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BSc (Hons) Psychology of Human and Animal Behaviour

University of Salford, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This exciting new program aims to give you a thorough grounding in psychology and the behavior of both human and non-human animals.

This is an applied program, and you will be investigating how a better understanding of animal behavior can contribute to the health and well-being of humans and how a knowledge of human behavior can help us understand animal behavior.

You will:

  • Gain in-depth knowledge of a wide range of psychological concepts and will be able to use these to analyze human and animal behavior from a variety of perspectives

  • Learn valuable research skills, including quantitative and qualitative methods

  • Have access to outstanding animal facilities offered by the Animal Management Centre at Salford City College

  • Have field trip opportunities, including Knowsley Safari Park and Chester Zoo

General Eligibility

GCSE

Three GCSE subjects at grade C/grade 4 or above, including Maths and English. 

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

112 points

A-Levels

112 points  

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Introduction to Developmental Psychology and Social Psychology

  • Introduction to Human and Animal Interaction

  • Research Methods

  • Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology

  • Introduction to Individual Differences

  • Introduction to Animal Behaviour

2 Year 2
  • Further Research Methods

  • Further Bio-pscyhology and Cognition

  • Animal Evolution

  • Developmental and Social Psychology

  • Individual Differences

  • Primate Behaviour and Conservation

3 Year 3
  • Dissertation

  • Animal Cognition and Social Complexity

  • Animal Therapy (Assisted and Individual

You will then choose two modules from a range that might include:

  • Atypical Child Development

  • Brain and Behaviour

  • Educational Psychology

  • Effective and Affective Thinking and Processing

  • Environmental Psychology

  • Evolution, Development and Adaptation

  • Forensic Psychology

  • Media Psychology

  • Occupational Psychology

  • Psychology of Ageing

  • Psychology of Global Issues in the 21st Century

  • Psychology and Health

  • Psychology of Mental Health

  • The Psychology of Extreme Violence

  • Work Placement

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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