BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Neuropsychology

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the human brain and its functioning, with a focus on the relationship between psychology and neuropsychology. Students will learn about the biological basis of behavior and mental processes, as well as the ways in which neurological disorders can impact cognition and behavior. The course also covers research methods and statistics, equipping students with the skills to design and conduct their own studies in psychology and neuropsychology.

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This course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in psychology or related fields, such as neuroscience, psychiatry, or clinical psychology. The course also provides a strong foundation for further study at the master's or doctoral level.

Experience the Best of Both Worlds: Bangor University's Unique Position for Psychology Study

Bangor University is a respected institution with a long history of excellence in the field of psychology. The university's proximity to the Oxford campus provides students with access to world-class facilities and resources, as well as opportunities for collaboration and networking with leading researchers and practitioners in the field. Additionally, the university's small class sizes and personalized approach to teaching ensure that students receive individualized attention and support throughout their studies.

On this course, as well as gaining a thorough understanding of the broad range of topics relevant to modern day psychology, you’ll specialise in neuropsychology, and will develop an in-depth understanding of how the brain and the nervous system influence human thought, emotion, language and behaviour. During the course you’ll become acquainted with advanced techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and event-related potentials (ERPs) for observing brain activity and learn how developments in research technology have supported our developing understanding of the brain – its structures and functions. You’ll learn about biological factors across the lifespan, neural encoding, learning and representation, as social beings how other people are represented in the brain but also how we perceive ourselves. You may also learn about what happens when the brain is damaged or impaired, for example in head injury, or stroke, not only how these conditions affect patients but also how patients can be rehabilitated.

We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.

All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.

As part of the University’s policy, we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.

UCAS Code - C800

The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.