Studying for the BA in Psychology

1. Studying for the BA in Psychology Dr Simon Hunter, C.Psychol. Course Leader email: simon.hunter@strath.ac.uk Twitter: @BA_Psych_Strath Dr Sally Wiggins, Deputy Course Leader email: sally.wiggins@strath.ac.uk Twitter: @drsallywiggins

2. What is psychology? Psychology is the scientific study of how people think and how they behave.

3. Why study psychology here? We are dedicated to providing a high quality learning experience for our students. National Student Survey, 2014 Overall satisfaction = 94% (sector average = 87%) Teaching satisfaction = 95% (sector average = 88%) Consistency in high NSS results Overall satisfaction was 96% in 2012, 94% in 2013, and 94% in 2014

4. Why study psychology here? In Scotland, we are top for ‘Teaching satisfaction’ Strathclyde = 95% Dundee = 94% Glasgow = 93% Stirling = 93% St. Andrews = 89% Aberdeen = 86% Glasgow Caledonian = 78% Edinburgh = 77%

5. Why study psychology here? British Psychological Society accreditation (2009): seven commendations (“noting this to be the largest number of commendations ever made by a BPS Accreditation Team”) including: Breadth of exposure to practical experience and to different professional strands of the discipline High levels of quality assurance & quality enhancement Rapid responses to student feedback Rapid return of marked classwork Depth and breadth of practical facilities

6. Characteristic degree path Year 1: Psychology 1a Psychology 1b Year 2: Social and Health Psychology Cognition and Neuropsychology Introduction to Research Design

7. Characteristic degree path Year 3: Individual Differences Cognition Development Psychobiology Social Psychology Research Methods in Psychology

8. Characteristic degree path Year 4: Dissertation – double weighted Four other classes, within which you study eight topics, typically including: Cognitive Impairment in Psychological Disorders, Psychoanalytic Personality Psychology, Practical Aspects of Memory, Qualitative Methods in Practice, Artificial Intelligence, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Performance Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Perception and Action, Social Development, Neuropsychology of Ageing and Dementia, and the Psychology of Language

9. Entry to the degree Highers 1st sitting: AAAB 2nd sitting: AAABB A Levels ABB Other methods of entry We aim to provide multiple routes into the degree, and both HNDs and HNCs can also permit entry (the latter direct to second year)

10. Student testimonials NSS 2014 Free Text Comments: “Absolutely loved studying at Strathclyde. The subject is extremely interesting and has opened my eyes to a world of research I never knew existed. The lecturer's interests and enthusiasm for their research area really shine through in their teachings.” “Building confidence. Mentally stimulating and interesting course materials. Enthusiastic and inspiring staff.” “I have found the course as a whole very interesting and stimulating. The lecturers are all very friendly and helpful and obviously are all very passionate about the areas that they teach. I would recommend this university and course to anyone wanting to study psychology.” Kai Li video testimonial

11. Questions? Please feel free to ask any questions that you have, or to visit our stand in the Graham Hills Building where I can discuss the course with you.