Are you eager to understand the human mind, behavior, and motivation? This Psychology degree provides a supportive environment with exceptional teaching and advanced laboratory facilities. Benefit from the guidance of experienced professionals who focus on enhancing your employability throughout your studies. Embark on your journey today!
Intakes
To Be Confirmed
UCAS Points
112
Awarded Qualification
BSc (Hons)
Fees
Duration
3 years
UCAS Code
C801
Mode
Full-time
Locations
Course Overview:
This BSc (Hons) in Psychology provides an excellent foundation for your career within a vibrant learning and research culture. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of psychological theories and their real-world applications.
Engage with core modules that establish a solid foundation in study and research methods while deepening your grasp of psychological science. You’ll also have the option to select specialized modules tailored to your interests or desired career path.
As a psychology graduate, you can pursue a career as a professional psychologist or explore various fields such as teaching, human resources, law enforcement, the armed forces, and social work.
Highlights:
– Gain valuable experience through a work-based learning module, typically set in Greater Manchester and the broader North West region.
– Emphasis on employability alongside academic success, with modules focused on applied psychology and various career pathways.
– Ongoing support from personal tutors and a dedicated team with diverse research interests.
– Experience innovative teaching methods and high-spec facilities, including observation and psychophysiology labs, Neuroscan software, and Stim2 software.
– Opportunity to achieve the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society.
Key Features:
This well-established psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, paving the way for further qualifications and a career as a professional psychologist.
You’ll explore a wide range of psychological theories and concepts related to human behavior, including the philosophical, historical, and social contexts that shape the field.
Examine psychology’s relevance across various domains, from criminal behavior to therapeutic practices and group dynamics. You’ll learn essential research methods, including data collection and analysis, while developing key skills in information evaluation and effective communication.
Throughout the course, you’ll be encouraged to design, implement, and report on research projects focused on psychological phenomena, with personal supervision ensuring you reach your full potential.
By choosing this program, you’ll enjoy access to vibrant local shops, bars, and restaurants, with one of the UK’s most dynamic cities just a 20-minute train ride away. The North West is also celebrated for its beautiful countryside and rich heritage, making it an ideal base for exploring cultural and outdoor activities.
Entry Requirements
– 112 UCAS Points: We accept various qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels, BTECs, and T-levels. For details on how to achieve these points, refer to our guide to the UCAS Tariff. Non-tariffable qualifications may also be considered for most courses.
– Level 3 Subjects: Any subjects are acceptable at this level.
– GCSEs: You should have five GCSEs at grade C or above (or grade 4 to 9), including English and Mathematics.
– Interview/Portfolio: You may be required to attend an interview and/or submit a portfolio of work.
– English Language Proficiency: If English is not your first language, you’ll need an IELTS score of 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We accept various other English language qualifications; please visit our English Language Requirements page for more information.
– Fitness to Practise: This course is subject to the Fitness to Practise procedure.
Career Opportunities
A BSc (Hons) in Psychology equips you with a deep understanding of human behavior, research methodologies, statistics, and writing skills, providing a strong foundation for various careers. Graduates excel in roles that involve complex issues and can quickly adapt to new areas.
With a psychology degree, you’ll develop essential employability skills, including advanced analysis, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal awareness, IT and data handling, teamwork, and research capabilities. You’ll also be able to construct well-supported arguments.
What Can You Do with This Qualification?
Psychology graduates have access to numerous career paths, especially those accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Traditional routes include clinical, forensic, occupational, educational, health, sports and exercise psychology, counseling, and teaching and research.
Beyond these, you can explore broader options such as personnel management, research, sports and exercise, social work, law enforcement, and healthcare. Many graduates find success in these fields.
Psychology graduates may also enter graduate schemes, which are long-term contracts with large corporations that offer advanced training packages.
To become a Chartered Psychologist, postgraduate training and study are required. Many graduates spend a year or more gaining work experience before pursuing further studies in areas like clinical, counseling, educational, occupational, sports and exercise, or forensic psychology.
