Psychology

Course summary

Can we rely on eyewitness testimony? Why do people obey authority? How can we define what is 'normal'? If you are curious to find answers to these questions then you will enjoy this subject. Psychology is the science of human behaviour and mental processes. Students will learn a range of famous influential psychological experiments that have radically changed our knowledge of the brain and behaviour. Psychology bridges the gap between arts and sciences as scientific and written skills are assessed. The department attends a variety of seminars and events including the Psychology Live conference in Disneyland Paris. It also organises a 'Life Behind Bars' conference, which includes hearing from ex-convicts and forensic psychologists.