Lancaster University, BA, Psychology (Study Abroad)

Studying psychology at Lancaster gives you the chance to learn about the core areas of modern psychology on our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree programme. The year abroad element enhances your studies by giving you experience of studying in another institution and culture, as well as broadening your academic network. Taught by lecturers who are renowned researchers, your degree is informed by the latest cutting-edge psychological research. You will begin your studies with two core modules, Understanding Psychology and Investigating Psychology, plus another subject. Both the Understanding Psychology and Investigating Psychology modules acquaint you with the key themes that you will explore in increasing depth throughout your degree as recommended by the BPS: Developmental Psychology Brain and Behaviour Cognitive Psychology Social Psychology In your second year the subjects introduced in Year 1 will be explored in greater detail: you will deepen your understanding and will be encouraged to work more independently. Additional modules are studied such as Personality and Individual Difference, Statistics and Research Methods. There is an emphasis on research methods, preparing you for your own research project in your final year and allowing you to engage with the meaningful research that we do here at Lancaster. You will spend your third year at one of our partner institutions in the US, Canada, Hong Kong or Australia where you’ll study as if you are a student at your host university. You will be able to choose which modules you want to study from across the whole of the host institution, but half of the modules will have to be from the Psychology department. As well as the cultural experience and the personal skills that you will gain, you’ll benefit from expanding your network and seeing how psychology is studied and taught in another country. Returning to complete your degree at Lancaster in your fourth and final year where you will get the opportunity to specialise. There are two compulsory modules, Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology and your independent research project which you’ll carry out under the expert supervision of an active researcher in your chosen subject. You will then choose a combination of core and optional modules from a list of topics that are driven by the latest research from our specialists. Core modules are advanced level explorations of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, social and developmental psychology and change every year to reflect the latest findings and theories. You also have the option to graduate with either a BA or BSc – a decision that you make in your final year. Both degrees are equivalent and both are accredited by the British Psychological Society.