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Psychology

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

When:

21 July - 08 August 2025

School:

Lady Margaret Hall University of Oxford

Institution:

Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford

City:

Oxford

Country:

United Kingdom

Language:

English

Credits:

7.5 EC

Fee:

4060 GBP

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How are we able to focus on one thing rather than something else? Why do we remember some things and forget others? What makes human beings intelligent? This course offers the opportunity to explore these questions and more through an introduction to Cognitive Psychology, a key area within Psychology which examines how the brain works.

You will learn about the role of attention as a fundamental cognitive process and how it relates to short and long-term memory; you will examine the phenomenon of learning, looking at learning theories and neuroimagining evidence to discover how learning occurs in the brain; and you will investigate the role of cognition in language, sleep, and consciousness. Throughout the course you will learn about the methods involved in studying Psychology and how to think critically about empirical research.

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology offers a solid foundation for future study in Psychology and provides an opportunity to hear about cutting-edge research taking place here at the University of Oxford.

Target group

This course would suit students from a range of disciplines who are interested in the scientific study of mental processes. Prior formal academic experience in Psychology is not required.

Course aim

By the end of this course, you will:
- Be able to demonstrate understanding of the key issues and topics within Cognitive Psychology, including current areas of research.
- Be able to demonstrate understanding of the psychological and biological methods behind Cognitive Psychology.
- Be able to evaluate critically empirical findings from psychological research.

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When:

21 July - 08 August 2025

School:

Lady Margaret Hall University of Oxford

Institution:

Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford

Language:

English

Credits:

7.5 EC

Fee:

4060 GBP, Standard Room

Fee:

4280 GBP, Ensuite Room

For full list of items included in the programme fee, please visit our website.

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