Psychology

**This distinctive course demonstrates applications of psychology in a global context, providing holistic understanding of psychological explanations and their applications using real life examples (e.g. mental health) across different contexts.** <br/><br/>The course engages with theory, research and applications of psychological perspectives and methods/techniques in a global context to develop professional levels of transferable, practical and cognitive skills.<br/><br/>This aims to enable graduates to attain the qualities to confidently progress in an international arena.  <br/><br/><br/>- You will develop critical awareness and understanding of core BPS (British Psychological Society) curriculum and specialised and contemporary content using a thematic approach e.g. the darker side of psychology, psychology and popular culture, cyber psychology, mental health and wellbeing, culture, gender and sexuality.<br/><br/><br/>- The course provides a broad and varied educational experience within which learning occurs, engaging you in experiential learning and a range of international contexts.<br/><br/><br/>- Equips you with the appropriate methodological and analytical skills to undertake research in the field of psychology whilst adhering to discipline defined ethical standards. <br/><br/><br/>**Key Course Benefits**<br/>- You will have the opportunity to gain a critical appreciation of how psychology can be applied to real world questions, cross-cultural and diverse situations across global contexts <br/><br/><br/>- Focus on employability: developing transferable, practical and cognitive skills (e.g. critical analysis, problem solving, and leadership), putting you in an excellent position to secure postgraduate education or employment in an increasingly competitive graduate education and job market.<br/><br/><br/>- Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects enhances international awareness through multi-cultural communication and peer interaction at participating institutions (subject to availability)<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities to participate in exciting field trips* to a range of overseas destinations, which have previously included the United States. <br/><br/><br/>- Top 300 in World Rankings for Psychology according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 <br/><br/><br/>The British Psychological Society<br/>This course is accredited* and recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for the 2024/2025 intake. If the accreditation of this course changes, we would seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible. Current accreditation by the British Psychological Society means that as a graduate, provided you achieve at least a 2:2, you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Additional costs may apply. Please check with the membership body for details.<br/><br/>*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.