Psychology (Applied) BSc (Hons)

Home Undergraduate Psychology Psychology (Applied) BSc (Hons)Psychology (Applied) BSc (Hons) How to apply »UCAS codeC810QualificationBSc (Hons)DurationUp to 4 yearsStudy locationEdinburghDelivery typeFull-timeOverviewProgramme contentEmployabilityEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewThe programme covers the main areas of social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, individual differences, and research methods. Teaching is mainly via lectures, but large numbers of tutorials mean that staff and students know one another well. Assessment features a mixture of coursework and examination.AccreditationAccredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).  Show key dataProgramme contentYear 1 Semester 1 Introduction to Psychology 1 Research Methods & Analysis 1 Information & Communication Skills Option Semester 2 Introduction to Psychology 2 Research Methods & Analysis 2 Option Option Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 28% Independent study: 72% Assessment Written: 42% Practical: 23% Coursework: 35% Year 2 Semester 1 Cognitive Psychology 1 Research Methods & Analysis 3 Human Development & Intelligence Option Semester 2 Cognitive Psychology 2 Research Methods & Analysis 4 Social Pyschology Option Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 26% Independent study: 74% Assessment Written: 59% Practical: 6% Coursework: 35% Year 3 Semester 1 Cognition across the Lifespan Research Methods & Analysis 5 Principles of Forensic Psychology Option Semester 2 Psychobiology Research Methods & Analysis 6 Health Psychology and Professional Practice Social Cognition and Personality Coursework and lab work apply these subjects to employment-related settings and 'real-world' problems. Learning and teaching Scheduled...