It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you choose outside courses in first year that follow on into second year, so that there is the possibility of an alternative degree programme at the end of second year. An overall maximum of 40 credits at level 7 is permitted across years one and two.
OR
Group B
Select exactly 40 credits in this group.
Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, S, T, W and Y
It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you choose outside courses in first year that follow on into second year, so that there is the possibility of an alternative degree programme at the end of second year. An overall maximum of 40 credits at level 7 is permitted across years one and two.
Year 2
Academic year: 2024/25,
Starting in: August
Compulsory courses
You must take these courses
Course options
LEL2B: Phonetic Analysis and Empirical Methods
Select exactly 20 credits
of the following courses
OR
LEL2D: Cross-linguistic Variation: Limits and Theories
Select exactly 20 credits
of the following courses
AND
Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, S, T, W and Y
Although further LEL2 courses are not compulsory it is recommended that students take LEL2C.
An overall maximum of 40 credits at level 7 is permitted across years one and two.
Year 3
Academic year: 2024/25,
Starting in: August
Notes:
Entry into Honours requires a mean mark of 50% or above in Psychology 2A and Psychology 2B (with a minimum of 40% achieved at the first attempt) and a mark of 40% or above in Data Analysis for Psychology in R 2 at the first attempt AND an average of 50% across all obligatory LEL 2 courses.
Students who meet the university requirements for graduation, but who fail to meet the BPS accredited degree requirements will be eligible for the award of the unaccredited BSc(Hons) Psychological Studies and Linguistics degree. For more details on accreditation see the Psychology handbook.
Compulsory courses
You must take these courses
Course options
Psychology UG Hons
Select exactly 20 credits
of the following courses
AND
LEL Skills
Select exactly 20 credits
of the following courses
Notes:
If you take a LEL Dissertation in Y4 you need to have taken a LEL Skills course in Year 3.
AND
LEL Foundation
Select exactly 20 credits
of the following courses
AND
Group A
Select exactly 40 credits in this group.
Psychology UG Hons
Select between 0 and 40 credits
of the following courses
Notes: The LEL Honours handbook giving details about the courses being offered in any one year, as well as about restrictions on choice of courses, will be available to students entering the course to facilitate advance planning. Students MUST consult this handbook regarding the selection of 'core' courses.
Year 4
Academic year: 2024/25,
Starting in: August
Notes:
Students returning to Year 4 from a year of study abroad who have not taken and passed courses equivalent to PSYL10168 Data Analysis for Psychology in R 3 and PSYL10174 Qualitative Methods in Psychology while abroad will be required to take one or both of these courses in Year 4.
Students who meet the university requirements for graduation, but who fail to meet the BPS accredited degree requirements will be eligible for the award of the unaccredited BSc(Hons) Psychological Studies and Linguistics degree. For more details on accreditation see the Psychology handbook.
There are no compulsory courses in this year of this programme.
Course options
Group A
Select exactly 40 credits in this group.
Dissertation in Psychology
Select between 0 and 40 credits
of the following courses
Notes:
Students who wish to be eligible for the British Psychological Society's Graduate Basis for Registration must take and PASS the Dissertation in Psychology.
Students who meet the university requirements for graduation, but who fail to meet the BPS accredited degree requirements will be eligible for the award of the unaccredited BSc(Hons) Psychological Studies and Linguistics degree. For more details on accreditation see the Psychology handbook.
OR
Dissertation in Language Sciences
Select exactly 40 credits
of the following courses
AND
Group B
Select exactly 80 credits in this group.
Psychology UG Hons
Select exactly 40 credits
of the following courses
Notes:
PSYL10090 Psychology Tutorial course (10 credits) can also be one of the Honours options
A booklet giving details about the courses being offered in any one year, as well as about restrictions on choice of courses, will be available to students entering the course to facilitate advance planning.
Notes:The LEL Honours handbook giving details about the courses being offered in any one year, as well as about restrictions on choice of courses, will be available to students entering the course to facilitate advance planning. Students MUST consult this handbook regarding the selection of 'core' courses.