BSc Psychology
Entry requirements
112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma T Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, combining the study of human behaviour with scientific research methods. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Human Behaviour. The programme covers British Psychological Society core content and includes a final-year project dissertation, with an optional double-weighted empirical research dissertation. A placement module requires at least 30 hours of experiential learning in a relevant organisation.
Modules
- Behaviour and Mind
- Growing Up
- History of Psychology
- Psychology in the Real World
- Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
- Think Psychology
- Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology
- Addictive Behaviours
- Criminal Minds
- Understanding Mental Health
- Understanding Ourselves and Others
- Mind, Brain, and Behaviour
- Data Handling and Analysis in Psychology
- Development in a Social World
- Real World Psychology: Mental Health
- Qualitative Inquiry in Psychology
- Biological and Atypical Psychology
- Cognition in Action
- Lifespan Development
- Further Research Methods
- Individual Differences
- Social Psychology
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Psychology in Practice
- Psychosocial Development across the Lifespan
- Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Resilience in Psychology
- Becoming an Independent Researcher
- Project Dissertation
- Experiencing Psychology in Practice
- Double Dissertation
- Forensic Psychology
- Gender Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Foundations of Talk Therapies
- Neuropsychology
- Occupational Psychology
- Psychology of Mental Health
- Violent Relationships
- Dissertation
- Clinical and Counselling Skills
- Psychopharmacology and Addictive Behaviours
- Psychology of Abusive and Violent Relationships
- Therapeutic Approaches to Behaviour Change
- Mental Health Diagnosis and Intervention
- Psychology of Culture and Diversity