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BSc (Hons) Psychology

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

If you fancy learning about the inner workings of the mind and human behavior, the UWSs BSc Psychology degree is for you. Youll study the human mind and associated behavior and develop key skills in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data €“ which will allow you to apply your knowledge in research and investigation processes to solve problems in real-world settings.

General Eligibility

Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. We may be able to provide you with a contextual offer if you fall into one of the categories below:

  • You have been in care (care-experienced/care-leaver)

  • You are a young carer

  • government-recognizedecognised asylum or refugee status

  • You are estranged from your family or guardians

  • You live in a SIMD decile 1-4 (SIMD20/40)* Scottish postcode area

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Introduction to key psychology topics and methods of investigation.

2 Year 2
  • Develop skills in research design and data analysis;

  • Explore key topics in developmental and biological psychology, and social and cognitive psychology.

3 Year 3

You will focus on the key areas of psychology for BPS accreditation:

  • Developmental psychology

  • Social psychology

  • Biological psychology

  • Cognitive psychology

  • Personality and individual differences

4 Year 4
  • Carry out a research dissertation on a psychology topic of your choice;

  • Deepen your knowledge of applied psychology through specialist optional modules

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5.

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