Psychology - BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    3 Years

Looking for Birmingham psychology courses? Our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society and allows you to take a year-long industry placement.

Make sense of the real world through gaining a deep understanding of how the core and specialised areas in psychology contribute to our understanding of contemporary issues, as well as looking at the role of brain function across multiple psychological perspectives.

You’ll apply scientific reasoning and evaluate patterns of behaviour, gaining key transferable skills in communication, teamwork and problem-solving.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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City North Campus, B42 2SU

Start date

On request

About this course

You will develop knowledge and understanding of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods. Our Psychology department works in partnership with the nationally recognised Advance HE to continually develop the quality of both our staff and the course, focusing on self-development, contemporary learning practices and integrating practice within the community.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

GCSE - GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above. Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment. Equivalent qualifications will be considered.

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2020

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Subjects

  • Counselling Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Psychopathology
  • Educational psychology
  • Parapsychology
  • Cyberpsychology
  • Legal Psychology

Course programme

Year One

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Psychology and Research Skills
  • Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics
  • Introduction to Psychopathology
  • Contemporary Issues and Applied Psychology
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:
  • Parapsychology
  • Popular Images and Psychological Understanding
Year Two

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 60 credits):
  • Qualitative Research Methods and Analyses
  • Neuropsychology
  • Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete at least 60 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Occupational Health Psychology
  • Real World Work Experiences
  • Infancy
  • Work Experience
  • Stress and Disease
  • Cultural Psychology
  • Understanding Mass Killing

Final Year

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):
  • Applied Social Psychology
  • Lifespan Psychology
  • Integrative Psychology Project
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete at least 40 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:
  • Legal Psychology
  • Communication and Language
  • Attachment Theory, Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Advanced Statistics
  • Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disorders
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Gender and Sexualities
  • Ageing and the Brain

Additional information

UCAS Code: C800

Study mode: Full Time (3 Years), Sandwich (4 Years), Part Time (5 Years)

UK Students 

Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021

Mode
 
Full Time

Duration
3 Years

Fees
£9,250 per year

Sandwich

Duration
4 Years
 
Mode
Part Time

Duration
5 Years

International students

Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021

Mode 
Full Time

Duration
3 Years

Fees
£13,200 per year

Sandwich

Duration
4 Years

Psychology - BSc (Hons)

Price on request