BSc (Hons) Psychology (subject to validation)

• History and Context
• Introduction to Social Psychology
• Introduction to Biological Psychology
• Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
• Introduction to Developmental Psychology
• Individual Differences
• Research Methods 1
• Psychometrics

• Research Methods 2
• Minor Research Project
• Applied Psychology
• Psychology in Society
• Introduction to Neuropsychology
• Health Psychology

• Major Research Project
• Literature Review
• Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
• Forensic Psychology* (available as negotiated learning)
• Counselling Psychology* (available as negotiated learning)
• Cyberpsychology and New Media* (available as negotiated learning)
• Psychology of Education* (available as negotiated learning)
• Positive Psychology* (available as negotiated learning)

You will need a minimum 80 UCAS Tariff points. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry criteria but have relevant work / life experience will be considered on an individual basis.

In addition, for this programme, you will be required to have a GCSE (or equivalent level 2 qualification) at grade 4 (formerly grade C) or above in English and Mathematics.

All applicants must show that they have a good level of spoken or written English, and if English is not your first language you'll need to demonstrate the ability to study in English.

All applicants will have to interview successfully.

Care Leavers or Young Carers

We want students from all backgrounds to have the opportunity to go to University. If you have spent three months or more in local authority care OR are a young carer, you will be eligible for a contextual offer. This is a grade reduction of 1-A Level grade below our standard entry requirements. For example, a standard offer of CCC, would become CCD. MMM at Level 3 Extended Diploma would become MMP. To apply we advise that you tick the box on your UCAS application which identifies you have spent time in care and to help identify you as eligible for our contextual offer.

Each module is formally assessed and these submissions will count towards your module mark with feedback usually given within 15 working days following the submission of the work. A variety of assessment methods are used on the course.

At Level Four all assessment is predominantly coursework based, including academic essays, presentations, laboratory reports, and reflective reports. There are also multiple-choice class tests in several modules.

Level Five has similar coursework requirements with the majority of assignments focusing on the application of psychological theory to real world practices and situations. There is a single formal examination at this level.

At Level Six, a large part of the assessed work is focused on independent research conducted by the students through the Major Research Project and the Literature Review. It is a requirement of the BPS accreditation that the Major Research Project module is passed.

The remaining modules are assessed through a combination of examinations and coursework. It should be noted that feedback is part of the ongoing learning cycle which is not limited to written feedback.

Other forms of feedback include draft feedback opportunities on all assignments, one-to-one meetings with module or personal tutors, project supervision meetings, and workshop discussions within the timetabled sessions.

Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your module tutor.

The learning environment and facilities could include classrooms, lecture theatres, technology suites, laboratories and workshops, library and skills labs, small group and quiet zones. Learning methods will vary according to the programme of study but will include lectures and group tutorials. In addition, seminars, field trips, laboratory and workshop practical, guest lectures, discussions and debates all contribute to the learning experience to support the acquisition of subject specific skills and knowledge and the development of transferable and employment related skills.

You should typically expect to have around 15 contact hours per week if you are studying full time.

In addition, you will have timetabled meetings with your personal tutor.  

You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. The team could include senior academics, professional practitioners with industry experience, demonstrators and technical officers. 

Timetables

We endeavour to make timetables available one month before you start your course. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Part-time classes are normally scheduled on one or two days per week. 

On this course, students generally spend up to 2 days a week in College, if you choose to study the course full-time. As all course timetables are subject to change you should not make definite plans based on this information; this information is intended as a guide only. Please remember that you will be expected to carry out work in your own time in addition to the time you spend in College.

Overall Workload

Your overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity, and any field trips which may take place.

Academic Support

We have a dedicated Student Engagement Team who will be able to provide support in the following areas;

• Study Skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
• Written English
• Academic Writing (including referencing)
• Research Skills

We also have an Emotional Health & Wellbeing Team and Disability Advice Service in addition to Academic Coaches.

Graduates have gone on to further study at post-graduate level, including gaining PhD qualification. Other areas that graduates have gone on to work with/in:

• Working within the NHS and care sector
• Charity and non-profit organisations.
• Working within individuals on the Autism Spectrum
• Research positions

Some specific roles that previous graduates have gone on to gain include work as a lecturer on an undergraduate programme at Liverpool University, a Smoking Cessation Advisor, a Research Assistant at the University of Central Lancashire and a Mental Health Nurse.