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BSc (Hons) Psychology

University of Worcester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Psychology degree at the University of Worcester provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts and theories in psychology. The course covers various areas of psychology, including cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical psychology. Students will learn to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems through practical experiences and case studies. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers in fields such as mental health services, research, and education.

Additional Information

The University of Worcester has a dedicated psychology department with state-of-the-art facilities, including a brain imaging suite and a sensory motor laboratory. The course is designed to meet the British Psychological Society's (BPS) Stage 1 requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC), which is necessary for those wishing to pursue a career in psychology.

Discover the Power of Psychology at University of Worcester

The University of Worcester has a strong reputation for teaching and research in psychology, with a dedicated team of academics who are passionate about the subject. The course provides students with a supportive learning environment and ample opportunities for practical experience. Plus, the university's location in Worcestershire offers easy access to a variety of placement sites for work experience.

Why You Should Study This Course

Our courses have been designed to develop you as the psychologist of the future. From innovative and career-focused assessments to understanding the challenges global societies will face in the future, your course will equip you with the skills and aptitude to make a difference.

Whatever your course (business, clinical, counseling, forensic, health, psychology, or sport and exercise psychology), you will be taught by specialist practitioners whose work is underpinned by contemporary research. All courses are also accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), putting you in a great position when you’re starting your career.

You will learn from real-world experience, share in cutting-edge research and experience a genuine taste of the work you could be doing after you graduate.

General Eligibility

112 UCAS tariff points

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Mandatory:

  • Introducing Psychology

  • Investigating Psychology

  • Professional Skills and Practice

Optional:

  • Applied Psychology 1: Performance, Health, and Wellbeing

  • Applied Psychology 2: Forensic and Therapeutic Settings

2 Year 2

Mandatory:

  • Cognitive Neuroscience and Biological Approaches

  • The Individual and the Social World

  • Research Skills in Psychology

Optional:

  • Psychology in the Real World

  • Evolution and Human Behaviour

3 Year 3

Mandatory:

  • Psychology Research Project

Optional:

  • Business Psychology

  • Coaching Psychology

  • Counselling Skills in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology

  • Positive Psychology

  • Cyberpsychology

  • Living with Long Term Conditions

  • Social Cognition & Emotion

  • Understanding Trauma & Violence

  • Negotiated Topics in Psychology

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
Apprentices whose first language is not English must have a minimum standard of English at IELTS 6 (with no less than 5.5 in any component).

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