Psychology

Description

Psychology at Sunderland was ranked in the top five in the UK for assessment and feedback, and personal development (self-confidence, communication skills, and problem solving), by the National Student Survey 2012. We were also sixth for academic support and eighth for teaching quality.

Another benefit of Sunderland’s course is the ability to choose modules in your final year that suit your particular interests. Options include occupational psychology, mental health and illness and clinical neuropsychology.

With all this, it’s no surprise that 95% of psychology students are satisfied with the overall quality of the course at Sunderland, according to the National Student Survey 2012. We invite you to apply to join us.

The content of the course gives you the chance to consider 'big issues' in contemporary psychology as well as studying pioneering approaches and major thinkers.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline 15th January/October Tuition fee

• GBP 7800 Year (EEA)
• GBP 9500 Year (International)

Start date September 2015 15th Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Year 1 (national level 4)

• Genes to Mind (20 Credits)
• Mind to World (20 Credits)
• Foundations of Psychological Research (40 Credits)
• Academic Mentor 1 (20 Credits)
• Psychology in the Media (20 Credits)

Year 2 (national level 5)

• Moral and Antisocial Behaviour (20 Credits)
• Cradle to Grave (20 Credits)
• Psychological Research (40 Credits)
• Academic Mentor 2 (20 Credits)

Optional modules (choose 30 Credits):

• Animal Behaviour (20 Credits)
• Psychology Placement Module (20 Credits)
• Psychological Perspectives (20 Credits)
• Attraction and Sexuality (10 Credits)
• Dialogue (10 Credits)
• Psychology of Religion (10 Credits)

Final Year (national level 6)

• Empirical Project (40 Credits)
• From Lab to Life: Big Issues in Psychology (10 Credits)

Optional modules (choose 30 Credits):

• Clinical Neuropsychology (20 Credits)
• Forensic Psychology (20 Credits)
• Mental Health and Illness (20 Credits)
• Occupational Psychology (20 Credits)
• Contemporary Evolutionary Psychology (20 Credits)
• Environmental Psychology (20 Credits)
• Psychology and the Real World (20 Credits)
• Remembering and Forgetting (20 Credits)
• Advanced Quantitative Methods (10 Credits)
• Cyberpsychology (10 Credits)
• Dark Personalities (10 Credits)
• Psychology of Art (10 Credits)

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 60(Grade C)

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

Our typical offer will be in the region of 260 points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (for example 1 x AVCE double award).

We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number.

If you have already covered one or more of the topics covered by the course, and would like to apply for accreditation of prior learning (APL), please contact the course leader.

Other acceptable qualifications

BTEC National: 260 points from a BTEC Certificate or Diploma.

Access Courses: We would require successful completion of an Access to Higher Education course that is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency. We would also require a minimum of grade C in GCSE in Mathematics and English Language or the equivalent as part of your course.

Scottish Highers: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

Irish Leaving Certificate: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Sunderland.

Funding

Scholarships on offer include cash bursaries, reduced tuition fees, free accommodation and free public transport.

Accreditation

Our course is accredited by The British Psychological Society and, if you achieve at least a second class honours degree, you will have graduate basis for chartered membership. With further work this can lead to chartered psychologist status, which is the benchmark of professional recognition.