BSc (Hons) Psychology
Apply now for 2019 entry. If you are not quite ready to apply, come along to one of our open days or send your enquiry to our admissions team on the form below.
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 2019 entry?
If you want to start this course in 2019, 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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Course Fees
There are a lot of things to consider when applying to university, including course fees. Take a look at the current course fees for the BSc (Hons) Psychology (2019/2020) entry.
- Home/EU: £9,250 per annum
- Home/EU - ELQ students : £14,100 per annum. You are classed as an ELQ student if the course which you are applying to is an equivalent or lower qualification to one you have previously achieved.
- Channel Islands and Isle of Man: £9,250 per annum
- Overseas/EEA: £14,100 per annum
Bear in mind that the fees currently advertised by AECC University College are for the first year of the programme only. We advise to budget for an increase of up to 5% for each following year. All increased fees will be posted to AECC University College's student website, so don’t worry if you forget.
For UK / EU students classed as an ELQ student and overseas / EEA students, fees after your first year should not increase by more than RPI + 1% (UK Retail Price Index – RPI).
If you’re planning on applying for the tuition fee loan for the BSc (Hons) Psychology then make a note in your diary - to get the maximum loan of £9,250 for the 2019/20 academic year, make sure your Student Finance application is completed by the end of May 2019. You can complete your applications from March 2019, so there’s time.
Find out more about fees and financial support for UK/European students over at the UK government website:
Advice and assistance with Student Finance
Our tuition fees policy and information around bursaries and scholarships can be found on our latest policies page, along with information on any expected additional costs for each of our courses. Should you have any questions on course fees please contact our admissions team on the form below
Note: For students to be eligible for funding from Student Finance England, they must be studying on an eligible course at a provider registered with the Office for Students (OfS). AECC University College is registered with the OfS. You can view the register here and search for our name.
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