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BSc in Applied Psychology

University of Leicester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

We have an extensive program of lectures and talks from invited speakers. Chartered psychologists from a broad range of areas (occupational, clinical, forensic, and counseling) give insights into how they achieved their career paths and what the subject can involve.

Our annual careers event in the summer term, 'Intentions after Graduation,' is designed to help you focus on potential careers and the ways into them. Our careers activity is based on feedback from current students – our focus is on your priorities.

We also have a departmental Careers Tutor who organizes regular employability events and will provide you with individual advice relating to your career plans.

General Eligibility

A-levels: ABB/BBB. We may consider two AS-levels in place of one A2 level. General Studies accepted.

EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B.

GCSE: Five subjects at grade C/4 to include English Language, Mathematics or Statistics, and a science (acceptable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science, or Additional Science)

Access to HE Diploma: Strong Science based course is preferred. Pass with 45 credits at Level 3 with 30 credits at distinction, plus GCSEs as above.

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points overall. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or grade 3 in HL Maths, grade 4 in science, and English if subjects not held at GCSE.

BTEC Nationals: Applied Science or Health and Social Care preferred. Pass Extended Diploma with DDM, plus GCSEs as above in all cases. Subsidiary Diplomas and Diplomas may be considered in addition to supplementary qualifications.

T Levels: Merit. Please contact our Admissions Team for full details of T Levels accepted.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Historical Perspectives in Psychology

  • Introduction to Brain and Behaviour

  • Introduction to Sensation, Perception, and Cognition

  • Introduction to Developmental, Social, and Applied Psychology

  • Psychological Research Skills 1

  • Psychological Research Skills 2

  • Thinking and Communicating Like a Psychologist 1

  • Thinking and Communicating Like a Psychologist 2

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Psychopathology: an integrated approach to disorders of the mind

  • Social and Developmental Psychology

  • Practical Research Skills in Psychology

  • Information Processing and Cognition

  • Applied Psychology Research Project

  • Topics in Professional Psychology

Option modules

  • Topics in Health and Wellbeing

  • Topics in Clinical Neuroscience

  • Topics in Social and Developmental Psychology

  • Introduction to Programming for Psychology

3 Year 3
  • Year in Industry orAbroad (optional)

4 Year 4

Core modules

  • Advanced Applied Psychology

  • Advanced Social and Developmental Psychology

  • Brain and Cognition

  • Applied Psychology Dissertation

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. You may need to prove your English ability if your first language is not English. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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