**With the BA Psychology and Philosophy you will explore the inner workings of the mind, and examine some of our most fundamental ideas about truth, reality, right and wrong.**
Develop a broad overview of modern psychology and philosophy on this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course.
In psychology you will study the subjects required for BPS qualification, including cognition, neuroscience, development, personality and social psychology. The final year will then allow you to build upon this knowledge by exploring areas of interest in greater depth. ...
**With the BA Psychology and Philosophy you will explore the inner workings of the mind, and examine some of our most fundamental ideas about truth, reality, right and wrong.**<br/><br/>Develop a broad overview of modern psychology and philosophy on this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course.<br/><br/>In psychology you will study the subjects required for BPS qualification, including cognition, neuroscience, development, personality and social psychology. The final year will then allow you to build upon this knowledge by exploring areas of interest in greater depth. The vast majority of modules in this year are optional and are regularly revised in order to incorporate the latest developments in psychology. Recent modules have included topics such as self-control, social cognition of non-verbal behaviour and adaptive control of thought. Should you wish to study abroad, you can spend a term of your final year at a partner institution.<br/><br/>You will be able to take advantage of the Department of Psychologys neuroimaging facilities, observation rooms and research laboratories. Additionally, we have three in-house NHS clinics and the world-renowned Charlie Waller Institute for Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments on-site.<br/><br/>Studying philosophy at the University of Reading will equip you with the ability to think logically, to evaluate arguments critically, and to challenge your own ideas and those of other people. We will give you an understanding of the central philosophical principles, concepts, problems, texts and figures. You will be taught by leading experts whose research strengths lie especially in moral philosophy and the philosophy of the mind and language. You will also have the chance to study non-Western philosophies, especially Indian philosophy.<br/><br/>The philosophy elements are flexible, allowing you to shape your studies to your interests. In the first year you will take at least two modules, one of which is compulsory. Reason and argument will introduce you to the general skills required for all philosophy. In years two and three you will have the opportunity to explore your chosen topics in more depth, with modules such as Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences, Philosophy of crime and punishment and Philosophy of religion.<br/><br/>In the final year of your degree you will carry out an original piece of research on a philosophical psychology topic of your choice. You may even have the opportunity to present your work at conferences, and a number of past projects have won awards from the BPS and British Neuroscience Association.<br/><br/>**Placement**<br/>Placements are encouraged as they provide you with a chance to put your newly acquired knowledge and skills into practice as well as allowing you to gain valuable real-world experience.<br/><br/>You will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement during the first year of your course. This can take place at an outside organisation such as a charity, or with one of our in-house NHS clinics. These include anxiety, speech and language therapy, and dementia. Alternatively, you can volunteer as a research assistant on a range of projects within the Department.<br/><br/>During your final year, you can opt to spend a term studying at a university abroad. We have links with many European institutions, as well as places further afield including locations in Australia, USA and Canada.
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Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2024
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Course Code
CV85
Institution Code
R12
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Year 1
A levelA,B,B UCAS TariffScottish HigherA,A,B,B,B Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4) and Science C (or 4). Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma is only accepted when taken alongside one other acceptable level 3 qualification such as an A level or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate. OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaDD The Cambridge Technical Diploma is only accepted when taken alongside one other acceptable level 3 qualification such as an A level or Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDM Scottish Advanced HigherA,B,B Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M2,M2 Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A B The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the grade achieved. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D,D,M The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate can also be accepted when taken alongside other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a BTEC National Diploma. OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaD,D,M The Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma can also be accepted when taken alongside two other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a Cambridge Technical Diploma. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)OCR Cambridge Technical CertificateOCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateD,D,M The Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate can also be accepted when taken alongside two other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a Cambridge Technical Diploma. T Level |
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