the British Psychological Society. applications (PSYC346) related to their chosen specialisation. The project campus. Forensic and investigative psychology There are also a further two modules (15 CATS can act as an important precursor to careers (PSYC311) The curriculum is delivered in a range of points each) which are focused upon developing or postgraduate study. The topic is chosen in Great debates in psychology (PSYC301) formats by both University and college staff the students’ research skills to complete the collaboration with a member of the academic staff and supported by online resources through training in psychological methods necessary and students often work closely with a research Neurobiology of emotions (PSYC319) the University’s virtual interactive teaching for the third year research project. These group of postgraduates and research assistants. Psychobiology of pain (PSYC317) environment (VITAL). In addition to lectures there modules include a small group project under Given their close links to research expertise in the Psychological issues in adult ageing (PSYC344) are also class based practical sessions and other the supervision of the Academic Adviser. During various Institutes, data from projects is sometimes Psychology of expertise (PSYC325) types of small group work. From the beginning Year Two students also have the opportunity to published in scientific journals providing additional PSYC318 apply for ‘internships’ within some of the Faculty’s contributions to a graduate’s curriculum vitae. of Year One a member of the academic staff is Systematic review I (PSYC330) appointed as the students’ Academic Adviser. research laboratories. In addition, students are free to choose six Systematic review II (PSYC343) You will have regular meetings with them during Core modules optional modules (15 CATS points each) from term time covering general skills along with The psychology of psychosis (PSYC334) Clinical and forensic psychology (PSYC232) various ‘pathways’ to complete their chosen academic topics linked to the curriculum and Topics in applied social psychology (PSYC348) Cognition and cognitive neuroscience specialism portfolios. At this level all modules are postgraduate careers. In Year One you will have Typical and atypical language development (PSYC231) taught by a member of staff from the Research the opportunity to begin developing a specialist (PSYC339) Institutes who are actively researching the area portfolio. Psychology modules on offer include: Lifespan development, health and wellbeing under discussion and are often world leaders Understanding and learning about the world Social psychology and individual differences; (PSYC230) in their respective fields. This ensures that (PSYC306) Developmental psychology; Cognitive Psychobiology & motivation (PSYC233) study in Year Three will provide an unparalleled Visual intelligence (PSYC309) psychology; Biological psychology; Research Research methods and statistics III (PSYC234) opportunity to take the students to the cutting Work based placement (PSYC399). methods and Statistics Research methods and statistics IV (PSYC235). edge of research on a variety of topics. Also the See pages xx-xx for module descriptions. Core modules high level of choice available allows students to Biological psychology (PSYC133) tailor their module choice toward their chosen Brain and cognition (PSYC131) careers or taught programme of postgraduate Developmental psychology (PSYC130) study. Research methods and statistics I (PSYC134) Research methods and statistics II (PSYC135) Social psychology and individual differences (PSYC132). liverpool.ac.uk/psychology Psychology xx Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life and Human Sciences > School of Psychology @comingtolivuni /UniversityofLiverpool @livuni Uof LTube xx

Psychology MPsycholSci (Hons) Our students will specialise in Years Three and Year Two UCAS code: C804 Four in clinical and health psychology, working on Core modules Programme length: 4 years a one-to-one basis with an individual academic Clinical and forensic psychology (PSYC232) to develop an in-depth research project which Cognition and cognitive neuroscience This programme aims to give you advanced will be on a topic relevant to clinical and/or health (PSYC231) knowledge of the theoretical and research psychology. Ours is a challenging programme Lifespan development, health and wellbeing aspects of clinical and health psychology. but there is plenty of support in place to help you. (PSYC230) Your Academic Adviser supports your personal Psychobiology & motivation (PSYC233) Successful completion of the MPsycholSci will development and also offers pastoral support Research methods and statistics III (PSYC234) equip you for professional postgraduate studies over any issues you may be experiencing. in clinical and health psychology and for research Throughout Year One, you will regularly work Research methods and statistics IV (PSYC235). careers in clinical and health psychology. The within a small peer group under the supervision of Year Three programme draws on the research excellence an academic. These sessions aim to develop key Core modules of our School and our