Applied Psychology

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
 
601–800 place StudyQA ranking:6143 Duration:48 months

Description

This degree will provide students with an excellent grounding in psychology. BSc / BSc (Hons) Psychology students carry out research individually and in groups which allows them to understand and apply relevant psychological theories to real life situations. Students are also encouraged to consider employability skills and apply psychological theory to voluntary or paid work experience to prepare them for future employment.
The programme allows students to study psychology alongside other subjects such as biology, social science or a modern language. Most modules are delivered by means of lectures, lab work and seminars, with a strong emphasis at all levels on small group work.
All students who successfully complete the first three levels of the programme are eligible to proceed to Honours level. At Honours level, students carry out an empirical project, which allows them to investigate an area of their choice and apply their findings to psychological theory.

Detailed Course Facts

Tuition fee Not specified Start date September 2015 15 September Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test
  • English
Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Year 1: Modules in introductory psychology which will introduce students to psychological theory and illustrate how this theory is applied in real life situations.
Year 2: Modules cover Research Methods, Social Psychology and Biological Psychology. Students will also have options to take psychology modules which relate psychology to work, health sport, and politics.
Year 3: The core areas of psychology are studied in greater depth. Students will also take a module which will give them a short placement. The focus of this module will be to relate this placement experience to psychological theory.
Year 4: Core modules are Developmental Psychology and the Empirical Honours Project (double module). There are also options to study Forensic Psychology, Mental Health Psychology, Cyberpsychology and Counselling Psychology. At each level, students have an option of taking one module from another subject area.

Requirements

Higher:
  • ABBB (over one sitting);
  • ABBBB (over two sittings)
  • Advanced Higher: ABB A-Level: ABB ILC: A1B2B2B2B2 BTEC: Relevant subject plus GCSEs IB Diploma: 28 points
Essential Subjects:
  • English and Maths (S Grade 2/GCSE C/ILC-O)
Additional Requirements
  • An interview may be required.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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