Course summary
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this engaging course provides a solid foundation in psychology by exploring the behaviours of both humans and animals. With a focus on practical applications, you'll learn how understanding animal behaviour can benefit human health and wellbeing. The course also examines how insights into human behaviour can enhance our comprehension of animals, highlighting the interconnectedness between species. As an applied programme, you’ll investigate how a deeper knowledge of animal behaviour can improve the health and wellbeing of both humans and animals. For instance, the Level 6 module on Animal Therapy explores the role of psychologists in treating animals with psychological or behavioural issues and how animals are used in animal-assisted therapy to address human psychological and physical health problems.
Modules
• Year one: Core Areas of Psychology, Philosophical Roots, Research Approaches and Academic Skills in Psychology, Introduction to Human and Animal Interaction, Introduction to Animal Behaviour, Introduction to Qualitative Research, and Introduction to Quantitative Analysis. • Year two: Animal Evolution, Biological Psychology, Classic Paradigms in Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology in Childhood and Adolescence, Further Research Methods, Individual Differences, New and Critical Theories in Social Psychology, Primate Behaviour and Conservation, and Research and Professional Skills. • Year three: Dissertation, Animal Cognition and Social Complexity, Animal Therapy (Assisted and Individual), Become Unstoppable: Professional Skills, and two optional modules from a range that might include: Atypical Child Development, Brain and Behaviour, Educational Psychology, Effective and Affective Thinking and Processing, Forensic Psychology, Media Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Psychology of Global Issues in the 21st Century, Psychology and Health, Psychology of Mental Health, The Psychology of Extreme Violence, and Work Placement.
Assessment method
You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including written exams, practical exams, and coursework.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- D3C9
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - BBBCC
T Level - M
5 GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above preferred. Must include GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C/4.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
http://www.salford.ac.uk/ug-courses/psychology-of-human-and-animal-behaviour
English language requirements
International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.5 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT