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Psychology BSc (Hons)

University of Derby online learning

Bachelor's degree

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Explore the fascinating subject of psychology and gain the undergraduate qualification you need to enter postgraduate training to become a professional psychologist.

Psychology at Derby is ranked joint fifth in the UK for student satisfaction with the course, and fourth in the UK for student satisfaction with feedback (Guardian University Guide 2020)
93% of our BSc (Hons) Psychology students said that they are satisfied with the overall quality of this course. 94% are also satisfied with the quality of teaching on the course (National Student Survey 2019)
Psychology at Derby is ranked sixth out of 109 institutions for teaching quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018)
Our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society and if you achieve a second class degree or above, and obtain at least 40% in your study in your Independent Study in Psychology, you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. This is needed for postgraduate training to become a professional psychologist
Harness our state-of-the-art facilities, including our psychological observation suite and eye tracker equipment
Learn from lecturers at the forefront of psychological research – you’ll have opportunities to contribute to their projects and to conduct your own research
Gain applied experience through an optional work placement so that you develop the vital skills that employers are looking for

About this course

Psychological knowledge is invaluable in many walks of life, so your career options will be broad. The communication, IT and behavioural research skills you gain on the course will also stand you in good stead wherever your future takes you.

Our graduates are now enjoying success in roles including health service supervisors, assistant therapeutic care workers, mental health support workers, charity leadership, human resource management and scientific or clinical research.

This course also prepares you for further training in psychology and provides an essential platform if you would like to become a professional psychologist. You could go on to masters level study with the University of Derby, including our MSc Behaviour Change, MSc Applied Developmental Psychology, MRes Psychology or MSc Health Psychology. As an accredited course, the MSc Health Psychology will take you further down the route towards becoming a chartered member of the BPS.

GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Grade 4 (or above) or equivalent qualification
6.0 (with 5.5 in each skills area)

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Subjects

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychology
  • Teaching
  • Quality
  • Quality Training
  • University
  • Careers
  • Skills
  • Modules
  • Psychological
  • Qualitative

Course programme

What you will study

You’ll study modules such as:

Stage one
  • Skills and Careers in Psychology 1 (1)
  • Introduction to Biological and Developmental Psychology (1) - This module explores how the brain works by investigating neural structures and neurons. It also introduces concepts and theories relevant to child development
  • Introduction to Social and Cognitive Psychology (1) - This module introduces students to social psychology (the impact that other people have on what we think and do) and cognitive psychology (the mental processes that enable us to think and learn)
  • Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (1) - In this module you will learn how to design, conduct, analyse, and report qualitative and quantitative research in psychology
  • Psychological Research in Practice (1) - An introduction to conducting and reporting research in psychology, involving studies such as seeing whether swearing can reduce pain, and examining whether you are telepathic!
  • Does Psychology Matter? - This module explores the value of psychology in everyday life by exploring topics such as pre-natal screening, serial killers, body image and psychological screening
  • Psychology in the Modern World - This module explores psychological explanations for a diverse range of behaviours/concepts relevant to the modern world, e.g. Conspiracy Theory, Nature Connection and Hoarding
Stage two
  • Skills and Careers in Psychology 2 (1) - This module provides students with academic, careers, and employability support. It focuses on careers goals and personal development planning
  • Biological and Developmental Psychology (1) - The Biological component explores links between the brain and various areas of behaviour. The Developmental component explores psychological theories of several areas of child development
  • Social and Cognitive Psychology (1)
  • Quantitative Methods and Individual Differences (1) - This module builds upon previous modules and gives you a deeper understanding of how to conduct research in psychology, particular relating to differences between individuals
  • Qualitative Methods: The Individual in Society (1) - This module introduces a range of qualitative methodologies and explores the different insights these approaches bring to the area of individual differences
Optional modules:
  • Psychopathology: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Issues
  • Anomalistic Psychology and Parapsychology - This module covers the psychology of paranormal experiences and beliefs, including ghostly experiences, religious belief, and how and why people report such experiences
  • Cyber-psychology - This module explores the use of technology (e.g., smartphones, the Internet) on human behaviour and how psychological research and theory can help explain our interactions with technology
  • Philosophical Psychology - This module tackles the big questions that make your brain hurt; monism, dualism, consciousness, free will and determinism
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology - This module provides an overview of various sport and exercise psychology topics and focuses on how psychology can be used by practitioners to enhance performance and physical activity
  • The Psychology of Health - This module applies psychology to understanding and explaining our experience of health, ill-health (illness) and our engagement with healthcare systems
Industrial Placement Year (optional)

This course offers an ‘Industrial Placement Year’ giving you the opportunity to enhance your practical skills by putting theory into practice, network in your industry and stand-out in the graduate job market. The placement year takes place in your third year, once completed, you would return to University to complete your final year of studies.
  • Applied Professional Practice
  • Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice
Stage three
  • Independent Study in Psychology (1) - Under academic supervision, students formulate meaningful psychological research questions and/or hypotheses, select appropriate methods, collect and analyse empirical data, and produce a scientific report
Optional modules:
  • Addictive Behaviours - The module examines how psychological theories can help understand addictions, including those involving both legal and illegal substances; and behavioural addictions not involving substance use
  • Autism, Asperger’s and ADHD
  • Atypical Language Development - Communication is at the heart of everything we do as humans. In this module, we explore how to support children whose language acquisition is atypical
  • Clinical Applications of Psychology
  • Emotion in Context - Have you ever wondered to what extent emotion influences our daily functioning; from what we perceive, to the way we feel and/or perform, to the day-to-day decisions we make? If so then this module is for you – providing the scientific underpinnings of emotion
  • Family Health Across the Lifespan - This module takes a lifespan perspective to explore how psychological theory can be applied to understanding family experiences of health and illness
  • Forensic Applications of Psychology - The module gives students a thorough introduction to the application of psychology to our understanding of criminal behaviour and the criminal justice system
  • Human Behaviour and Evolution - This module explores the role of evolution and culture in explaining a diverse range of behaviours such as war, homosexuality, and religion
  • Neuropsychology - The purpose of the module is to try to explain what it is like to be without a cognitive facility. The module draws on real case studies to help explain the difficulty of drawing conclusions about the relationship between brain and behaviour
  • Schizophrenia - This module tackles the real problems faced by people who are suffering from schizophrenia
  • Psychology in Education
  • The Dark Side of Psychology
  • The Psychology of Pain - This module explores and integrates current theory and research in key areas of pain and pain management from a psychological perspective
  • The Psychology of Rationality
  • Work Readiness - This module aims to give students an advantage in a competitive graduate job market by ensuring they have graduate-level experience, and are prepared and ready for work

Additional information

UK/EU fee
£9,250 per year* (2020/21)

International fee
£14,045 per year (2020/21)

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