Psychology BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Bangor

£ 13,300 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    September

The course covers the investigation of behaviour from infancy to old age, and deals with the biological, social and individual factors that affect human psychology. This course offers you the widest possible choice of modules, which enables you to tailor your study as your interests develop.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bangor (Gwynedd)
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LL57 2DG

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


The course aims to enable understudies to: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for the history of psychology (History of Psychology).
Outline the minimal standards of ethical approval by the British Psychological Society and discuss how these standards apply to modern research in psychology (Research Ethics)
Discuss the demarcation problem with specific focus on the location of psychology with regards to the boundary between science and pseudoscience (Demarcation)
Discuss the progression of scientific knowledge and understanding (Scientific Progression)
Discuss the importance of hypothesis testing (Hypothesis Testing)


This BSc Psychology is the broadest degree option we offer so is suitable for students who want to follow any of the main psychological professions (clinical psychology, educational psychology, counselling psychology, health psychology, etc). In addition, there are careers open to graduates and postgraduates from any discipline. These include, for example, careers in management training, accountancy, teaching, nursing, social work, the police and the armed forces.

Our typical offers are between 340 280 points to include 2 A2 level subjects, applicants are strongly preferred to have at least 1 relevant Science A2. General Studies and Key Skills are excluded. GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade C is required. Relevant Science A2: Maths, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Psychology and Science.
We give full recognition to alternative qualifications, including the International Baccalaureate, BTEC, NVQ (level 3) and GNVQ (Advanced).

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Subjects

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychology
  • IT
  • Human Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Behavioural Psychology
  • Biological Psychology
  • Pure psychology
  • Psychological Society
  • Developmental Psychology Module Facts

Course programme

All modules in the 1st and 2nd years are compulsory, with students free to choose from a large number of modules in the 3rd year and the 4th year if undertaking the MSci degree. Each year, you study a total of 120 credits and the modules build over the years to provide both breadth and depth of understanding. Your Research We put great emphasis on developing your research skills. As part of the Research Methods modules, you'll be taking part in practical sessions in which you design studies, run your own experiments, gather and analyse data and report your findings. You'll gradually acquire the skills you need to design and conduct your own research project in Year 3. There will be opportunities to conduct research in industry, hospitals, schools, nurseries and other institutions with which we have strong research links. We also have a wide range of specialist research laboratories including MRI, ERP, TMS, Eye tracking, etc.

Psychology BSc (Hons)

£ 13,300 VAT inc.