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Duration: 3 Years UCAS Course Code: WC84 Admissions Tutor: Richard Knapp This is a Joint Honours degree which combines Drama and Psychology on an equal basis.
Programme Design: Drama
The Drama component offers you the opportunity to explore your critical understanding of the subject in a manner that will complement your work in the Psychology component with which it would be combined. It is a selection of modules with some elective choices designed as to allow those with an interest in Drama as a means for developing critical understanding of the world but without the level of focus on performance skills. The elective choices are designed to offer some specialised focus on the disciplines of applied performance practice, directing or arts management which may appeal to those Psychology students who might consider following career routes in such areas. Though Drama as a component has no specific vocational outcome it does act as a platform for a number of graduate career routes, these include Teaching, Community Arts, Arts Marketing and Management, Directing, Theatre in Education and Arts Enterprise.
Programme Design: Psychology
The Psychology component, which is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to apply psychological principles in order to enhance both individual and organisational well-being. The degree programme is suitable for school leavers and those who have left education and now wish to return and move into a social science area. This combination of students and an experienced, research-active lecturing team creates a stimulating learning environment that enhances students' enjoyment of the course. You will learn about different theories of psychology, how these can be applied to everyday life and will be actively engaged in the School's diverse research interests. The School encourages a friendly communicative approach to education. Small group work is used to consolidate knowledge that is presented in lectures. In addition, lecturers are approachable and are available to answer queries. The aims of the School include achieving the best quality of teaching and learning for students, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving. The dedicated psychology facilities and positive atmosphere contribute to achieving this goal, and the learning experience for students is enhanced by having a team of lecturers working closely together, as well as with students themselves.
Programme Structure
Drama Modules
YEAR 1 Core Modules - Contextual Studies (20 credits) - Exploring Theatre (20 credits) - Approaches to Text (20 credits)
YEAR 2 Core Module - Research Skills 1 (20 credits) Electives (2 x 20 credits) - Applied Performance Practices 1 - Directing 1 - Arts Marketing and Venue Management
YEAR 3 Core Module - Research Skills 2 (20 credits) Electives 1 (1 x 20 credits) - Directing 2 - Applied Performance Practices 2 - Arts Management
Electives 2: Project (1 x 20 credits) - Extended Project - Drama Project
Psychology Modules
YEAR 1 - Communication and Social Interaction (10 credits) - Health and Well-Being (10 credits) - Introduction to Psychology (20 credits) - Study Skills and Research Methodology (20 credits)
YEAR 2 - Cognitive Psychology (10 credits) - Developmental Psychology (10 credits) - Occupational Psychology (10 credits) - Applied Research in Psychology (20 credits) - Social Psychology (10 credits)
YEAR 3 - Abnormal and Health Psychology (10 credits) - Dissertation (30 credits) - Cognitive Processes and Performance (10 credits) - Prejudice and Discrimination (10 credits)
Entry Requirements
Degree Course Entry
- 180 UCAS tariff points - Qualifications considered to be equivalent by the Academic Board.
Other Skills Considered
Our offers are not solely based on academic results. We take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration.
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