Psychology brings together the scientific study of behaviour, mental health, and neurophysiological functioning in an attempt to understand what makes us human, and why we think the way we do.
Lincoln’s BSc (Hons) Psychology degree aims to offer a broad and thorough foundation in psychology, exploring the science behind how we think, act, and respond to others through a range of topics.
The course is taught by research-active academics with specialist areas of expertise, including cognitive neuropsychology, vision and attentional processing, infant cognition and language, mental health, forensic psychology, and lifespan development.
Students are encouraged to participate in original research projects alongside academic staff, with the opportunity to publish and present findings. For
example, ‘Summer Scientist’ is an initiative that involves the participation of children in a series of accessible games for research studies.
You will have the opportunity to learn through a combination of theoretical, lecture-based teaching, small group seminar discussion, and practical experimentation. The course aims to enable students to develop their knowledge of psychology and their ability to design, conduct and assess independent research projects.
How You Study
The first year introduces key concepts in psychology, including cognition, development, social psychology, biological psychology, and research skills. Students can explore current research topics and conceptual and historical issues, as well as psychology and its application to real-world scenarios. In the second year, students can develop and refine research skills, and can begin to tailor the course to their individual interests by choosing elective modules to examine topics in greater depth.
During the third year, the majority of study will be determined by students’ interests and career aspirations. There are a range of optional modules
to choose from and students will also be expected to complete an extended independent project.
Current optional modules include Developmental Psychopathology; Mental Health and Disorder; Sleep, Cognition and Well-Being; and Cross-Cultural Psychology.
Teaching takes place in large lectures, smaller seminars and workshops and in small groups, computer-based workshops and one to one meetings, depending on the level and the topic. In addition, staff use the intranet to provide materials to support teaching, and have regular drop in sessions for students. Most modules involve two hours a week timetabled teaching time. Students are expected to contribute to small group sessions and to undertake independent study.
There are dedicated Psychology Labs for student projects as well as the research labs that students may use as part of their final year research project.
Course materials are posted to an online virtual learning environment to supplement face to face teaching and to support onsite and remote study.
What You Need to Know
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. To help you choose the course that’s right for you, we aim to bring to your attention all the important information you may need. Our What You Need to Know page offers detailed information on key areas including contact hours, assessment, optional modules, and additional costs.