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130 | Computer Science and Mathematics
Mathematics and Psychology
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, the detrimental
effects of school bullying 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.
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
• Introduction to Mathematics Education
• Qualitative and Survey Research Design
• Statistics for Psychology
• Biological and Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental and Social Psychology
Third Year
• Psychology Final Year Project
• Health Psychology
• Faces, Forgetting and Forensic
Psychology
• Mathematical Biology
• Medical Statistics
• Introduction to Mathematics Teaching
• Individual Differences
• Conceptual and Historical Issues in
Psychology
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - CG81
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBB-ABC
BTEC: DDM
Course duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
year
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes