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164 | English Literature, Creative Writing and History
English Literature and Psychology
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
A combined degree in English Literature and Psychology offers the opportunity
to develop skills in both disciplines. In English Literature, you’ll explore the
aesthetic expression of different forms of thought, while in Psychology you’ll
learn about and research why humans feel, think and act in the ways that they do.
Literature is an aesthetic expression of personal and social values. In
English Literature you will discover ways in which knowledge of the
paradigms and methodologies of psychoanalysis can illuminate our
reading of literary texts from the medieval period to the present day.
Texts are analysed with respect to their originating culture, periods
and genres as well as their continuing influence. You might consider
the historical, socio-political, economic, gender and geographical
contexts of fiction, poetry, drama and film. In Psychology, you’ll learn
about what the latest psychology research, including studies published
by our own friendly staff, tells 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 graduate with a wide range of skills including oral and written
communication, presentation, and skills specific to critical inquiry.
You will be able to communicate complex ideas effectively to different
kinds of audience, producing persuasive arguments informed by
careful research. Some careers may require further study or training,
but you might work as a teacher, journalist, editor, librarian, advertising
copywriter, or arts administrator. Many of our graduates choose to
pursue further academic study.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, a
necessary first step for many professional careers in psychology
including becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Psychological careers
include clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, occupational or
sports psychology.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Reading Literature
• Composition
• Telling Tales
• Introduction to Developmental
and Social Psychology
• Introduction to Biological and
Cognitive Psychology
• Introduction to Research Design
for Psychology
Second Year
• Romanticisms
• Victorian Performances
• Twentieth-Century British Fiction
and Poetry
• Developmental and Social
Psychology
• Qualitative and Survey Research Design
Third Year
• Postmodernism: Fiction, Film
and Theory
• Writing at the Borders: Migrant
and Refugee Narratives
• Literature and Society
• Psychology Final Year Project
• Individual Differences and
Conceptual Issues in Psychology
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - CQ83
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
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes