Psychology BSc (Hons)
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I am now on second year of Psychology and I love the fact that I am learning a lot with supportive lecturers and interesting modules. My experience is good, so I recommend to look for this course if you are interested in follow a career on this field.
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So far it has been well worth it. Coventry University is definitely underrated and deserves the credit it is due with its rapid improvement over the years. I believe it may be worthy of a Russell Group status. The careers department is amazing, they guided me through the ideal steps I should take to ensure that I reach my chosen career path. Recently, they have paid for an event and paid 90% of the cost per ticket so that the students can develop leadership skills from a professional. The lecturers are well engaged and enthusiastic about their chosen areas and are always willing to help.The student union has a variety of events and opportunities for students which are so useful. For example, they bring awareness by dedicating weeks or months to Black History Month, Go Green, Volunteering opportunities etc. There are many volunteering opportunities for student to get involved with such as food banks.
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My experience at Coventry has been great. The other students who are also there, are very friendly, especially on the course.There are certain modules in the first year which help with employability skills like working in a team and research, which is asked for in many psychology jobs. We also get many emails with adverts within the university and out of the city, encouraging us to get active.The best thing is that Psychology links both science and philosophy to explain certain aspects and therefore coming to a conclusion which is accepted by many. The lecturers make topics interesting and always applying practical applications to these topics. The tutors are always there when we need to speak to them or need help with anything. The feedback we receive is also very detailed and it helps us to plan our essays for our next assignments in an attempt to do better.
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Bachelor's degree
In Coventry
Boost your professional career in the psychology field through this bachelor degree!
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Coventry
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Duration
3 Years
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Credits
Are you interested in Psychology? Do you want to understand how our human brain works?
This course runs in 2016/17. This course has a September and a January intake. If you are interested in why people think; feel; and behave the way they do then this is the course for you. This course teaches you how to investigate people’s thoughts; feelings; and behaviours using psychological research methods.
Ask for more information through Emagister and an assessor will get in touch with you to answer your doubts and questions.
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About this course
The degree is academically challenging and provides a comprehensive foundation of psychological theory and research from a variety of perspectives and approaches.
Accreditations shall be renewed in accordance with the accreditor's standard review process and subject to the University maintaining the same high standards of course delivery.
If you choose this course you will benefit from:
Current accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS) meaning that as a graduate, provided you achieve at least a 2:2, you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC);
links with the Local Education Authority (LEA), local schools and numerous health care providers;
guest lectures by experts from outside of the department including practising psychologists and researchers in psychology who ensure you are exposed to the latest research and developments in psychology;
teaching by experienced teachers and researchers;
opportunities to apply to work with staff on research projects, as a student research assistant;
a personal tutoring system which is integrated into taught modules at all levels to enhance employability through the development of transferable skills such as presentation skills, group work, conducting literature reviews and critical analysis;
a work experience module in the second year that can give you valuable experience, develop new skills and increase your appeal to potential employers;
the opportunity to join the Psychology Society. This is a group run by students in collaboration with staff. Events are largely social by nature but with an academic twist.
the chance to undertake a year of work placement which would entitle you to the degree of ‘BSc Hons. with work placement’;
an option to take a year out of the degree to study abroad on the Erasmus programme.
the opportunity to go on field trips to Amsterdam, San Francisco, and Tokyo.
Reviews
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I am now on second year of Psychology and I love the fact that I am learning a lot with supportive lecturers and interesting modules. My experience is good, so I recommend to look for this course if you are interested in follow a career on this field.
← | →
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So far it has been well worth it. Coventry University is definitely underrated and deserves the credit it is due with its rapid improvement over the years. I believe it may be worthy of a Russell Group status. The careers department is amazing, they guided me through the ideal steps I should take to ensure that I reach my chosen career path. Recently, they have paid for an event and paid 90% of the cost per ticket so that the students can develop leadership skills from a professional. The lecturers are well engaged and enthusiastic about their chosen areas and are always willing to help.The student union has a variety of events and opportunities for students which are so useful. For example, they bring awareness by dedicating weeks or months to Black History Month, Go Green, Volunteering opportunities etc. There are many volunteering opportunities for student to get involved with such as food banks.
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My experience at Coventry has been great. The other students who are also there, are very friendly, especially on the course.There are certain modules in the first year which help with employability skills like working in a team and research, which is asked for in many psychology jobs. We also get many emails with adverts within the university and out of the city, encouraging us to get active.The best thing is that Psychology links both science and philosophy to explain certain aspects and therefore coming to a conclusion which is accepted by many. The lecturers make topics interesting and always applying practical applications to these topics. The tutors are always there when we need to speak to them or need help with anything. The feedback we receive is also very detailed and it helps us to plan our essays for our next assignments in an attempt to do better.
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Course rating
Recommended
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This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 8 years
Subjects
- Mental Health
- Counselling Psychology
- Behavioural Therapy
- Cognitive Psychology
- Psychology
- Teaching
- Communication Skills
- Healthcare
- Mental Health Treatment
- Mental Illness
- Occupational Psychology
- Occupational Health Safety
- Social Psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Biological Psychology
Course programme
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Years one and two are structured around the key areas of psychology including biological psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology and individual differences. You will also be taught how to conduct psychological research within these key areas, gaining knowledge and experience in research methods and statistical analyses used by psychologists.
In year two you will also partake in a work experience module with an external organisation. This will give you valuable experience and skill development to enhance your employability. In the final year you will design and conduct your own research and you will analyse and present your results in a final year project dissertation.
Your final year also includes a range of applied modular options including forensic, clinical and counselling, occupational, health, educational, advanced social psychology, and brain and behaviour.
Your course will be based on a series of lectures, with associated seminars, practical workshops and personal tutorials. In addition, your personal tutor will be available for one-to-one bookable meetings and will regularly review and discuss your progress and continual personal development.
An estimated percentage breakdown of how your final grade is assessed: formal examinations 40%; coursework, tests, essays 30%; practical or project work etc.30%.
A compulsory Add+vantage module must also be completed: please see the page on the Add+vantage scheme for more details.
In a typical teaching week you will have a minimum of 14 contact hours of study (classroom, online etc) and this will break down as:
Personal tutorial/small group teaching: 1 hour of tutorial each week
Medium group teaching: 5 hours of workshops or seminars each week
Large group teaching: 8 hours of lectures each week
On top of this, you are also expected to spend 26.5 hours each week studying and revising in your own time. There is also the option to make appointments with tutors in their available office hours
Psychology BSc (Hons)