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Psychology modules as an outside option

Are you considering taking a Psychology module as an outside option?

Options depend upon your course year. In Psychology, you should usually take the appropriate year modules and you must have agreement from the module convener. 

Please note that there may be a limited capacity on some modules. We ask that you register your interest with us as well so that we can ensure that there is capacity for you. Please complete the form at https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/psych/students/ugradextras/adhocforms/ugoutsidemoduleforms/ as well as registering through the University module registration system, you also need to upload the email confirmation from the module convenor that has agreed for you to take their Module.

Please see this page for information on Psychology Modules and availability

The following year 1 Psychology modules would be available to 1st or 2nd year students IF the module convener agrees.

  • PS121 Brain & Behaviour (Term 1- 15 CATS) **Priority is given to joint students due to capacity**
  • PS120 Neuropsychology & Psychopathology (Term 2 - 15 CATS) **Priority is given to joint students due to capacity, you must have completed PS121 in T1 to take this module**
  • PS122 Psychology in Context (Term 2 - 15 CATS) **Priority is given to joint students due to capacity**
  • PS123 Psychology in the Real World 1 (Term 1-15 CATS)
  • PS124 Psychology in the Real World 2 (Term 2 -15 CATS)

Please consult the Module Catalogue for more information about the individual modules.

The following year 2 Psychology modules would be available to 2nd year students IF the module convener agrees.
• PS201 Individual Differences (Term 1)
• PS210 Language & Cognition (Term 1)
• PS211 Perception, Planning, & Action (Term 1)
• PS218 Developmental Psychology (Term 2) 
• PS219 Psychobiology (Term 2) Students must have undertaken PS111 or have A level (or equivalent) in Biology to undertake this module.
• PS220 Social Psychology (Term 2)

Please consult the Module Catalogue for more information about the individual modules.

The following year 3 Psychology modules are available to final year students IF the module convener agrees.

There may be further modules added as more information becomes available

  • PS346 Perspectives in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (Term 1) **note, capacity on this module is limited in 22/23 so availability will depend on numbers**
  • PS348 Issues in family & Development (Term1) Students must have completed PS218.
  • PS350 How You Feel: A story of mind told by the body (Term 2) It is usually preferred that students have undertaken PS111 or PS219
  • PS351 Psychology and the Law (Term 1) Students must have undertaken PS111, PS112 and PS210 or PS211
  • PS355 Attention (Term 2)
  • PS358 Theory & Research on Emotion (Term 2)
  • PS362 Sleep and Health (Term 2)
  • PS367 Psychology Across Cultures (Term1)
  • PS371 Animal Behaviour (Term 1)
  • PS372 Intellectual Disabilities & Sensory Impairments (Term 2) Students must have completed PS218.
  • PS378 Positive Psychology: positive experiences, traits, and institutions (Term 2)
  • PS379 Negotiation and Influence (Term 1)
  • PS380 Decision Making (Term 2)

    Please consult the Module Catalogue for more information about the individual modules.