Program Overview

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Psychology (Extended), BSc Hons

Our extended BSc Hons Psychology with a foundation year explores adult and child psychology, how the brain works, and how psychology is applied in the real world.

This extended Psychology degree is available to students who do not have the entry requirements for the standard BSc Hons Psychology programme.

The first year is a foundation year in which you learn about psychology, research methods and study skills to a level that prepares you for degree-level study. Following this, you will join the three-year psychology course, studying modules from cognitive psychology and neuroscience to developmental psychology and social psychology.

Our degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society. Provided you pass the project and graduate with second-class honours or above, you become eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS. This is essential if you wish to pursue further training to become a Chartered Psychologist.

This course not only prepares you for further training for careers in psychology, it also helps you gain technical and interpersonal skills that are popular with a range of employers.

UCAS points

64 (view full requirements)

Course/institution codes

C803 G BSc/Psy

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School

Human Sciences

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

• 4 years full-time
• 8 years part-time

Start month

September

Home/international fees 2025/26

• £9,535 / £17,500

What you should know about this course

• Psychology at Greenwich is one of the top three universities in London and seventh in the UK for graduate careers (2021 Guardian League Table).
• The foundation year of the programme includes modules on psychology, health and wellbeing, research methods and study skills.
• We emphasise strong student support, through 1-to-1 meetings, small group tutorials and research support from specialist Psychology technicians.
• All modules after the foundation year are co-taught with the standard BSc Hons Psychology degree.
• Number one in London for graduate prospects (2022 Complete University Guide Annual League Table - Psychology).

Course content

Year 0

• Study Skills (15 credits)
• Academic Writing (15 credits)
• Introduction to Public Health and Wellbeing (30 credits)
• Current Issues in Psychology (15 credits)
• Foundations of Psychological Science (15 credits)
• Essential Research Methods (30 credits)

Year 1

• Research Methods in Psychology 1 (30 credits)
• Introduction to Psychology (30 credits)
• Introduction to Applied Psychology (30 credits)
• The Psychology of Resilience and Success (15 credits)
• Academic Skills for Psychology (15 credits)

Year 2

• Cognitive Psychology & Neuroscience (15 credits)
• Brain and Behaviour (15 credits)
• Psychological Research Methods (15 credits)
• Research Statistics for Psychology (15 credits)
• Psychopathology and Clinical Psychology (15 credits)
• Personality and Individual Differences (15 credits)
• Developmental Psychology (15 credits)
• Social Psychology (15 credits)

Year 3

• BSc Psychology Project (30 credits)
• Psychology and Graduate Career Development (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Advanced Social Psychology (15 credits)
• Child Psychology and Education (15 credits)
• Psychology and Neuroscience: Trends and Issues (15 credits)
• Adult Development and Mental Health (15 credits)
• Organisational Psychology (15 credits)
• Applied Positive Psychology (15 credits)
• Investigative Forensic Psychology (15 credits)
• Psychology of Exceptional Human Experience (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 45 credits from this list of options.

• Introduction to Health Psychology (15 credits)
• Psychology of Sport (15 credits)
• Advanced Statistical Methods (Level 6) (15 credits)
• Applied Clinical Neuropsychology (15 credits)
• Social Forensic Psychology (15 credits)
• Cross-Cultural Psychology (15 credits)
• Evolutionary Psychology (15 credits)
• Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (15 credits)
• Psychology and the Political World (15 credits)
• Psychology of Language and Communication (15 credits)

Entry requirements

UK citizens and permanent residents

• 64 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.
• In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics or Science at grade 4/C and GCSE Science at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met. For further information, please see our Contextual Admissions policy.

International entry requirements

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.

For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.

Alternatively, please contact us at .

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

• Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning
• Home* | £9,535 | £2,384 per 30 credits | N/A
• International | £17,500 | £4,375 per 30 credits | N/A

University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.

(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).

Other costs

Further costs may include (but are not limited to):

• Equipment: You may wish to purchase a laptop computer to support your studies.
• Resources: Core textbooks are in the library, but you may prefer to purchase your own copies (estimate £200). You should also budget at least £100 for printing and photocopying throughout your degree, including posters for some Level 6 modules.
• Memberships: You can apply for British Psychological Society (BPS) student membership (about £26 annually).
• Travel: You are responsible for travel expenses for volunteering or work experience.
• Checks: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if you are undertaking your final-year project with children (£53). The optional update charge is currently £13 (a DBS service to register a disclosure certificate to keep it active for future use).

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

You will be required to gain 50 hours of relevant work experience during the degree.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Graduates pursue professional psychology careers such as clinical psychology, educational psychology and forensic psychology. Many also go into people-focused careers such as human resources, sales and marketing, teaching and consultancy.

Do you provide employability services?

Our Employability & Careers Service (ECS) is committed to supporting our students and recent graduates in their transition towards a rewarding graduate destination. We aim to empower our students to achieve their potential, with support including:

• CV and cover letter checks
• Application support
• One-to-one careers advice
• Interview tips and support
• Careers fairs
• Internships
• Graduate jobs.

Support and advice

Academic skills and study support

We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.

Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.

Do you provide employability services?

Our Employability & Careers Service (ECS) is committed to supporting our students and recent graduates in their transition towards a rewarding graduate destination. We aim to empower our students to achieve their potential, with support including:

• CV and cover letter checks
• Application support
• One-to-one careers advice
• Interview tips and support
• Careers fairs
• Internships
• Graduate jobs.

Accommodation

Greenwich

Living in halls of residence is a great way to make new friends and get into the social side of university life. With four great locations, all minutes away from the campus and the centre of historic Greenwich , you will be at the heart of one of the most beautiful university settings in the UK.

Rooms start at £146.30/wk and include Wi-Fi, utility bills, access to our on-campus gym and 24-hour security - and just a 10-minute train journey to central London. Students based at our Greenwich campus can also choose to live the Student Village at Avery Hill, which is only a short ride on our free shuttle bus.