focus upon transferable study skills to help you achieve the most in yours Research Project (PSYC340) skills means a psychology degree from Liverpool studies. will be suitable for a wide range of career Year Four choices. The degree is accredited by the British We also offer support for making career Compulsory modules Psychological Society and provides Graduate choices. In the first year of study, this includes Application of psychological theory in Basis for Chartered Membership. opportunities to consider potential career professional practice (PSYC406) pathways within and outside of the discipline of Controversies in clinical psychology (PSYC407) Programme in detail psychology, and reflect on those personal skills Controversies in health psychology (PSYC408) In Years One and Two, students take six which will need developing and strengthening Empirical research project (PSYC400) compulsory modules across two semesters. over the next three years. In Year Two, students Research methods for clinical and health In Year Three, they take six modules plus the work together in groups on a small research psychology (PSYC405). research project. Our teaching programme is project with their Academic Adviser as ‘research-led’ in that modules are available that preparation for their final year project. See pages xx-xx for module descriptions. are delivered by leading researchers from a range of disciplines across the Faculty of Health and Life Year One Core modules Sciences. Biological psychology (PSYC133) In the first three years all aspects of Psychology Brain and cognition (PSYC131) are covered, from the study of brain mechanisms Developmental psychology (PSYC130) which underlie behaviour through to the analysis Research methods and statistics I (PSYC134) of human behaviour in social contexts. There Research methods and statistics II (PSYC135) is a diverse range of modules including social and clinical/health psychology, cognitive and Social psychology and individual differences developmental psychology, individual differences, (PSYC132). biological and physiological psychology, as well as a consideration of the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the discipline of psychology. liverpool.ac.uk/psychology Psychology xx Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life and Human Sciences > School of Psychology @comingtolivuni /UniversityofLiverpool @livuni Uof LTube xx Year Zero Year One compulsory modules (C801 only) compulsory modules

Module title Semester Credit Module description Module title Semester Credit Module description Introduction to 1 15 Provides a detailed understanding of the cellular structures Biological psychology 2 22.5 Introduces the basic concepts and principles associated biological psychology I and organisation that underpin the activity of the nervous PSYC133 with biological psychology. WIRR013 system. Outlines how the nervous system transfers information both electrically and chemically and introduces Brain, cognition 1 22.5 This module examines human information processing within examples of substances that can alter the normal functioning and behaviour: the scientific framework offered by cognitive psychology. of neural events. cognitive psychology Introduction to 2 15 Provides a general understanding of the modular PSYC131 biological psychology II organisation of the brain. Develops an overview of the role Developmental psychology 1 22.5 Builds students’ critical understanding of the psychological WIRR016 of the spinal cord in controlling behaviour and compares the PSYC130 concepts, theories, and methods that are relevant to the properties of different light receptors and assess their study of developmental psychology. Students develop an role within the visual system. Outlines the role of the understanding of the range and relative merits of research endocrine system in controlling behaviour and the conducted in developmental psychology and its relevance importance of negative feedback loops. for real world issues. Introduction to 1 15 Introduces key terminology and concepts that are required Research methods 1 15 Provides you with an introduction to the basic theoretical cognitive psychology for the study of cognitive psychology and highlights issues and statistics I PSYC134 issues involved in designing and analysing empirical WIRR011 relating to the investigation of the cognitive basis of investigations in psychology. The module also aims to train behaviour such as methodological issues, ethical issues you to explore and analyse data using Statistical Package related to human subjects and individual differences. for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Introduction to 2 15 Provides a general understanding of the modular Research methods 2 15 Builds upon the basic theoretical issues relating to research developmental and clinical organisation of the brain. Develops an overview of the role and statistics II PSYC135 methods and statistical analysis covered in Methods, psychology WIRR015 of the spinal cord in controlling behaviour and compares the statistics and computing I, introducing you to the issues properties of different light receptors and assess their involved in qualitative research as well as quantitative. role within the visual system. Outlines the role of the The module also aims to train you to use more complex endocrine system in controlling behaviour and the data analysis using SPSS. importance of negative feedback loops. Social psychology and 2 22.5 Provides a general introduction to research and theory in Introduction to 1 15 Introduces students to specific psychological debates and individual differences the domains of social psychology and individual differences. psychological debates the various approaches in psychology debates. PSYC132 Supports critical interpretation of empirical findings in WIRR012 the area of social psychology and individual differences. Introduction to 2 15 Demonstrates a critical appraisal of differing theories and Demonstrates the application of psychology in ‘’real world’’ social and investigative explanations of behaviour and development. Relates settings. psychology WIRR017 research findings to applications. Please note: modules are illustrative only and subject to change. Introduction to research 1 15 Enables you to apply appropriate methods and statistical methods and statistics I techniques. Introduces a range of methods, their usefulness WIRR010 and limitations. Familiarises you with simple experimental design and statistical analysis. Introduction to research 2 15 Introduces learners to a range of descriptive and inferential methods and statistics II statistics, their usefulness and limitations and develops an WIRR014 understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis. This module enables students to apply and interpret appropriate methods and descriptive inferential statistical techniques. liverpool.ac.uk/psychology Psychology xx Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life and Human Sciences > School of Psychology @comingtolivuni /UniversityofLiverpool @livuni Uof LTube xx Year Two Year Three compulsory modules compulsory and optional modules

Module title Semester Credit Module description Module title Semester Credit Module description Clinical and forensic 1 22.5 Gives you an overview of key issues relating to clinical and Addiction 1 15 Explores psychological theories of addiction, including psychology PSYC232 health psychology and explores current empirical research PSYC320 those based on learning, brain adaptations, and cognitive in clinical and health psychology areas. Provides an processes, and evaluate the theoretical basis for opportunity to engage in research-led teaching. psychosocial and pharmacological treatments for addiction, Cognition and cognitive 2 22.5 Provides students with a more detailed overview of their effectiveness and mechanisms of effectiveness, and neuroscience PSYC231 important topics in the areas of perception, memory, the potential for future treatments. emotion, language and reasoning via lectures and research Appetite regulation 1 15 Develops a critical understanding of the psychological, seminars. This module illustrates how evidence from and obesity PSYC310 physiological and health pharmacological aspects of the behavioural, neurophysiological and neuroimaging studies control and neuroscience of appetite for food. with healthy individuals and neurological or psychiatric Architectural and 2 15 Enables students to have a general structured overview patients can be combined to advance our understanding and detailed knowledge of the main areas of theory, of the workings of the mind and its neuronal substrates. PSYC318 research and application in architectural and environmental Lifespan development, 2 22.5 Introduces students to key lifespan transitions and their psychology. To facilitate students’ conceptual understanding health and wellbeing impact on health and wellbeing across the adult life course. to allow them to comment on and evaluate areas of PSYC230 Enable students to apply theory relating to adult lifespan, environmental research, design and policy from a health and wellbeing to real-world issues, problems and psychological and behavioural perspective. contexts. Enables students to examine the research Brain and behaviour 2 15 Examines key models and controversies in cognitive strategies and methods of investigation used in the areas PSYC345 neuroscience. of adult lifespan, health and wellbeing. Evolutionary psychology 1 15 Provides a broad understanding of evolutionary psychology. Research methods 1 15 Introduces qualitative methods of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) PSYC346 and statistics III PSYC234 methods. Teaches you how to perform quantitative statistical analyses on a computer using the Statistical Package for the Forensic and 2 15 Develops a critical understanding of a number of specialist Social Sciences (SPSS) software and instructs you to present investigative areas in forensic psychology that illustrate the wide range of in written form the results of statistical analyses in accordance psychology psychological issues that can inform various aspects of the with the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines. PSYC311 legal process. Psychobiology and 1 22.5 Expand on the basic concepts and principles of biological Great debates in 2 15 Engages students with