BSc Psychology with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
64 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grades C and C BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Pass, Pass 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, covering the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Core topics include research methods, communication and writing, and critical and analytical thinking. The degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society and offers optional pathway modules in areas such as clinical and counselling skills, neuropsychology, health psychology, and occupational psychology. A final-year dissertation allows students to conduct independent research on a psychological topic of their choice.
Modules
- Becoming a Scientist
- Answering Questions in Science
- Body and Mind in Action
- Current Opinions in Psychology
- Personalised Learning
- Study Skills for Success
- 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
- 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
- Dissertation
- Clinical and Counselling Skills
- Neuropsychology
- Psychopharmacology and Addictive Behaviours
- Psychology of Abusive and Violent Relationships
- Health Psychology
- Occupational Psychology
- Therapeutic Approaches to Behaviour Change
- Mental Health Diagnosis and Intervention
- Forensic Psychology
- Psychology of Culture and Diversity