Each year students will be able to select two topics within psychology from a list of specialist areas that will change to reflect staff expertise, student interest and contemporary developments within the discipline. Topics that might be included are:

- Health Psychology
- Children and Pictures
- Cyberpsychology
- Parapsychology
- Neuropsychological Disorders
- Behavioural medicine

Within each topic a programme of learning will address key topics and approaches within that topic.

For coursework 1 and 2 you will be provided with a choice of coursework options; the specific coursework will depend on the topics chosen but some examples include a report, an advisory brief, an essay and a blog. Coursework 1 and 2 will demonstrate that you have met module learning outcomes 1 and 2 whilst developing expertise in specific areas of psychology.

Coursework 2 will also require you to consider their topic choices and reflect upon your learning in relation to their wider personal development and will demonstrate that you have met module learning outcome 3.

Formative assessment
Formative assessment: This will take place through class-based activities and/ may include peer and tutor feedback. There will be sessions where students can get assessment preparation feedback and guidance.

Depending on topics chosen, sessions may include lectures, workshop activities, discussions, groupwork, drop-in support sessions, and assignment preparation session.

1. Demonstrate detailed contemporary knowledge and a systematic critical understanding of psychological theories and evidence relevant to specific topics within psychology.

Knowledge and Understanding

2. Take responsibility in engaging with learning opportunities in line with your development needs and aspirations to continue growing your skills and competencies.

Personal Development and Entrepreneurship

Access to psychology facilities and resources, including laboratory spaces, specialist software, equipment, and associated technical support.

Resources may vary annually according to the module’s specific topic areas and the relevant expertise of the academic team.

A bespoke reading list will be provided for each topic. This will be comprised of contemporary resources available within our current library (online and on campus) provision and these lists will be updated regularly.

In this module, you will be given the exciting opportunity to shape and tailor your learning by specialising in two distinct areas of psychology. With a choice of specialisms this module allows you to explore topics and become an expert in areas of contemporary developments in the field and expertise of staff.