Program Overview

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Applied Psychology BSc (Hons)

Course Overview

This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for building a career in psychology-related disciplines.

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
• incorporates core areas of psychology at the appropriate levels, so that you learn about the historical and philosophical contexts as well as the developmental, social, biological, cognitive and research methodologies in this field
• provides an opportunity to undertake an optional placement or study abroad year

What You'll Study

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.
• Introducing Research in Psychology - 30 credits
  • Quantitative and qualitative methods of research are vital to progress in 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.

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 so that you are prepared for your research project in the final year.

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 Sports 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

This course is available as a full-time three-year or optional four-year sandwich course, where you undertake a work placement or study year in a related field.

Teaching Contact Hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 20 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. The assessment methods may include:

• coursework
• phase tests
• presentations
• research/reports

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

• EU: 2026/27 fees TBC, 2025/26 fees: 27,500 zł or approx 6,342 Euros per year (UG EU) per year
• International: 2026/27 fees TBC, 2025/26 fees: 46,000 zł or approx 10,607 Euros per year (UG non-EU) per year

Facilities

Located on the two floors of a modern building, the Coventry University Wrocław campus aims to support the needs of students and provide facilities to complement the current courses being taught.

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.

On successful graduation, you have a range of career possibilities. You can continue your studies towards becoming a psychologist. Alternatively, you can pursue a career as a psychology researcher, or explore opportunities in other fields, such as social and welfare settings, law, business, HR and marketing, or childcare, education, and health professions.

Depending on the type of psychology you choose to research in your final year project, you'll gain real insights into fields including law, health, business, education, counselling, sport, and leisure, among others.