Course Overview
The set of major/minors offered here combines Psychology with various subjects that include Religious studies, Philosophy and Anthropology. The three programmes offered here present an exciting group of combinations that explore the full range of human behaviours, attitudes and relationships, their internal dynamics within the mind and how those emotions impact upon the wider cultures and communities around them and of which they are part.
The programme combinations look to explore and analyse a broad sweep of different human activities and the mechanics of those activities (be that faith, ritual, socialisation, spiritualism, violence, love, etc ) for individuals as well as for different societies and cultures across the world. In total this makes for an innovative blend of cognate subjects that taken together examine and unlock the human condition in a variety of ways, forms and contexts.
The programmes offered here are composed of an 80-credit major, which will be one of the three main Humanities subjects of Religious studies, Philosophy and Anthropology, combined with a 40-credit minor, formed of two modules for Psychology. At level 6 students will complete a 40-credit dissertation on a subject and methodology that combines both Psychology and their choice of Humanities.
Key Features
Reasons to choose this course include:
- Small classes with interactive learning
- Opportunity to construct your own degree scheme
- Teaching based upon broad cross-campus expertise
- Training in research methods
- Various opportunities for field trips.
- Study visits where appropriate
Modules
Typical modules include:
- Peoples Worlds
- Reading Cultures
- Political and Economic Anthropology
- The Rational World
- Philosophy of Social Science
- Sex and Violence
- Media, Religion and Society
- Imagining the Other: theories of Religion
- Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
- Comparative and Evolutionary Psychology
- Media and Consumer Psychology
- Individual Differences, Personality and Intelligence
- Criminology and Forensic Psychology
- Psychopathology
Course Tutor(s)
- Luci Attala
- Dr Emma-Jayne Abbots
- Dr Penny Dransart
- Prof Bettina Schmidt
Assessment
Assessment methods for the course draw upon a range of different forms and approaches that include a variety of written formats from essays (ranging from 1,500 words up to 3,500 words in length), book reviews, literature surveys, short 1,000-word analyses, reflective journals, document analysis, projects, data analysis, oral presentations delivered both in a group and individually, and both seen and unseen examinations. In addition to summative assessments the programme also undertakes a range of formative assessments that may include one or more of the following: peer assessed work, group presentations, journals, internet searches, document analysis, and bibliographic exercises.
Learning and Teaching methods
Teaching methods are designed to provide interest, variety and academic curiosity. Seminars, workshops, video-conference, and small group work are our principal means of teaching, though supported by lectures, field trips, revision and study groups. We also offer one-to-one tutorials in which you can discuss aspects of your on written work, such as seeking help with the structuring of essays, or writing technique or feedback advice on a specific assignment.
Career Opportunities
The Careers Service subscribes to a range of careers databases and networks to ensure that you benefit from having access to the latest information. The Careers team is able to help you to identify and plan your career by matching your interests and course of study to relevant jobs. The service also includes assistance with writing applications and CVs, interview techniques, Professional Development Planning (PDP), as well as general careers counselling for individuals and groups.
Specifically the course offers employment opportunities in the following areas:
- Social work
- Voluntary work
- Environmental agencies
- Equality and diversity
- Education and welfare officers
- Teaching and widening access
- Civil service
- Charity work
- Administration
Further Information
Visiting the University
For any students considering studying BA Anthropology with Applied Psychology at UWTSD it is worthwhile attending a Visit Day or Open Day. You can take a tour of the Lampeter campus, meet some students, and question the lecturers to get a comprehensive understanding of the university and its teaching. To find out more about forthcoming dates visit the Open Day and Visit Day pages.
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Related Courses
- BA Anthropology
- BA Applied Anthropology
- BA Religious Studies and Anthropology
Tuition Fees
Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2017/18 are as follows:
UK/EU: £9,000
International: £14,900
Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3% for International students and at the capped fee rate as set by the UK Government for UK/EU students.
You can find further information on fees and how to pay on our Student Finance pages.
You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's Bursaries and Scholarships page
