Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of Derby Online
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Overview
There are only two online BSc (Hons) Psychology degrees in the UK that have been accredited by The British Psychological Society, and this is the most established. We’ve been successfully running this online Psychology degree for eight years and it remains one of our most popular online degrees. Completing an accredited degree is an essential first step to becoming a qualified psychologist. But even if that isn’t your career goal, this is still a fascinating subject to study.
Listen to our latest Psychology webinar
If you are interested in finding out more about this course, listen to the recording of our latest Psychology webinar which gives an overview of online learning at Derby plus an introduction to the BSc (Hons) Psychology degree from programme leader Kevin Silber.
During the final stage of this online course, in addition to the compulsory core areas of Psychology you can also choose from a range of optional modules, allowing you to follow your own interests. These may be in areas such as Addictive Behaviours, Applied Psychology and Ergonomics or Autism, Asperger’s and ADHD.
With a choice of start dates – September, January or May – and interactive online learning materials, you have the flexibility to study at the most convenient time and place for you. Course modules still operate within a fixed trimester but you can choose to study during the day, in the evenings or at the weekend rather than having to attend fixed lectures.
Accredited and non accredited routesLearning online provides plenty of opportunities to interact with our expert online tutors and your fellow students.
As an online student hoping to gain Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the BPS you must also attend a one week residential held at the University of Derby’s Kedleston Road campus. The residential week provides you with the opportunity to experience different aspects of psychology, such as experimental design, running practical exercises in labs, group data collection and statistics.
If you are unable to attend the residential week, or you don't need GBC you can take an alternative module instead and graduate with a non-accredited BSc (Hons) Psychological Studies.
Description
To complete Stage 1:
You will need to complete all six core modules (120 credits) listed below before you can progress on to Stage 2. We will confirm your study pattern once your application has been accepted.
To complete Stage 2:
You must complete six modules (120 credits) before you can progress on to Stage 3.
BSc (Hons) Psychology: To graduate with a BPS accredited degree title, you will need to complete the core modules below, including the Psychology in Practice module and choose one of the optional modules listed under Option A.
BSc (Hons) Psychological Studies: If you do not want or need to graduate with the BPS accredited degree, you will be awarded the title of BSc (Hons) Psychological Studies. For this award, you will need to complete the four core modules as well as two optional modules listed under Option A below. You will not be required to complete the Psychology in Practice module.
To complete Stage 3:
You will need to complete a double module plus 4 optional modules:
BSc (Hons) Psychology: You will need to complete the Psychology Research Project (double module), plus four 20 credit optional modules.
BSc (Hons) Psychological Studies: You will need to complete the Psychology Literature Review Project (double module), plus four additional 20 credit modules.
Your Online Tutor or Online Learning Advisor will advise you of the optional modules available but they may include subjects such as Addictive Behaviours; ADHD, Autism and Aspergers, Pain Psychology, Family Health Psychology or Vision and Cognition.
Stage 1
- Introduction to Biological Psychology
- Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
- Introduction to Developmental Psychology
- Introduction to Social Psychology
- Psychology: Traditions and Skills
- Research Methods and Analysis in Psychology
Stage 2
- Abnormal Psychology
- Brain Behaviour and Human Development
- Cognitive Processes and the Social World
- Option A: Anomalistic Psychology and Parapsychology
- Option A: Cyberpsychology
- Option A: Eating Behaviours
- Option A: Gendered Lives
- Option A: The Psychology of Health
- Psychology in Practice (core module for GBC only)
- Quantitative Research Methods and Individual Differences
- The Individual in Psychology: Qualitative Understandings
Requirements
You will require A levels (excluding General Studies) or equivalent qualifications, such as a BTEC National Diploma, Scottish Highers etc. You'll also need GCSE Maths and English Language (minimum grade C).
We also accept Access qualifications (with a grade of 22 merits or a distinction).
Additionally, we can consider all the information that you've included in your application. We want to see that you're enthusiastic and motivated to take this course and that you have the potential to benefit from studying your degree through online learning.
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