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BSc (Hons) Psychology (Distance Learning)

University of East London, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course is ideal if youre committed to living or working away from our School of Psychology in east London. Wherever youre based, our academic and administrative teams will support you. Theyre highly experienced in supporting distance learners. The key advantages of this new course are that you have the flexibility of choosing when you can study and access your own personal tutor as well as online forums. It follows the format of our highly successful campus-based degree, which has been developed within our highly respected School of Psychology over a period of more than 50 years. While other universities may require some attendance, this course is delivered entirely online through our virtual learning environment, UELDirect. Theres no requirement for attendance in any of your modules. But this course requires a lot of self-discipline and time management is the key.

General Eligibility

Accepted Qualifications

112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the

UCAS tariff calculator, including:

  • A Level in at least two subjects

  • BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM

  • BTEC Diploma – D*D*

  • Access to HE Diploma

  • T Levels

  • International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at a Higher Level

We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator and will assess the suitability, on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to one of the above, you should have:

  • GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English

  • GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

  • Thinking Like a Psychologist (Mental Wealth)

  • Introduction to Biological and Social and Individual Differences

  • Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental Psychology

  • Psychology in Applied Contexts

  • Researching with Small Samples

  • Researching with Larger Samples

2 Year 2

CORE MODULES

  • Individual Differences and Diversity

  • Psychological Research Methods

  • Topics in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology

  • Applications of Psychobiology and Social Psychology

  • Work-Based Learning in Psychology (Mental Wealth)

OPTIONAL MODULES

  • The Psychology of Sleep and Dreaming

  • Research Skills in Cognitive Neuroscience

  • Introduction to Forensic Psychology

  • Psychology, Identity and Society

  • Childhood: Difficulties and Differences Across Development

3 Year 3

CORE MODULES

  • Psychology in Communication and Social Engagement  (Mental Wealth)

  • Psychology Research Project

  • The Psychology of Mental Health

OPTIONAL MODULES

  • Drugs and Addictive Behaviours

  • Cyberpsychology

  • Advanced Forensic Psychology

  • Health Psychology

  • Advanced Developmental Psychology

  • Psychology of Choice

  • Cognitive Neuropsychology

  • Psychology of Belief

  • Occupational Psychology

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; 5.5 in Listening and Reading (or recognised equivalent).

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