Program Overview

Psychology BSc (Hons)

Overview

Study psychology to understand the complexities of human thought, emotion, and behaviour. Consider the neurological, cognitive, social, and developmental factors that influence human behaviour and unlock exciting career opportunities.

Course Details

Course Structure

• Year 1 Core Modules
  • Applications of Psychology
  • Critical Thinking about Psychology
  • Human Development and Social Psychology
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Psychobiology, Cognition and Individual Differences
  • Psychological Research Design and Analysis 1
• Year 2 Core Modules
  • Applied Research in Psychology
  • Biological and Social Psychology
  • Conducting Research in Psychology
  • Development, Cognitive Processes and Disorders
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychopathologies and Individual Differences
• Final-Year Core Modules
  • Issues in Psychology
  • Psychology Dissertation
  • Psychology in Clinical Practice
  • Two optional modules (one must be a psychology module)

Optional Modules

• Current Issues in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Developing Skills for Educational and Community Support
• Employability and Work Experience
• Promoting Health, Preventing Illness
• The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour
• The Psychology of Everyday Self
• Therapeutic Care and Meaningful Interactions

How You Learn

Teaching is delivered using a range of lectures, seminars, and laboratory classes. We emphasize study skills so you learn how to use all our extensive facilities such as electronic journals, virtual learning environments, and computer programs.

How You Are Assessed

Our varied assessments develop the skills most valued by employers. They include essays, exams, group and individual presentations, poster presentations, portfolios, and a dissertation.

Entry Requirements

A typical offer is 96-120 tariff points from at least two A levels, T level, or equivalent. You must also have GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 (grade C) or equivalent.

Employability

Although this is an academic course rather than a professional training course, on successful completion, with a 2.2 or above, you will be eligible to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership status with the British Psychological Society. The skills and knowledge developed on this course are particularly suited to postgraduate training to become a Chartered Psychologist in any area of psychology.

Professional Accreditation

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, which provides you with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership if at least a minimum of a 2.2 honours degree is achieved.

Tuition Fees

• Full-time
  • UK applicants: £9,535 a year
  • International applicants: £17,000 a year
• Part-time
  • UK applicants: £4,635 (120 credits)

Other Course Routes

• Foundation Year
  • Study this course with a foundation year if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1.
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Foundation Year)