Behavioural Studies

Behavioural Studies at Aberdeen brings together internationally recognised researchers in social cognition, health cognition and occupational/industrial psychology in a supportive and stimulating teaching environment.

Why Aberdeen?

• There are a range of specialised laboratories including those for brain imaging analysis, eye movement recording, movement analysis, visual neuroscience and face recognition
• The School is the oldest in the UK, being founded over 100 years ago, and maintains a strong commitment to providing a supportive and stimulating environment for undergraduate studies

Programmes

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Psychology

Study Abroad

Students intending to do a Behavioural Studies degree can study abroad as part of their degree programme in second year, subject to approval of the overseas curriculum by the Head of School.

The opportunity to take Enhanced Study options as part of your degree and participate in co-curricular activities. See www.abdn.ac.uk/thedifference for more information.

First Year

In the Concepts and Theory course there are lectures and workshops on: Biological Psychology; Developmental Psychology (human development from infancy to old age); the Psychology of Emotion; Evolutionary Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; Perceptual Psychology and Social Psychology. In the Methods and Applications course there are lectures and practical classes that aim to give you a basic understanding of research methodology and descriptive statistics used in psychological research.

Second Year

In the Concepts and Theory course there are lectures on: Developmental Psychology; Behavioural Neuroscience; Language and Cognition; Organisational Psychology; Perception; Social Psychology; Clinical

Psychology. The Methods and Applications course builds on your research methodologyskills acquired in first year to examinealternative and more complex methodologiesand statistics used in psychological research.

Third and Fourth Year (Honours)

At level 3, there are lectures and tutorials on: Biological Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Human Memory; Perception; Psychological Assessment and Social Psychology. Students also study an additional 30 credits of courses from other subjects. At level 4, students carry out a library based thesis project. They currently also select six options, currently from the following list: Human Neuropsychology; Abnormal Psychology; Human Factors;, Advanced Topics in Language;  Cultural Evolution;  Neuroscience of Music; Forensic Psychology; Visual Awareness; Applications of Cognitive Neuroscience; and Brain and Body.

Variations

Students doing the Joint Honours programme take a fully prescribed curriculum of level 3 Psychology courses spread across third and fourth year, and complete a smaller empirical project in their final year. The Major-Minor degrees include language courses at levels 1, 2 and 4. At level 4, students select four of the option courses instead of six. It is also possible to study Behavioural Studies as an BSc degree.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching is by means of lectures, laboratory practicals, workshops and tutorials, and individual supervision of a thesis topic in fourth year. Assessment is by means of examination and continuous assessment.

Careers

Behavioural Studies graduates have many employment opportunities (occasionally

Behavioural Studies graduates have many employment opportunities (occasionally after further postgraduate training) in psychology related fields. Further areas benefiting from an understanding of the human mind and

behaviour include careers in education, business, marketing and advertising. Further details of opportunities for graduates can be obtained from the BPS website: www.bps.org.uk/careers

Finding your direction

There are many opportunities at the University of Aberdeen to develop your knowledge, gain experience and build a competitive set of skills to enhance your employability. This is essential for your future career success.  The Careers Service can help you to plan your career and support your choices throughout your time with us – from first to final year – and beyond.

• More information on employability at the University of Aberdeen.
• More information on the Careers Service.
• More information on careers prospects and employability with a degree in Behavioural Studies.

Entrance Requirements

SQA Highers - AABB
A Levels - BBB
IB - 32 points, including 5,5,5 at HL
ILC - AABB

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