BSc Psychology (Distance Learning)
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology, covering core areas of the discipline from biological and social approaches to cognitive and developmental research. Core topics include Research Methods, Statistics, Data Analysis, Human Behaviour and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a Psychology Research Project in the final year, and several Mental Wealth modules focus on work-based learning and communicating psychological knowledge to external audiences.
Modules
- Thinking Like a Psychologist (Mental Wealth)
- Introduction to Biological and Social and Individual Differences
- Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Psychology in Applied Contexts
- Researching with Small Samples
- Researching with Larger Samples
- Individual Differences and Applications
- Psychological Research Methods
- Topics in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Applications of Psychobiology and Social Psychology
- Work-Based Learning in Psychology (Mental Wealth)
- The Psychology of Sleep and Dreaming
- Research Skills in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Psychology, Identity and Society
- Difficulties and Differences across Development
- Psychology in Communication and Social Engagement (Mental Wealth)
- Psychology Research Project
- The Psychology of Mental Health
- Drugs and Addictive Behaviours
- Cyberpsychology
- Advanced Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- Psychology of Choice
- Cognitive Neuropsychology
- Psychology of Belief
- Occupational Psychology