Course overview
The Psychology and Philosophy course shares the same aims as the single honours BSc Psychology course, providing you with a well-rounded education in the principles of psychology and philosophy. The teaching programme provides a solid understanding of psychological and philosophical theories, as well as the knowledge, analytical tools and skills needed to assess and conduct empirical research.
Entry requirements
A levels: AAB. Academic subjects preferred. General studies and critical thinking not accepted. Also grade B in GCSE maths.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
TOEFL iBT 87 (no less than 21 in listening and writing, 22 in reading and 23 in speaking)
Alternative qualifications
For details see alternative qualifications page
Foundation year - a foundation year is available to international applicants for all our courses
Notes for applicants
Scholarships - for details of scholarships available to international students please see www.nottingham.ac.uk/psychology
Modules
The modules we offer are inspired by the research interests of our staff and as a result, may change from year to year. The following list is therefore subject to change but should give you a flavour of the modules we offer.
Typical year-one modules
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Introduction to Social Psychology
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Reasoning and Argument: An Introduction to Philosophical Method
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Locke: Appearance and Reality
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Elementary Logic
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Self, Mind and Body
Typical year-two modules
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The Nature of Meaning
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Practical and Statistical Methods 2 for Joint Honours
Typical year-three modules
Typical optional modules
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Understanding Patterns of Action
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Mind and Brain
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Neuropsychology Dissertation
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Free Will and Action
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Environmental Ethics
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Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology and Individual Differences
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Metaphysics
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Mechanisms of Learning and Psychopathology
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Learning and Technology
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Advanced Visual Perception
Skills and careers
The course provides you with the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to understand, conduct and report empirical research in psychology. Additionally, you will gain a sound understanding of philosophical theories and arguments. You will also graduate with transferable skills including the ability to communicate effectively, to solve problems, to develop and sustain a reasoned argument, to collect and analyse data, and to study and think independently.
Average starting salary
The average starting salary for 2009/10 full-time graduates of the School of Psychology was £17,450.65.*
*Average starting salary from known destinations of first-degree leavers who studied full-time, 2009/10.