Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychological and Behavioural Science (University of Roehampton)

his Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychological and Behavioural Science programme will provide students with in-depth understanding of the human mind and behaviour. Alongside the study of the core areas of psychology (cognitive, biological, social and developmental psychology; individual differences; conceptual and historical issues in psychology; research methods) students will explore applied areas of psychology such as Forensic and Health. In addition to this, it provides students opportunities to develop academic and transferable skills preparing them for life after graduation and academic challenges.

The programme is designed to extend students’ knowledge of psychology and related fields and further develop their capabilities and skills to apply critical thinking to complex, real-world problems. Throughout the programme students are exposed to a variety of research methodologies and statistical techniques that enhances their awareness of the link between theory and research, fosters critical evaluation and enables them to conduct independent, rigorous and ethical research. It endeavours to provide students with an understanding of real-life applications of theory and, by utilising a variety of assessment procedures as well as providing graduates with a range of transferable skills. Ultimately, through the depth and breadth of its curriculum, the programme aims to interest, involve and empower its diverse cohort of students and to enable them to reach their full potential.

The aims of this programme are to:

• Provide a supportive and enriching learning environment that empowers each student in a diverse student body to develop their intellectual, personal and employment skills through collaborative and independent learning experiences
• Enable a scientific understanding of mind, brain, behaviour and experience, and the complex interactions between these
• Develop an understanding of the role of empirical evidence in the creation and constraint of theory, and also in how theory guides the collection and interpretation of empirical data.
• Develop knowledge leading to an ability to appreciate and critically evaluate theory, research findings and applications
• Develop psychological literacy, including an understanding of how experience and behaviour can be influenced by contextual and interpersonal factors
• Equip students with a broad range of transferable skills that will be useful to them in gaining employment after graduation and lay the foundations for lifelong learning
• Develop in partnership with students by enabling them to contribute to the academic excellence of the programme through a variety of evaluation methods and opportunities.
• Enable students to develop a critical understanding of multiple psychological perspectives including an appreciation of the real-life application of theory to a range of experience and behaviour including psychological disorders