BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Psychology

The BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Psychology course at Edinburgh Napier University explores an essential understanding of key psychological theories, concepts, methods and results, including perspectives from evolutionary, cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology. It helps students develop their analytical, statistical and research skills.Course Content: The course is designed to foster analytic and inquiry-based learning by combining lectures, research-led teaching and practical work. As students move through each level, their independent learning will increase. At the final stage, students will undertake an honours project which involves conducting empirical research which includes collecting their own data and analysing it in the context of contemporary psychological theories and research.Key Modules: Some of the main modules of the course include Core Skills for Psychologists, Brain Behaviour and Evolution, Research Methods, Cognition and Perception, Personality and Individual Differences, Development across the Lifespan, Psychology in Practice, Contemporary Issues and Qualitative Methods, Applications of Psychology, and Honours Project.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society which also confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, providing the minimum standard of qualification has been met.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can pursue a variety of careers such as clinical psychology, counselling psychology, forensic psychology, educational psychology, research and teaching. Other fields where psychology graduates are valued include human resource management, marketing, policy development, and many other fields involving human behaviour and interaction.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.