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History and Psychology
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 what
the latest psychology research, including studies published by our own
friendly and approachable 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?
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, a
necessary first step for many professional careers in psychology
including becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
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.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Defining Moments in History,
1000-2000
• Medieval Europe
• 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
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - CV81
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
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses