BSc (Hons) Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University

The professionally-accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University is informed by internationally important research and taught by experts in the field. The study of psychology is about understanding fascinating concepts such as human thinking, memory, problem-solving, emotion, development, communication, relationships, and using a scientific approach to apply them in a broad range of areas from health, education and work to more specific areas, like teamwork, stress management and conflict resolution. The course builds your understanding of psychological theory to the stage where you will be able to apply it in practice.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science  |  Department: School of Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich)  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences, Psychological Themes, Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology 2: Testing for Differences, Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology, Concepts in Mental Health and Wellbeing, Essential Skills for Psychologists, Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology 1: Relationships and Associations. Year 2 core modules: Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology 3: Qualitative Research Methods, Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology 4: Advanced Quantitative Research Methods, Cognitive and Biological Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, and Individual Differences, Careers and Employability, Contemporary Issues in Applied Psychology, Mental Health Conditions. Year 3 core modules: Psychology Dissertation, Forensic and Investigative Psychology, Health Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Positive Psychology, Psychopharmacology and Addictive Behaviour, Face Perception: Processes and Disorders, Social Cognition.

Career pathways

You will enjoy varied career opportunities with a Psychology degree, plus it provides an excellent foundation for further study or research. The course is an excellent springboard into many areas of psychology, from health and the caring professions to education, forensics and clinical and occupational practice.

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