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M AT H E M AT I C S A N D P S Y C H O L O G Y
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
Psychology is a large and varied discipline concerned with the systematic investigation of
mind and behaviour. Many aspects of contemporary psychological theory are based on
analysis of complex datasets. Studying mathematics alongside psychology enables students
to develop highly sophisticated and sought after data analytic skills with a clear applied
orientation.
Early Mathematics content involves core material in calculus and algebra.
You can tailor your course to your own strengths; for instance, specialising in
pure or applied mathematics, or exploring probability and modelling, which
are particularly relevant to psychology. The programme makes the transition
from A Level to University Mathematics as smooth as possible.
The Psychology content challenges you with exciting ideas and findings from
across the Psychology curriculum including social and developmental
psychology, cognitive and biological psychology and research methods. In
your final year you will carry out a psychology research project on a topic of
your own choosing under expert guidance.
Whether studying the psychological impact of pain, or the negotiation of
power and authority in interaction, you’ll benefit from our supportive
environment and fantastic lab facilities.
What will this mean for my future?
The Psychology modules on this course are accredited by the British
Psychological Society, a necessary first step for many professional careers in
psychology, such as clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, occupational
or sports psychology, and a prerequisite to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
Combining psychology and mathematics prepares students for work in
education, health, management, marketing and data analysis.
The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
UCAS Code - CG81
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative Entry
Requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBB-ABC
BTEC: DDM
Indicative Modules
First Year
• Introduction to Developmental and
Social Psychology
• Introduction to Statistics for
Psychology
• Introduction to Biological and
Cognitive Psychology
• Calculus
• Algebra
Second Year
• Probability
• Abstract Algebra
• Qualitative and Survey Research
Design
• Statistics for Psychology
• Biological and Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental and Social
Psychology
Third Year
• Psychology Final Year Project
• Health Psychology
• Mathematical Biology
• Medical Statistics
• Introduction to Mathematics
Teaching
• Individual Differences
• Conceptual and Historical Issues in
Psychology
Course Duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
or placement year
Placement Year
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses