BSc (Hons) Psychology

5.0
3 reviews
  • I have an enjoyable journey and received lots of support in my studies in Hertfordshire.
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  • Keep up the work and yourself on top of things and look into what taught to be updated. don't flow with the fun.
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  • Studies are bit tough but people and facilities are good.
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Bachelor's degree

In Hatfield

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Hatfield

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    September

With a reputation for academic excellence, practical value and intellectual rigour, our BPS-accredited psychology degree is one of the most respected courses of its kind in the UK. This fascinating degree gives you a grounding in all major areas of psychology and our graduates are thoroughly prepared for employment, postgraduate research and professional training. Our psychology department is one of the largest of any British university, offering a stimulating environment with high-profile, research-active staff and exceptionally well-equipped labs and computer facilities. In addition to covering core psychology topics, there are a number of specialist modules including individual differences, cyberpsychology, non-verbal behaviour, and forensic and clinical psychology.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Hatfield (Herefordshire)
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University of Hertfordshire (College Lane Campus), Hatfield AL10 9AB, UK

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


One of the largest psychology departments in the countryOur Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological SocietyOur staff are actively engaged in significant research which is reflected by our excellent, Grade 4 rating in the Higher Education Funding Council's last Research Assessment Exercise. See a list of our Psychology staff here.Well equipped laboratories with excellent computing facilitiesWe were awarded a Teaching Quality rating of excellent (23 out of 24) in our subject review.Work experience module in second year so students can understand various ways to apply their learningA range of career focussed optional modules, including educational, counselling, forensic, and clinical psychology. A vibrant research seminar series- contributed to by leading academics from across the country


If you choose not to pursue a career as a professional psychologist then the knowledge and skills you acquire throughout your studies will be applicable in a number of other employment settings.Psychology graduates are highly sought after by a wide range of employers, such as marketing, personnel, local government and retail, most of whom look for graduates with an extensive set of transferable skills. A degree in psychology opens up a wide range of career opportunities, not restricted to psychology, and graduates are highly employable.Typical jobs include Management, Team Leader, Support Worker, Project Coordinator, Victim Contact Officer, Research Assistant, Probation Services Officer, and Therapist for Autistic Children
Employers: BUPA, Probation Service, Work with Families, Excel, Victim Support Team, North Herts Partnership, Sony, Autism West Midlands

112 UCAS points

This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Society with the Graduate Basis for Registration, provided the minimum standard of qualification of second class honours is achieved. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

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Reviews

5.0
excellent
  • I have an enjoyable journey and received lots of support in my studies in Hertfordshire.
    |
  • Keep up the work and yourself on top of things and look into what taught to be updated. don't flow with the fun.
    |
  • Studies are bit tough but people and facilities are good.
    |
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4.9
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Student

5.0
20/01/2019
What I would highlight: I have an enjoyable journey and received lots of support in my studies in Hertfordshire.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
21/09/2018
What I would highlight: Keep up the work and yourself on top of things and look into what taught to be updated. don't flow with the fun.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Daniel

5.0
30/06/2018
What I would highlight: Studies are bit tough but people and facilities are good.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2022
2018

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 5 years

Subjects

  • Criminal Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Psychopathology
  • Psychological Research
  • Brain & Behaviour
  • Language Psychology
  • Statistics for Psychologists

Course programme

Work placement

Students have the opportunity to undertake a four-week work placement during the second year of their studies between the second and final years of the degree programme. A reflective report of the work placement can contribute to the final year assessment. This is a good opportunity for students to obtain experience in their chosen setting and sometimes leads to future job opportunities.

Structure

Level 4

Core Modules
  • The Academic Mind - 15 Credits
  • Research Methods for Psychologists 1 - 30 Credits
  • Introductory Developmental and Language Psychology - 15 Credits
  • Foundations of Social and Cognitive Psychology - 15 Credits
  • Statistics for Psychologists 1 - 15 Credits
  • Psychology in Action - 15 Credits
  • Brain & Behaviour - 15 Credits
Optional

Level 5

Core Modules
  • Psychology Work Experience Practical - 0 Credits
  • Psychological Research - 15 Credits
  • Statistics for Psychologists 2 - 15 Credits
  • Research Methods for Psychologists 2 - 15 Credits
  • Biological Psychology - 15 Credits
  • Developmental Psychology - 15 Credits
  • Cognition - 15 Credits
Optional
  • Contemporary Social Psychology - 15 Credits
  • Cyberpsychology - 15 Credits
  • Understanding Individuals: Personal Construct Psychology - 15 Credits
  • Nonverbal Behaviour - 15 Credits
  • Schools of Psychotherapy - 15 Credits
Level 6

Core Modules
  • Personality: Past and Present Debates - 15 Credits
  • People and Society - 15 Credits
  • Psychology Work Experience - 15 Credits
  • Psychology Project - 30 Credits
Optional
  • Occupational and Work Psychology - 15 Credits
  • Cognitive Neuropsychology - 15 Credits
  • Topics in Psychopathology - 15 Credits
  • Topics in Forensic and Criminal Psychology - 15 Credits
  • Advanced Topics in Memory - 15 Credits
  • Health Psychology - 15 Credits
  • Year Study Abroad - 15 Credits
  • Brain Disorders - 15 Credits
  • Advanced Topics in Thinking - 15 Credits

Additional information

International fee

£11950 for the 2018/2019 academic year

BSc (Hons) Psychology

Price on request