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BSc Psychology

University of Derby

Institution
University of Derby
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Psychology
Duration
3-6 years
UCAS code
C800
Typical offer
A-level BBB

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 120 A level: BBB T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6 English language: IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Psychology. Core topics include statistics, research methods, ethics and professional practice, and human behaviour. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), and students can apply for BPS student membership. A final-year independent research project allows students to conduct empirical research under academic supervision.

Modules

  • Applied Professional Practice
  • Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice
  • Introduction to Social and Cognitive Psychology
  • Introduction to Biological and Developmental Psychology
  • Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
  • Skills and Careers in Psychology I
  • Contemporary Issues in Comparative Psychology
  • Historical and Critical Psychology
  • Psychology of Wellbeing
  • Qualitative Methods: The Individual in Society
  • Biological and Developmental Psychology
  • Individual Differences and Quantitative Methods
  • Social and Cognitive Psychology
  • ​​Skills and Careers in Psychology II​
  • Themes in Forensic Psychology
  • Parapsychology
  • Cyberpsychology
  • Psychopathology
  • Psychology, Nature and Wellbeing
  • 5PS543
  • Animal Behaviour
  • The Psychology of Health
  • Independent study in psychology
  • Human Behaviour and Evolution
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD
  • Clinical Applications of Psychology
  • Psychology in Education
  • The Psychology of Pain
  • Employability and Work Placement
  • Applied Psychology of Human Performance
  • Positive Psychology
  • Addictive Behaviours
  • Behaviour Change
  • Forensic Applications of Psychology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Psychology of Communication
  • Psychology of Eating Behaviours
  • Psychology of Illness
  • Psychology of Parenting
  • Psychology of Sexuality and Gender
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • The Dark Side of Psychology
  • Psychology of Thinking