BA (Hons) Global Philosophies & Worldviews and Psychology

The Global Philosophies, Worldviews, and Psychology undergraduate course offered by Hope University is an innovative course designed to give students a diverse understanding of the various philosophies, worldviews, and psychological perspectives that shape the world. Students will acquire the skills to critically appreciate the richness and diversity of human experience as reflected through global philosophies and worldviews, and its impact on psychological theory and practice.Course Content: The course challenges students with issues about the nature of reality and existence, the role of human beings in the world, and the moral implications of our actions. It also provides insights into the psychological dimensions of these issues, focusing on personality, human development, cognition, emotion, social interaction, and psychological disorders. Key debates across a range of philosophical and psychological disciplines are tackled, nurturing the intellectual flexibility and multi-perspective understanding required in a globalized world.Key Modules: Key modules in the course include Global Philosophies, Worldviews, Ethics, key philosophical and psychological debates, Introducing Psychology, Human Development, Personality and Intelligence, Social Psychology, Biological and Comparative Psychology, Emotion and Motivation, Cognitive Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology, Clinical and Health Psychology, and the Psychology of Religion.Accreditations: The course is comprehensively accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), meaning that, upon successful completion, students will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS.Future Careers: The course prepares students for a wide range of careers including, but not limited to, clinical psychology, counseling, health-related professions, teaching, and roles in the public and voluntary sectors that require a nuanced understanding of human behavior, ethics, and diversity.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.