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H I S TO RY A N D P S Y C H O L O G Y
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
You’ll learn about and research why humans feel, think and act in the ways that they do.
The History and Psychology combination offers students the opportunity to develop a
lifelong appreciation of the historical past as well as its influence on the societies of today
and tomorrow.
In History, you will study the way humans have always tried to organise
their lives – physically and conceptually, individually and together. Such an
appreciation of the past is essential to understanding where we are today
and how we are attempting to shape the future, and even societies in the
very distant past can be highly relevant.
Studying Psychology involves exploring and researching why humans feel,
think and act in the ways that they do. You will learn about the latest
psychology research, including studies published by our own friendly and
approachable staff, which tell us about human behaviour from social,
developmental, biological and cognitive perspectives. We will show you how
to design and conduct your own psychological studies in our well-equipped
labs using a range of techniques including interviews, surveys and
experiments.
What will this mean for my future?
You’ll develop the sort of enquiring, open-minded and creative attitude which
employers are looking for, leading to potential careers options in a range of
fields including teaching, research, charity work, counselling, librarian,
archivist, heritage manager, solicitor, journalist, or researcher. Psychological
careers include clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, occupational or
sports psychology. Whatever path you choose in your working life, you will
develop a psychological perspective on human behaviour which is valued in
a range of careers.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, a necessary first step for
many professional careers in psychology including becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
UCAS Code - CV81
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative Entry
Requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBB-ABC
BTEC: DDM
Indicative Modules
First Year
• Defining Moments in History,1000-2000
(core module)
• Medieval Europe and its World
(core module)
• Modern History
• Introduction to Developmental and
Social Psychology
• Introduction to Biological and Cognitive
Psychology
Second Year
• Sources and Debates
• State and Empire in Britain 1530-1720
• History of the United States in the
Twentieth Century
• Developmental and Social Psychology
• Qualitative and Survey Research
Design
Third Year
• History Dissertation
• Urban Lives in Modern Europe 1890-
1914
• Religion, Rebellion and the Raj
• Psychology Final Year Project
• Individual Differences and Conceptual
Issues in Psychology
Course Duration
3 or 4 years with an
international year
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses