BSc (Hons) Psychology

Key facts

• This degree provides a comprehensive study of contemporary psychology and training in the scientific basis of psychology. It is delivered by experienced and enthusiastic staff
• You will study a wide variety of themes and types of psychology
• This degree course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and adheres to their guidelines for the areas of psychology to be studied.
• The degree will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, project work and computer-based exercises (e.g. in research methods and statistics)
• Throughout the course you will also develop the transferable skills of oral and written presentation, interpersonal communication, leadership, team work and time management which are essential to many careers
• Expert guest speakers and external visits will be a feature of the course
• Facilities used on the course include a psychometric lab, teaching laboratories with modern computing facilities, a high tech sports performance lab, experimental cubicles and a simulation lab
• There is a thriving research culture, covering a wide range psychology areas including health psychology, social psychology, and individual differences

Course content

BSc (Hons) Psychology

Throughout the course you will gain a greater understanding of social interaction, individual development and the way in which the brain interprets information that we deal with on a daily basis. If you’ve ever questioned people’s behaviour or reactions or wondered how the human brain works, then studying this degree will be ideal for your questioning mind and help you gain this understanding.

Typical course content

The scientific nature of psychology is emphasised throughout the course with specific modules relating to: social psychology, developmental psychology, individual differences, cognitive psychology, and psychobiology. You will develop your statistical and research skills through regular laboratory based practicals and in the final part of the course you will complete a substantial final project on a topic of your choice.

Modules

The BSc (Hons) Psychology programme contains 18 modules taught over 3 years. The course is designed to meet the requirements for GBC with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Career opportunities

A degree in psychology opens up progression into a wide range of careers including:

• Educational psychology
• Occupational psychology
• Health psychology
• Counselling psychology

Alternatively, you could go on to postgraduate training, research or teaching.

Entry requirements and applying

You will need 260 UCAS tariff points at GCE A Level or equivalent, and a GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English. Appropriate AS-Level and Level 3 Key Skills qualifications will also be taken into account. A science would be an advantage, but is not essential. Applications are welcome from anyone who exhibits the ability and experience to cope with the demands of the programme. There are arrangements in place for accrediting prior experience: entry to the degree is possible under accreditation of prior and/or experiential learning.

Similarly, applications from international students who are able to demonstrate an ability and experience to cope with the demands of the programme are welcomed. Students whose first language is not English or Welsh should have a minimum of 5.5 IELTS (English for International Opportunity) points in all four areas of language: speaking, writing, listening and reading.

Level 4

Module title

Semester

Credit value

Core/Option

Study Skills for Psychology

1

20

Core

What is Psychology 1?

1

20

Core

Research Design, Methods, and Statistics 1

1

20

Core

Research Design, Methods, and Statistics 2

2

20

Core

Psychology in Action

2

20

Core