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BSc Psychology

University of Salford

Institution
University of Salford
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
C802
Typical offer
IB 31, UCAS 112

Entry requirements

GCSE: Minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English Language, equivalents accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 112 UCAS Tariff points. A level: 112 UCAS Tariff points. BTEC: DMM T level: T Level - Merit. Foundation Degree: 60% pass mark. Access to HE: 112-120 UCAS points with minimum of 30 credits at distinction. Scottish Highers: 112-120 UCAS Tariff points - equivalent to BBBCC. Irish Leaving Certificate: 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. IB: 31 points.

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Psychology, a three-year programme examining the scientific study of mind and behaviour. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes a final-year empirical dissertation project and offers optional modules in areas such as forensic psychology.

Modules

  • Core Areas of Psychology
  • Philosophical roots, research approaches and academic skills in Psychology
  • Introduction to Qualitative Research
  • Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
  • Coding for R in Psychology
  • Psychology in Contemporary Contexts
  • Psychology of Happiness
  • Research and Professional Skills
  • Biological Psychology
  • Classic Paradigms in Cognitive Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology in Childhood and Adolescence
  • Individual Differences
  • New and Critical Theories in Social Psychology
  • Further Research Methods
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Experimental Programming and Data Science
  • Experimental Research in Cognitive Psychology
  • Further Individual Differences
  • Introduction to Forensic Psychology
  • Social Psychology of Everyday Life
  • States of Consciousness
  • Dissertation
  • Become Unstoppable: Professional Skills
  • Atypical Child Development
  • Brain and Behaviour
  • Educational Psychology
  • Effective and Affective Thinking and Processing
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Media Psychology
  • Occupational Psychology
  • Psychology of Global Issues in the 21st Century
  • Psychology and Health
  • The Psychology of Extreme Violence
  • The Psychology of Mental Health
  • Work Placement
  • Animal Therapy (Assisted and Individual)