the most fundamental questions in motivation PSYC233 psychology and further examine the research strategies and Psychology PSYC301 psychology. methods of investigation in biological psychology. Explore Neurobiology 1 15 Explores the neurobiology of emotions, including the evolution additional examples of biological processes covered during of emotions PSYC319 of the emotional brain and the anatomy and information. the course and their relationship to behaviour. Psychological issues 2 15 Develops a critical understanding of the way that increasing Research methods 2 15 Introduces you to Regression Analysis methods and teaches in adult ageing PSYC344 age influences the psychological experiences of adults. and statistics IV PSYC235 you how to perform regression analyses using the Statistical Psychology of pain 1 15 Develops a critical understanding of the neurophysiological Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Shows how PSYC317 mechanisms of acute and chronic pain and of psychological to report in written form the results of statistical analyses in changes occurring in chronic pain patients. accordance with the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines and provides training in designing, Research project 1 and 2 30 The research project is an empirical investigation in some conducting and reporting empirical research projects. (compulsory module) area of psychology, leading to the production of a written PSYC340 report resembling research published in a psychology journal. Systematic review I/II 1 or 2 15 An optional, extended piece of writing on a topic of choice, PSYC330 / PSYC343 with supervision, in place of a taught module. The psychology 2 15 Develops a critical understanding of the psychological of expertise PSYC325 factors underpinning expert performance, including the mechanisms underlying the acquisition of expertise, and the role of perception, memory, problem solving and decision making in expert behaviour.

Please note: modules are illustrative only and subject to change. liverpool.ac.uk/psychology Psychology xx Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life and Human Sciences > School of Psychology @comingtolivuni /UniversityofLiverpool @livuni Uof LTube xx Year Three compulsory Year Four and optional modules (continued) compulsory modules (C801 only)

Module title Semester Credit Module description Module title Semester Credit Module description The psychology of 2 15 Examines the main historical developments in the study Application of 2 15 Introduces students to the theoretical models used by psychosis PSYC334 and treatment of severe mental illness and evaluates psychological theory practitioner psychologists in their work to address or contemporary approaches to the assessment and in professional practice ameliorate psychological problems. Students will explore diagnosis of the psychotic disorders. PSYC406 the links between theory and practice in the work of applied Topics in applied social 2 15 Introduces theories, models, principles and research in psychologists and develop and communicate individual psychology PSYC348 social psychology. psychological formulations. Typical and atypical 2 15 Introduces the mechanisms and processes underlying Controversies in 2 15 Longstanding and contemporary debates within clinical language development typical and atypical language development. clinical psychology psychology will be covered. PSYC339 PSYC407 Controversies in 1 15 Longstanding and contemporary debates within health Understanding and learning 1 15 Develops knowledge and understanding of the theoretical health psychology psychology will be covered. about the world PSYC306 concepts which underpin how humans find out about and PSYC408 make sense of the physical world. To develop skills in communicating and evaluating ongoing theoretical debates Empirical research 1 and 2 60 Produce a significant piece of empirical research to address in high-level cognition. project PSYC400 an approved question. Visual intelligence 2 15 Develops a critical understanding of the active role of Research methods for 1 15 Introduces and critically evaluates research methods. PSYC309 perception in making sense of the world before us by clinical and health reviewing current knowledge of the link between sensory psychology PSYC405 stimulation (the human senses) and responses (perception, Please note: modules are illustrative only and subject to change. action, but also conscious experience). Work based placement 1 15 This module aims to give students an opportunity to develop PSYC399 their skills during a placement at a commercial, research, voluntary, or similar organisation, reflect on their experiences and progress during the placement, and engage with relevant theory and research in the area of occupational psychology. The module has been created to enhance employability skills development through active engagement in professional work experience. The placement takes place in the summer between Year Two and Year Three. All placements must cover a minimum of six weeks full time employment. liverpool.ac.uk/psychology Psychology Find out more liverpool.ac.uk/study

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