BSc (Hons) Psychology (Metropolitan)

By QA Higher Education

Description

You’ll learn how people think, feel and behave in different situations. You’ll also learn how to challenge and explore common assumptions and address questions such as: Why do some people become addicted to drugs? Why do people behave differently on social media? Why do some people develop eating disorders or phobias? Why are some people more forgetful? Our Psychology BSc provides the perfect foundation for a wide variety of employment opportunities or future training as a professional psychologist. In your first year, you’ll gain a broad understanding of the different areas of psychology and essential research skills. In your second year, you’ll broaden your knowledge base and explore more complex topics, such as intelligence, creativity, decision making and prejudice. Your final year will offer you the chance to specialise in an area that interest you the most, such as forensic, work, counselling or clinical psychology. These modules offer advanced understanding of psychological theory, research and practice, which is taught by experts in their field and psychology practitioner.

Intakes

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Entry Requirements

From Level 3 BTEC(112 New UCAS Points) or Minimal 12 Classes Certificate or Baccalaureate Diploma and English Certificate equivalent IELTS 5.5 or Functional Skills English Level 2 or minimal 8 at English Baccalaureate Test(if you have English as one of the subjects) or English Linguistic Competencies with B2 on: Writing, Speaking, Reading, Listening. If you don't have any English certificate, you can apply and we can advise you how you can achieve it or you can have an internal English Test at the University. If you are not sure apply and we will design for you a path to achieve it.

Entry Required Documents

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Copy of ID

You need to upload one of the documents: National ID or a valid Passport(expiring date not early than 6 months)

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Qualification

For the students who want to apply for Foundation Year, they can apply with 12 Classes Certificate, for EU students. For UK qualification from Level 3 BTEC(112 New UCAS Points). If you are not sure apply and we will design for you a path to achieve it because for mature students we have 'New Beginnings' Programmes or other funded alternative courses.

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Copy of Transcript of Results

This can be avoided in certain situations. One of our operators will call you to find out if it is mandatory or not.

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Personal Statement

A personal statement is an essay that the student must write to apply to study at the university. Its purpose is to summarise your skills and experience and help you gain a place at your desired course. It must include the name of the university and the name of the course. You have to mention why are you applying to this particular university and what do you hope to achieve after the course, career wise. A well written personal statement will help you stand out in the crowd and secure you a place at your dream university. You can follow a specific guide to answer to some expected questions, however, you must not mention them in the essay. Have a clear, cursive structure and write a minimum of 500 words.

Assessment Methods

  • INTERNAL ENGLISH TEST if you don't have an English accredited certificate

Modules

Year 1
  • Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
  • Introduction to Research in Psychology
  • Personality and Social Psychology
  • Study Skills and Introductory Biopsychology
Year 2
  • Creating a Winning Business
  • Developmental Psychology and Cognition
  • Individual Differences and Social Psychology
  • Psychobiology
  • Psychology and Employment
  • Research Design and Data Analysis in Psychology
Year 3
  • Clinical and Health Psychology
  • Clinical Neuroscience
  • Cognition and Emotion
  • Evolutionary Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Psychology of Learning and Education
  • Psychology Project
  • Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
  • Special Topics in Personality and Social Psychology
  • Work Psychology

Your career

On completion of the course you’ll have the opportunity to apply for postgraduate training to achieve chartered psychologist status and pursue a career in psychology, whether it’s clinical, counselling, forensic, educational, health or occupational psychology. You’ll also develop important transferable skills such as report writing, teamwork, time management, and IT and numeracy skills, which are valued by employers in a wide range of industries. Our graduates have gone on to work in industries as diverse as health care, forensic services, media, human resources, teaching, social services and the charity sector.

Tuition Fee
£ 9250
Financing available
Government funding
Course type
Full time
Part time
Subject area
Psychology
Programme
Undergraduate degree
Level
Level 6
Duration
3 Years