BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Psychology

The Psychology course at the University of Stirling aims to help you understand the scientific nature of the subject and its focus on research, applying a critical and creative approach to your studies. You will explore a variety of theoretical perspectives and their empirical foundations, and develop a range of research skills.Course Content: The course starts with a broad first-year introduction module that covers a range of theoretical and methodological approaches. From the second year onwards, you will dive deeper into the subject, with modules covering subjects such as cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, social psychology, and personality and individual differences. In your final year, you will undertake your own dissertation project under close supervision from a faculty member.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course include Foundations of Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Human Memory, Behavior and Evolution, Biological Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Social Psychology.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing a basis for professional membership of the society upon graduation, and further training to become a professional psychologist.Future Careers: Graduates from this course proceed to careers in areas such as clinical and health psychology, educational psychology, occupational psychology, research and academia, sports and exercise psychology, counselling, human resources, business, and the media.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.