BSc (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Do you want to get a scientific understanding of the human mind and the factors that influence motivation and behavior in people? With accreditation from the British Psychological Society, BSc (Hons) Psychology degree will expose you to a broad spectrum of current research and help you develop the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to pursue a career in psychology. Your career has been the focus of the course design.
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Course Overview
You can create your own course from the disciplines that most interest you thanks to the wide range of options available, many of which you won’t find at other prestigious universities. Whether it’s coaching, counseling, sports and health, or something else entirely, we have something for everyone.
This course is about more than just learning a subject; it’s about immersing yourself in the material, being ready for the future, and becoming a part of a vibrant community of students and teachers. You won’t feel alone while studying with us because we’ve gone above and beyond to provide individualized support, whether it be from the diverse support teams or your tutors, who are highly regarded psychologists with PhDs, published authors, and years of experience in the field.
This course is about more than just learning a subject; it’s about immersing yourself in the material, being ready for the future, and becoming a part of a vibrant community of students and teachers. You won’t feel alone while studying with us because we’ve gone above and beyond to provide individualized support, whether it be from the diverse support teams or your tutors, who are highly regarded psychologists with PhDs, published authors, and years of experience in the field.
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Study level
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Undergraduate
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Duration
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3 years
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Location
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Birmingham, Manchester, London, Leeds or Online
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Course details and modules
You will study a range of fascinating and thought-provoking subject modules on the course, all of which are intended to pique your interest in intriguing psychological themes. With the wide range of possibilities, you can almost construct a degree that is uniquely tailored to your interests. Choosing a psychology topic to concentrate on and creating your own research project at the conclusion of your final year of study will be the culmination of your education. By the time you graduate, you’ll be equipped with the self-assurance and skills necessary to apply your psychological knowledge to a variety of fascinating job options and postgraduate study choices.
You will receive one-on-one assistance from your instructors and academic skills tutors during the course, in addition to regular invites to participate in virtual coffee mornings with other students and faculty. Above all, the academic staff will assist you in learning through practical experience, enabling you to comprehend the optimal ways to put your newly acquired abilities to use.
You will receive one-on-one assistance from your instructors and academic skills tutors during the course, in addition to regular invites to participate in virtual coffee mornings with other students and faculty. Above all, the academic staff will assist you in learning through practical experience, enabling you to comprehend the optimal ways to put your newly acquired abilities to use.
Academic Experience
You will learn from a variety of psychology professionals in this course. A large number of the faculty members are engaged in ongoing research projects. They have written book chapters on applied psychology, presented at conferences both domestically and abroad, and published in scholarly journals. Our team comprises both current and previous practitioners with a focus on applying psychology in real-world settings, including healthcare, education, prisons, organizations, and therapeutic settings. The team as a whole participates in fundraising events for organizations like MIND and conducts workshops, making them very engaged in the professional psychological community.
Modules
You have 3-9 years to complete this course, which means you can take up to 3 years to complete each level. Most of the students, however, aim to complete the course within 3 to 6 years.
- Core modules
- Introduction to studying Psychology (20 credits)
- Social Psychology (20 credits)
- Exploring Research in Psychology (20 credits)
- Developmental Psychology (20 credits)
- Biological Psychology (20 credits)
- Cognitive Psychology (20 credits)
- Core modules
- Qualitative Research Methods (20 credits)
- Quantitative Research Methods (20 credits)
- Personality and Intelligence (20 credits)
- Positive Psychology (20 credits)
- Elective modules (select two)
- Forensic Psychology (20 credits)
- Sport and Exercise Psychology (20 credits)
- Occupational Psychology (20 credits)
- Clinical and Health Psychology (20 credits)
- Child Development and Educational Psychology (20 credits)
- Coaching Psychology (20 credits)
- Core modules
- Professional Development (20 credits)
- Research Project (40 credits)
- Elective modules (select three)
- Counselling Psychology: Mental Health and Illness (20 credit)
- Behavioural Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (20 credits)
- Political Psychology (20 credits)
- Cyber Psychology (20 credits)
- Gender and Sexuality (20 credits)
Please be aware that the optional modules will only be offered if there is enough demand and funding. This implies that in order to account for this, we might need to curb numbers or modify or abandon modules.
Study support and assessments
Custom-made support for your psychology degree studies
In addition to the wealth of resources available to all students, BSc (Hons) Psychology course offers a customized support structure designed to assist you in achieving academic success. This course will teach you:
- Keep your skills sharp with our Study skills workshops
- Get personal support throughout your studies with peer guides and learning assistants
- Gain a sense of community with virtual coffee mornings, online office hours, and drop-in sessions with your tutors.
- Always know where you stand with quarterly student-lecturer feedback events
- Join our annual student conferences
- Augment your learning with inspiring guest speakers that will share their first-hand experience in areas that you’re studying
- Ready yourself for the future with the annual employability event
- Gain work experience while your study with flexible and voluntary work opportunities
- Gain free BPS membership.
