Psychology - BSc (Hons) with Integrated Foundation

Regent's University London

Bachelor's degree

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    September

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Integrated Foundation includes one year of Foundation Studies and is designed for those who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to the BSc (Hons), or for those who have had a prolonged absence from education. The foundation year provides a thorough grounding in the subject. It enables you to acquire valuable theoretical and practical experience at a measured pace, as well as the transferable skills important for higher education in general. The BSc (Hons) emphasises the psychosocial aspects of human behaviour. The programme has a distinctive design and content structure which reflects our expertise and London location. Register for an Open Day Why should I choose this programme? Psychology covers a wide range of topics and captures the public imagination. We are all part of groups, organisations, relationships, and consequently an insight into the workings of human behaviour and motivation is of relevance and interest to us all. The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Integrated Foundation offers a pathway to gaining an understanding of such processes. Key skills, aims and objectives Gain a challenging and enjoyable overview of psychology Develop an understanding of the theory and methods involved in studying psychology Benefit from a supportive, student-centred learning environment Learn the skills necessary for success in higher education Future opportunities There are many excellent career opportunities open to psychology graduates. A degree in psychology equips you with strong transferable skills including the ability to evaluate evidence, analyse research data, communicate clearly and solve complex problems. These skills are valued highly by employers. Many psychology graduates pursue careers in fields such as education, social services, advertising, marketing and...

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London
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Inner Circle, Regent's Park, NW1 4NS

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About this course


Study methods The foundation course includes essential study skills and supervised study. It will give you the chance to explore topics in a non-pressurised group environment. You will have the support of a personal tutor as well as contact with individual academics and a range of academic materials. In the BSc, different psychological theories and ideas are discussed, and courses include both theoretical and practical components. Besides lectures, seminars and tutorials you will participate in ‘lab classes’ and learn how to conduct your own psychology experiments, working with other students. Assessment structure For the BSc, there are assessment periods at the end of each term and at the end of the year. You will be assessed through Academic coursework essays Open-book in-class essays Multiple-choice tests Oral presentations Multi-media presentations Experimental...

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Design
  • Project
  • Human Behaviour

Course programme

Length

The four-year BSc (Hons) Psychology with Integrated Foundation includes two 12-week foundation level terms, followed by six 12-week terms at BSc (Hons) level, bringing the programme to a total of eight terms.

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Successful completing the Foundation programme means that you can move automatically onto the BSc if you wish to.

The BSc (Hons) Psychology combines theoretical and practical components and builds research skills across the three years, culminating in the final year double-module Research Project.

A careful balance of core and elective modules allows you to gain a thorough grounding in the essential basics of the discipline, in Years 1-2, prior to specialising and pursuing individual interests in Years 2-3.

 

Modules

Foundation Year

  • Introducing Psychology
  • Applied Psychologies
  • Brain and Behaviour
  • Introduction to Counselling
  • Research Methods and Experimental Design with Statistics for Beginners
  • Social and Developmental Psychology 

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BSc (Hons) Psychology

Year 1 and 2 core modules:

  • Applied Cognitive Psychology
  • Applied Social Psychology
  • Biological and Cognitive Psychology
  • Biopsychology
  • Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
  • Global Perspectives
  • History and Concepts in Therapies and Counselling Psychology
  • Individual Difference and Society
  • Lifespan 1 and 2
  • Research Methods 1, 2 3 and 4

Year 2 core modules:

  • Lifespan 2
  • Research Methods 3
  • Research Module 4 mini-project

Year 2 elective modules:

  • Psychopathology
  • Psychology of Sport and Performance

Year 3 core modules:

  • Cultural Psychology
  • Positive Psychology
  • Research Project

Year 3 elective modules:

  • Counselling Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Psychology of Fashion
  • Psychology of Sexuality and Gender

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Elective modules on offer may vary from year to year. Other elective modules offered previously include:

  • Peace, Conflict and Environment
  • Psychology of Fashion, Fame and Identity
  • Psychology of Film and Theatre
  • Psychology of Music

Additional information

Important information:

With COVID-19 likely to generate worldwide quarantine restrictions and travel disruption for some time, and noting our duty to prevent our students from being impacted by a potential second wave, we've made the decision to deliver the Autumn 2020 Term online and prepare to return to campus in January 2021.

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