The aims of this module are to:

• Equip students with the academic skills required for their psychology degree;
• Support students to understand and manage the transition to university education;
• Develop students' awareness of and performance in core skills required for academic study in psychology, including written and oral presentation skills;
• Introduce students to different and related areas of study available in psychology;
• Enable students to become aware of and develop their academic and personal skills through Personal Best (a development programme available to all students at Loughborough University);
• Introduce students to ethical considerations in psychology and the principles of open science;
• Provide an introduction to historical and conceptual issues in psychology.

The aim of this module is to provide students with core training in the theoretical and practical aspects of conducting both quantitative and qualitative research in psychology.

The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of some of the central concepts, theories and studies related to the psychology of the early years.

The aim of this module is for students to gain an understanding of the principal areas of experimental cognitive psychology, including perception, attention, language, learning, memory, problem solving and decision making. This includes developing and practicing skills relating to designing and reporting experiments in cognitive psychology.

The aim of this module is to give students a fundamental understanding of the functions and structure of the brain and nervous system. This includes an introduction to the biological explanations for sensory perception, processing, and response to environmental stimuli.

The aim of this module is to introduce students to a range of psychological approaches to, and knowledge concerning, concepts of identity and the Self.

This module aims to give students an understanding of the main psychological theories and approaches to human learning. Students will develop an understanding of the main approaches to learning such as behaviourism, constructivism, cognitivism, epigenetics, neuroeducational and socio-cultural approaches. They will consider the kinds of research questions, research methods, types of evidence, findings and theoretical models that align with different approaches to investigating and optimising human learning.

The aim of this module is to develop students' understanding of some of the key concepts underpinning the psychology of sport and exercise participation and performance.

The aim of this module is for students to gain an understanding of selected factors and theories that underpin the diverse nature of human behaviour and to apply these to real-world contexts.

The aim of this module is to apply psychological concepts, theories and research findings across the lifespan.

The aim of this module is to explore and evaluate the ways in which psychological theory and research can be used to inform human resource management.

This module provides a critical understanding of psychological approaches to communication and core concepts in social psychology.

The aim of this module is to further students' understanding of the major psychological determinants and perceptual-cognitive factors underpinning sport expertise.

One 10-credit module from a list supplied by the Language Centre, levels dependent on candidates’ previous qualifications. Languages offered are:  French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish.

This module builds on the topics covered in Research Skills A and aims to provide students with the necessary skills to conduct and analyse rigorous independent psychological research.

This module will examine applications of cognitive research and how the research can be used within real-life settings.

The aims of this module are

• to develop students' understanding of the theory and practice of leadership, followership and development at work;
• to analyse the ways in which leaders can develop future leaders and others at work.

This module introduces students to the study of social interaction in everyday and institutional settings including conversation analysis and discursive psychology.

The aim of this module is for students to identify the common educational difficulties and challenges for a wide range of learners. This module considers the concept of inclusive policy and practice, provides an overview of the various additional needs of students and introduces approaches to assessment and teaching of learners with additional needs.

The aim is for students to develop knowledge related to the relationship between psychology, health, and disease by learning about how different diseases and health-related conditions affect/are affected by underlying psychological processes.

Students will also develop their ability to examine and understand how psychological theory could potentially be translated into practical applications which could have health benefiting implications.

The aim of this module is to develop students understanding of key theoretical and empirical perspectives that explain contemporary sport and exercise psychology topics.

One 10-credit module from a list supplied by the Language Centre, levels dependent on candidates’ previous qualifications. Languages offered are:  French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish.

The aim of this module is to provide students with the knowledge, understanding, skills and opportunity to select, organise and conduct an enquiry-based project in a topic relevant to their development and programme.

The aim of this module is to build upon knowledge gained in Parts A and B to enable students to develop a critical, reflexive understanding of key developments in contemporary social psychology.

The aim of this module is to develop students' understanding of development and learning in young children. This module will consider cognitive, social and environmental influences on children's development and explore how children learn in informal and formal settings.

The aims of this module are to develop students' understanding of how studying the processes underlying numerical cognition and their development can inform learning and teaching. Beginning with an overview of the relevance of numerical cognition for educational and also life prospects, this module will explore processes underlying numerical cognition and their development in typical and atypical learners, address the latest methods to investigate them to allow for evidence-based conclusions, and consider the implications of these findings for the classroom.

This module aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Students will develop their applied research skills to a higher level.

The overall aim of this module is to develop students' understanding of human eating behaviour from a variety of perspectives. Beginning with an introduction to appetite regulation and the current food environment, this module will explore developmental, social, cognitive, and emotional factors associated with individual differences in eating behaviours in both adults and children.

The aim of this module is to develop students' understanding of key issues in managing work-related ill-health in the workplace including the application of socio-technical and psycho-social interventions in the prevention, management and rehabilitation of workers with work-related mental health issues.

The module aims to introduce students to critical scholarly and practical debates on physical and mental health and the body, drawing on medical sociology, cultural studies and science and technology studies. We will explore social scientific concepts and empirical research to enable students to analyse and reflect on ways to tackle contemporary problems and developments related to health, mental health and the body.

The aim of this module is for students to understand and evaluate critically the contribution made by psychologists within criminal, legal, and forensic settings.

The aim of this module is to develop students' understanding of how studying the brain can inform learning and teaching. Beginning with an introduction to methods for studying brain structure and function, this module will explore brain function in typical and atypical learners and consider the implications of these findings for the classroom.

The aim of this module is to develop students understanding of different forms of evidence in education, their merits, and their limitations. The module also focuses on teaching students the analytic tools to generate convincing evidence to inform educational practices, policies, and theories.

This module provides a broad introduction to definitions, prevalence, theories/models and treatments of addictive behaviours.

The module aims to:

• Explore definitions of different types of addictive behaviour.
• Critically evaluate major psychological theories proposed to help explain different types of addictive behaviour.
• Critically evaluate major psychology-related treatments/interventions used in the context of different types of addictive behaviours.
• To consider comorbidity, contextual and individual and interpersonal factors linked to addictive behaviours and to varied understandings of addiction.
• To appreciate links between methods used, and types of knowledge produced, in the context of studying addiction.

The aim of this module is to provide students with knowledge about a range of mental health problems, their aetiology and insight into current treatment approaches.

The aims of this module are to: introduce students to the topic of parenting; explore factors which may influence parenting styles, practices and behaviours; and, examine the impact that parenting behaviours may have on children's socialisation and development.

The aims of this module are for students to demonstrate a more advanced and critical understanding of the psychological approaches, issues, strategies, and skills that are relevant in applied practice; and to explore the professional characteristics and vocational skills required of an effective sport and exercise psychologist.