Free online research and analysis software
You will be exposed to a variety of user-friendly software programs as an psychology student that will assist you in consolidating your knowledge through cutting-edge research and analytical tools:
- Jamovi for statistical analysis.
- GORILLA for create and host online experiments easily
Authentic assessments. No exams.
Like you, we think tests should be replaced with practical evaluations that you can use in your daily life. Because of this, every assessment in this course includes employability skills that you can use in your future position, such as creating presentations, acting out scenarios, and performing in-depth research and analysis. Even your own final research project will be finished.
Digital Backpack
- Office 365 subscription
- Integrated zoom video conferencing
- Careers support available, your careers platform, to help you throughout your career journey whether you are a Career Starter, Changer or Developer
- Free online access to the Library Portal, which includes thousands of eBooks and journals, as well as industry databases which we’ve carefully hand-picked to support your studies – all yours for free while you study with us.
- Subscription to Togetherall for an abundance of mental health support
- BPS resources and support
- GORILLA and JAMOVI industry software
Entry requirements
Applications are reviewed on an individual basis. We would be pleased to talk about your application if you have a lot of job experience, credentials from other education programs, or a degree or certification that isn’t directly related to this degree.
What do you need to study with us?
Our goal is to enable flexible and easy degree education so that learning can be as accessible as possible. We don’t have many requirements because of this. All you need is a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer—we suggest one running the most recent version of Windows. Please be aware that only Chromebooks released in 2020 and after support Jamovi, which is a must for the course’s statistical components if you’re using one.
You can access your course calendar, learning resources, support services, and the online library with nearly half a million texts via ilearn, the cloud-based virtual campus for higher education. You can also create assignments, take notes, and work with other students on your course.
You can access your course calendar, learning resources, support services, and the online library with nearly half a million texts via ilearn, the cloud-based virtual campus for higher education. You can also create assignments, take notes, and work with other students on your course.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the BSc (Hons) Psychology course, you must have:
- Passes at grade C or above in three subjects including mathematics at GCSE level or academic equivalent.
- If you do not have a GCSE or equivalent in mathematics you are strongly encouraged to complete an assessment-free module before the start of your course to substitute this.
Candidates with a minimum of 12 months of relevant work experience may be given consideration. We will request references, proof of your prior professional experience, and a personal statement that shows you can learn the material.
English proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent
- Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English, can be accepted.
Before you start studying
Although you can read your study materials on a smartphone or tablet, a laptop or computer running the most recent version of Windows and a reliable internet connection are essential for optimizing your learning process.
Career prospects
A psychology degree certified by the BPS gives you a plethora of job opportunities. You will gain a wide range of transferable skills from this course that will enable you to use your knowledge in a vast array of industries. This implies that after graduation, you’ll be equipped with the self-assurance to decide which professional job path is right for you and make life-altering choices.
What will the BSc (Hons) Psychology do for me?
The UK fire service, independent psychologists, counseling psychologists, clinical psychologists, independent consultants, and past graduates who are currently employed in a wide range of professional fields are just a few of the employers that have contributed to the creation of this course. Your course material has been adjusted to help you close current skill gaps in a variety of careers and professions across the globe as a result of your input.
With so many subjects to study and competencies to acquire, you’ll graduate with expertise in a variety of academic and professional domains, such as:
With so many subjects to study and competencies to acquire, you’ll graduate with expertise in a variety of academic and professional domains, such as:
- Communicating effectively in challenging situations
- Retrieving, comprehending, and using data
- Handling primary source material appropriately
- Problem solving and abstract and scientific reasoning
- Making critical judgements and evaluations
- Applying sensitivity to interpersonal factors
- Using effective personal planning and project management skills
What can I do after this course?
Upon earning your Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree, you will have a variety of talents that employers in practically every industry will find attractive. In the UK, between 15 and 20 percent of psychology graduates decide to pursue postgraduate studies in order to work as professional psychologists. Businesses in a variety of sectors are aware that competent psychology graduates can handle data, make reports that are clear and logical, and comprehend statistical forms of evidence and workplace behavior. As a result, the majority of graduates go on to work in fields where having these undergraduate-level abilities is highly valued.
After graduating, you can pursue a master’s degree or professional psychology training to become a licensed psychologist. Other job opportunities that you may find interesting are as follows:
After graduating, you can pursue a master’s degree or professional psychology training to become a licensed psychologist. Other job opportunities that you may find interesting are as follows:
- Psychotherapist
- Data analyst
- Support Worker
- Nursing
- Mental Health Professional
- Human Resource Manager
- Careers Adviser
- Counsellor
- Journalist
- Marketing/Advertising
- Police Officer
- Social Work
