Program Overview

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Psychology BSc (Hons)

Course Description

Our online BSc (Hons) Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and has been successfully running online for more than ten years. It is one of our most popular and established online degrees.

Why Study Psychology Online with Derby?

Our online courses are designed with the online learner in mind. With over ten years' experience teaching psychology online, we are aware of the unique benefits and challenges an online learner may face. We’ve developed systems to support you from the moment you apply to the programme, to the day you celebrate your graduation.

Course Highlights

• A long-established online British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychology degree with excellent student satisfaction
• Eligibility for one-year free student membership of the BPS giving you access to their network, resources and discounted events
• Choice of optional modules allowing you to tailor your studies to your personal interests
• A research-informed programme design featuring research-led teaching
• Options to engage regularly your academics and wider support teams

What You Will Study

Stage 1

• Introduction to Biological Psychology
• Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
• Introduction to Lifespan Psychology
• Introduction to Social Psychology
• Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
• Skills and Careers in Psychology 1
• Understanding Psychology

Stage 2

• Four core modules and two optional modules

Stage 3

• Four optional modules plus your independent psychology research project

How You Will Learn

Pace of Study

• The academic year is made up of three 10-week terms, known as trimesters
• We recommend 20 hours of study per week to complete one 20-credit module over a 10-week trimester
• You can choose to study two modules per term, this is what we call our accelerated rate of study

Assessment Method

• This course is assessed through 100% coursework with a range of methods, such as essays, research reports, presentations, group work and practical reports

Student Support and Guidance

• Whilst we encourage our students to become independent, life-long learners, we also recognise that offering the right support and guidance will help you to achieve your goals
• There is a wealth of support available to you at the University, from your dedicated Personal Tutor and Online Learner Advisor, through to our Psychology Technicians, Library, Health and Wellbeing Centre, Careers and Employability Service, IT Support, and Union of Students

Careers

• If you want to become a chartered or practitioner psychologist, you will need to undertake further postgraduate training following this course
• Many postgraduate Psychology courses require Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) for entry; you can obtained GBC by completing this online BSc (Hons) Psychology degree
• If you are looking to pursue a career in psychology, but aren’t sure which route to take, the online BSc (Hons) Psychology can offer an introduction to several of the core pathways in psychology including health, forensic, sport and exercise, clinical and educational psychology

Entry Requirements

• A levels (104 UCAS points - excluding General Studies) or equivalent qualifications, such as a BTEC National Diploma, Scottish Highers etc
• GCSE Maths (minimum grade C)
• GCSE English Language (minimum grade C)
• We also accept Access to HE qualifications with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, and a minimum of 21 Distinctions

Fees and Funding

• 2024/25 for new entrants: £16,290
• 2025/26 for new entrants: £17,190
• Flexible payment plans available
• Undergraduate funding options: Depending on where you are from in the UK or EU, and on your pace of study, you may be eligible for an undergraduate student loan

How to Apply

• Please look at our application deadlines before you apply
• Our undergraduate and postgraduate course pages will show the intakes that are available and open to applications
• It's best to apply early so you can secure your place and beat the rush
• Once we have received your application and supporting documents (such as qualifications or references), we will review it and contact you within 4 weeks to let you know if you have been successful or not

Documents to Support Your Application

• Official photo identification such as a passport or driving licence
• Current CV
• Copies of certificates and transcripts or a letter of testimony for previous qualifications
• Documents not in English or Welsh must be accompanied by a certified translation by a professional translator/translation company

Application Deadlines

• All of our online courses have set start dates throughout the year
• We require time to review your application and get back to you with a response before your course starts
• Take a look at information regarding applying for an online course to see full details of deadlines and term dates

Discover Uni

• Part-time: 88% say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• 89% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• 65% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

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