Program Overview

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Applied Psychology BSc (Hons)

Course Overview

Psychology is the study of the mind and human behaviour. Applied psychology places particular emphasis on its application in real-life and clinical contexts.

Why You Should Study This Course

• This course aims to provide you with an understanding of the disciplines found within psychology and an awareness of how these are used when working with clients.
• Opportunity to undertake an optional placement or study abroad year.

What You'll Study

Applied psychology is the study of the mind and human behaviour with a particular emphasis on its application in real-life and clinical contexts.

Year One

• Principles of Psychology - 30 credits
  • This module will introduce you to the significant conceptual and historical issues in psychology, taken from a range of theoretical and applied perspectives.
• Developing Self in Society - 30 credits
  • This module aims to develop your understanding of both theory and research in developmental psychology and social psychology.
• Psychology in Context - 30 credits
  • This module will provide you with an introductory understanding of the various fields within psychology such as counselling, clinical, educational, forensic, occupational, sport, and health psychology.
• Introducing Research in Psychology - 30 credits
  • Quantitative and qualitative methods of research are vital to progress in psychology.

Year Two

• Individual Differences and Personality - 30 credits
  • In the field of psychology, the concept of individual differences is viewed as a cornerstone in modern psychology.
• Brain and Behaviour - 30 credits
  • This module introduces the impact of biological processes on health and ill-health.
• Real World Applications in Psychology - 30 credits
  • You will examine the constraints of applying theory and laboratory principles to the real world and explore the use and application of psychological practice for individuals as well as groups and organisations.
• Research Methods - 30 credits
  • This module focuses on advancing the methodological and statistical techniques taught in year one.

Placement Year

• Work Placement – 0 credits
  • This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme.
• International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits
  • This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme.

Final Year

• Applied Social and Developmental Psychology - 30 credits
  • This module develops an understanding of both theory and research in social and developmental psychology as used by Occupational Psychologists and Sport Psychologists.
• Cognition and Performance - 30 credits
  • This module will explore cognitive psychology including attention, perception, learning, memory, thinking, problem solving, decision making, metacognition, language, consciousness and cognitive neuropsychology.
• Talking Therapies - 30 credits
  • Mental health practitioner training programmes provide the knowledge and professional skills for people to work with people with common mental health problems.
• Research Project - 30 credits
  • Research in Applied Psychology seeks to solve practical problems.

How You'll Learn

Our teaching methods are varied, offering a number of teaching styles to suit the needs of all our students, so in addition to lectures, we also utilise a blended learning approach, including online aspects, workshops and group work.

Teaching Contact Hours

You can expect up to 20 hours of learning activities per week, made up of face-to-face teaching, individual and group tutorials, online classes and independent learning.

Assessment

The learning outcomes of modules, assignments and projects will be clearly stated. Your work will be marked according to how well you achieve these learning outcomes and your final feedback will refer to each outcome, as well as providing an overall percentage grade.

International Experience Opportunities

You may have the opportunity to attend international visits with our academic or industry collaborators, allowing you to gain valuable experience.

Entry Requirements

Polish Requirements

• Polish Matura Exam: Pass Matura (Świadectwo Dojrzałości) poziom podstawowy/basic level with satisfactory grade 40% or better.
• Polish Matura Advanced Level: Pass Matura poziom rozszerzony/advanced level with a grade of 55% in two subjects. Obtain 75% in Matura extended level English Language Exam OR IELTS 6.0 overall OR equivalent.
• A Level: BBB.
• International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma): 28 points.

EU Requirements

• EU exams: We're here to help you understand which qualifications, diplomas and certificates you can use from your own country to meet our entry requirements.
• International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma): 28 points.

International Requirements

For international students and regional specific information, find your home country on our regional entry requirements page.

English Language Requirements

A telephone interview to assess English language skills will be arranged for non-native English speakers.

If you hold IELTS Level 6.0 (with no component less than 5.5) or equivalent, you will not have to complete the telephone interview.

Fees and Funding

2024/25 tuition fees.

• EU: 27,500 zł (EU) per year.
• International: 46,000 zł (non-EU) per year.

Facilities

Coventry University Wrocław will offer you a wide range of facilities to support your studies and help you succeed.

Careers and Opportunities

Studying psychology opens up a wealth of opportunity in a diverse and exciting range of fields that can lead to vast employment potential.

Upon graduation, there are a range of career possibilities. You could continue on to postgraduate study in order to become a psychologist. Other options include becoming a researcher in psychology or careers in an alternate field e.g. occupations within social and welfare settings, law and business, HR and marketing, or childcare, education and health professions.