Course overview
Get behind the science of the mind. Delve into psychology and gain expertise in understanding behaviour, experiences and relationships across all walks of life and aspects of human functioning.
On our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree course you will gain the skills to interpret and apply a broad range of relevant theory and scientific evidence to understand the complex interactions that take place in the mind and between people. Explore a breadth of psychological disciplines including cognitive, behavioural and ecological approaches, and be a part of innovative approaches such as cyber-psychology and cognitive neuroscience.
We have a reputation for delivering evidence based courses, with scientific expertise at the core of everything we offer. We are currently developing an on-site psychological services clinic/centre that will provide you as a student with first-hand insights into the real world of psychology service provision and consultancy. Our approach builds on our renowned reputation and experience of running applied clinics in chiropractic and ultrasound. Introducing real environments enables you to develop necessary practical skills and prepares you with gained experience, so you become the most employable graduate once you complete your degree.
Careers and Opportunities
Importantly, our course follows the curriculum of the British Psychological Society (BPS) that means you will cover all of the core areas of knowledge required to pursue a psychology-focused career. This content also underpins the core psychological professions, and due to the impressive scope and potential pathways in psychology application, as a graduate you can explore numerous and diverse careers including;
- Occupational Psychologist
- Educational Psychologist
- Counselling Psychologist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Health Psychologist
- Sport and Exercise Psychologist
- Neuropsychologist
With such a wealth of career prospects you will be able to find the best fit for you, and truly progress in a career that is suited to your goals and interests. Other career opportunities include:
- Wellbeing practitioner
- Careers Advisor
- Academic
- Psychotherapy
- Counsellor
- Human Resource Officer
- Market Researcher
- Teaching (further education, higher education)
- Researcher
- Parole Officer
- Advertising
- Retail Management
- Customer Services
Key Information
- Course title:
- Psychology
- UCAS Code:
- C800
- Qualification:
- BSc (Hons)
- Duration:
- 3 years
- Study mode:
- Full-time
- Typical offer:
- UCAS Tariff points 120
Course leader
Zöe Wimshurst
BSc MSc PhD CPsychol – Senior Lecturer in Psychology
Zöe recently joined AECC as a Senior Lecturer in the newly formed School of Psychology, Sport and Physical Activity. She is a Chartered Psychologist specialising in visual performance in elite athletes – and area in which she has been working for over a decade.
Course details
The BSc (Hons) Psychology course seeks to develop your understanding of the core scientific disciplines within psychology. If you’re wanting to make an impact within the area of psychology, mental health, and the application of science to life, our course will be a fantastic benefit to get you to where you aspire to be.
You will learn through a variety of teaching styles, and will make the most of our on-site laboratory testing facilities, with more traditional coursework, essays, presentations, group work, and practical skills assessments.
With access to our Virtual Learning Environment, your education will be interactive and varied. Through quizzes, video tutorials, seminar notes and more you will be able to study whenever and wherever suits you alongside your core teaching.
How you're assessed
You’ll be assessed through a combination of:
- Examinations
- Group work
- Presentations
- Coursework
- Practical Assessment
- Portfolio
Unit breakdown
- Introduction to Psychology Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Applying Psychology
- Conceptual and Historical Perspectives
- Introduction to Learning Theory
- Cyberpsychology
- Research Methods
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Applied Psychological Skills
- Psychology dissertation
- Individual differences
- Working with teams
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Contemporary Issues in Psychology
- Rehabilitating the Brain
- Clinical Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Psychology placement
Entry Requirements
How do I apply for 2020 entry?
If you want to start this course in 2020, you will need to apply via UCAS. Please visit UCAS and use institution code A65 and the course code C800.
Apply via UCAS
If you’re applying from the UK or Ireland
Essential for entry
Please note that applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A*-C including Maths and English, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above) to be considered for the programme.
A-levels
BBB or above to include Psychology (or acceptable equivalent). General Studies will not be considered.
BTEC Extended Diploma
Distinction Merit Merit or above in a relevant Extended Diploma for example; Applied Psychology.
Access to HE Diploma
A total of 120 UCAS points in a relevant Access to HE Diploma for example; Psychology.
International Baccalaureate
Overall grade of 32 points or higher to include Psychology (or acceptable equivalent) at Higher Level.
Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers
BBBBB or above in 5 Higher/Advanced Higher subjects to include Psychology (or acceptable equivalent).
Irish Leaving Certificate
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 from 5 subjects at Higher Level to include Psychology (or acceptable equivalent).
If you have undertaken a qualification that’s not listed, it may still be considered. Talk to Admissions by completing the form below or call us on 01202 436200 and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.
If you’re applying from outside of the UK
For those of you coming from outside the UK, take a look at our Psychology International Entry Requirements Page.
If you currently live outside the EEA (European Economic Area) you’ll need a tier-4 student visa to study here in the UK. The UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) provides country specific information on their website - check it out here.
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