BSc Applied Psychology

Entry requirements For 2017 entry onwards: applicants required 80 UCAS points at A' Level, or equivalent or an Access to HE Diploma . However, in line with the widening participation brief, the Institute will also encourage applications from mature students who lack formal Institutional qualifications. All such applicants will be interviewed, set an appropriate piece of work and a judgement made taking into account their academic potential and relevant experience. What you will learn Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Level 4 Study Skills for PsychologyResearch Methods I Introduction to the Biological Approach Basic Cognitive Processes Introduction to Psychology Developmental Psychology - Early Socialisation Optional modules include: What Next Employment in mental health care, personnel management and social work.BPS accreditation leading to work in clinical, forensic or educational psychology. The police or prison service etc. Programme Benefits Upon successful completion of this degree, graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue a new career, or advance an existing one in educational, social caring, mental health, occupational, human resource, market research, social research and personnel contexts. Graduates may also progress onto specialisms within psychology through further study at masters level, for example, child psychology, applied psychology, forensic psychology. Learning & Teaching Methods Methods of learning and teaching are designed to support students in becoming active members of a learning community. Students will be expected to work together in an informal environment as well as in formal classes where a culture of dignity, courtesy and mutual respect with staff and their peers is essential. A variety of methods will be used such as lectures, seminars, workshops, student led discussions, experiential learning scenarios, preparing for and delivering presentations and debates.