Alternative Career Options
While some psychology graduates become professional psychologists, many use their qualifications as a gateway to diverse careers. Alternative roles may be advisory, research-focused, treatment-based, or therapeutic and might require relevant experience or postgraduate study. Potential careers include:
– Probation work
– Prison services
– Careers advice
– Social work
– Counseling
– Family mediation and support
– Teaching and education
– Nursing
– Human resources
– Police service
– Market research
– Play therapy
– Media and advertising
– Communications
– Sport and recreation
– Brand consultancy
Teaching & Assessment
Our teaching and learning strategy is centered around the student experience, utilizing a blended approach that includes both face-to-face sessions and online learning. Throughout your degree, you will engage in a variety of activities such as seminars, lectures, tutorials, practical workshops, critiques, study visits, self-directed study, IT and library sessions, and guided study. The e-learning portal Moodle will support your online learning, and you are encouraged to use the internet for research.
Guest lectures and presentations from industry professionals will enhance your knowledge and understanding.
The assessment strategy is designed to help you organize your learning and evaluate your progress. Throughout the course, assessments will include time-constrained exams and various forms of coursework, such as essays, reports, presentations, and portfolios. These assessments contribute to your final grades and demonstrate your achievement of the course learning outcomes. Most of your submissions and feedback will occur through Moodle, which also facilitates communication with fellow students in the same modules.
Modules
The following modules may include both compulsory and optional components, and not all modules may be available during your course of study:
– Academic Language and Skills 5
– Understanding the Person
– Contemporary Issues in Psychology
– Application of Psychology
– Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
– Cognitive and Biopsychological Perspectives
– Exploring Psychology
– Cognitive Psychology
– Biopsychology
– Social and Critical Psychology
– Research Methods in Psychology
– Personality and Developmental Psychology
– The Honours Project
– Psychology of Loss and Trauma
– The Therapeutic Process
– Cyber Psychology and New Media
– Social Neuroscience
– Assessment in Psychology
– Applied Experience
– Psychology of Mental Health
– Psychology of Sport and Exercise
– Psychological Wellbeing in the Workplace
– Young Life and the Mind
Assessment Methods:
Level 1
– Coursework: 66%
– Written exams: 33%
Level 2
– Coursework: 50%
– Written exams: 50%
Level 3
– Coursework: 100%
Learning Activities
Level 1
– Guided independent study: 66%
– Scheduled learning and teaching activities: 34%
Level 2
– Guided independent study: 74%
– Scheduled learning and teaching activities: 26%
Level 3
– Guided independent study: 75%
– Placement/study abroad: 5%
– Scheduled learning and teaching activities: 20%
FAQs
You need 112 UCAS points from a range of qualifications, such as A-levels, BTECs, and T-levels. Additionally, you should have five GCSEs at grade C or above (or grade 4 to 9), including English and Mathematics. Non-tariffable qualifications may also be considered.
You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work as part of the application process.
If English is not your first language, you’ll need an IELTS score of 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). Other English language qualifications may also be accepted.
Graduates can pursue careers in clinical, forensic, occupational, educational, health, sports and exercise psychology, counseling, teaching, research, personnel management, law enforcement, and healthcare, among others.
Yes, postgraduate training is required to become a Chartered Psychologist. Many graduates gain relevant work experience before pursuing further studies in various psychology fields.
In addition to becoming professional psychologists, graduates may work in probation, social work, teaching, nursing, human resources, market research, media and advertising, and more.
The program utilizes a blended learning approach, combining face-to-face sessions with online learning. You’ll engage in seminars, lectures, tutorials, workshops, and guided study, with support from the Moodle e-learning portal.
Assessments include time-constrained exams and various forms of coursework, such as essays, reports, presentations, and portfolios. Most assessments are submitted online via Moodle.
Modules may include topics such as Understanding the Person, Application of Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Biopsychology, Personality and Developmental Psychology, and more. Note that not all modules may be available during your course of study.
Level 1: Coursework 66%, Written exams 33%
Level 2: Coursework 50%, Written exams 50%
Level 3: Coursework 100%
Level 1: Guided independent study 66%, Scheduled activities 34%
Level 2: Guided independent study 74%, Scheduled activities 26%
Level 3: Guided independent study 75%, Placement/study abroad 5%, Scheduled activities 20%
You will receive support from personal tutors and a dedicated team of faculty throughout your degree, ensuring you have the resources you need to succeed.