BSc (Hons) Psychology
University of Essex Online
Delivered 100% online and part-time, so you can fit studying around your existing work and family commitments
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The BSc (Hons) Psychology includes many thought-provoking topics, including forensic and investigative psychology, education psychology, the psychology of sport and exercise, and critical social psychology. You’ll also get to develop your knowledge within a particular psychology topic of interest by writing a 30-credit final project.
Upon graduation, you’ll have a strong understanding of the scientific and theoretical underpinnings of the discipline. You’ll also develop detailed knowledge of several specialised areas/ applications of psychology, including the ability to recognise the variability and diversity of psychological functioning (and its significance).
You’ll develop a number of transferable skills including critical-thinking, communication, evidence-based reasoning, investigative abilities, data analysis and lots more.
Throughout this course, you'll explore a broad range of topics including:
- the major developmental milestones from a variety of theoretical perspectives why people differ from one another
- the principles of psycho and pharmacotherapeutic in the treatment of mental health
- theories and methods in the field of social psychology
- the role of memory as the mediator of cognitive processes
Finally, you'll be able to build on your research skills acquired during the programme through your final project on a psychology topic that is of personal interest to you.
A shorter 16-month CertHE is also available for this course, equal to a total of 120 credits.
Gaining an undergraduate qualification with the University of Essex Online also puts you in good stead for your career prospects. Results from our 2024 Career and Employability Survey showed:
- 7 in 10 undergraduate students would recommend us to a friend
- 4 in 5 undergraduates said their studies helped career progression
- 2 in 5 students feel ready to make a career change
- 90% of students felt better prepared for their career after studying with us
Who is this course for?
Provided you gain at least a Lower Second-Class (2.2) Honours degree overall – as well as passing your Final Psychology Project with a minimum grade of 40% – you’ll be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with BPS.
Requirements
At University of Essex Online, we believe everyone should be able to access education. That’s why we take both academic and work-based experience into account when deciding if a student is eligible for a course. All our potential students are assessed individually by a dedicated Admissions team who’ll determine whether they’re right for either our academic, open or work experience entry route onto our courses.
Career path
The BSc (Hons) Psychology opens up a whole range of career paths. You could choose to specialise in clinical, educational, forensic, health or occupational psychology – or enter related sectors such as counselling, research, healthcare, security, education, business or the civil sector.
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