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Discipline objectives

Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental experience. Students completing their degree in psychology will have: a fundamental understanding of major principles in behavioural science; a detailed knowledge of a range of areas and theoretical issues drawn from the biological, social and cognitive aspects of the discipline; been exposed to a broad cross-section of topics relevant to contemporary applied and professional psychology; a good understnading of research and evaluation methods in psychology; developed skills in the application of statistical techniques and acquired competence in applying psychological tests.


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