Psychology
University of Chichester
UCAS Code: C800 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Chichester
UCAS Code: C800 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
To include Psychology or a science A level at B. Also require GCSEs: English language, mathematics and a science at grade C or better
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma: Pass with at least 12 credits worth of science units at Merit
The University welcomes the Extended Project Qualification and this will be taken into account in offers (where presented by an applicant).
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About this course
**Gain a scientific understanding of the mind, brain, behaviour and experience**
Engage in the scientific study of experience and behaviour
Our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree course allows you to explore why we act the way we do, how we interact with other people and the emotional significance we attach to these interactions.
**Explore all areas of psychology**
Throughout your studies, you will explore the core principles that underline everyday human experience, as you examine how certain behaviours can be explained using psychological constructs and methods of investigation.
**Undertake your own practical research**
Using our range of specialist psychology equipment and facilities, you will use your own practical research and analytic skills to explain everyday experiences and complete experiments to enhance your learning.
You are also encouraged to select your own dissertation project and research method in your final year with a dedicated supervisor to support your individual approach, and you can also volunteer as a research assistant in the Psychology Department.
**Small teaching groups for more personalised support**
Our small, interactive seminars mean you are seen as an individual and not just another face in the crowd, as our lecturers get to know you and how best to support your academic and personal development.
**Study core principles including:**
- Biological psychology
- Cognitive psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Individual difference psychology
- Mental health and forensic psychology
- Social psychology.
**Learn from expert and experienced practicing researchers**
All our lecturers are active researchers or practitioners alongside their teaching roles, meaning that they bring their knowledge and research directly into the classroom with them, so you can be sure that you are engaged in the latest from the field of Psychology.
**Prepare for your future career**
Psychology graduates are sought after across a wide range of sectors including human resources, education, sport, social care and the creative industries, and so this degree will help develop your prospects in a variety of future careers.
**Accreditation**
Our BSc (Hons) Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means you’ll graduate with an industry-recognised qualification ready that acts as a first step to becoming a psychologist.
**On this course you will:**
- Explore all areas of psychology as you engage with complex, real-world problems.
- Investigate psychological principles and theories using advanced research methods.
- Learn from research-active and experienced lecturers who get to know you and your needs.
- Choose your own research dissertation topic with the support of a dedicated, expert supervisor.
- Have the opportunity to volunteer as a Research or a Teaching Assistant in the psychology department.
- Learn on a BPS-accredited course and take the first step to becoming a psychologist.
Modules
Develop an in-depth understanding of key psychological principles and theories
Year One
In your first year, you will explore the fundamental principles of psychology studies, as you begin to explore the science of our everyday experiences and learn the key research methods and skills you will use throughout your degree.
Year Two
Your second year will expand your knowledge of all areas of psychology and further develop your experiment design, research analysis and criticism skills.
Year Three
In your final year, you will apply your skills and understanding to a variety of real-world contexts, as you develop your professional research skills ahead of a final-year project on a topic of your choice.
Choose to specialise in a range of practical applications
In addition to the modules below, you will be able to select additional optional modules to specialise in the practical application of theory to a range of disciplines including sport and exercise, health, business, marketing, early years, education and the creative arts.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed through a range of assignments including:
Scientific reports
Essays
Exams
Group and individual presentations
Poster design
Research participation.
You may also be assessed on in-class debates, quizzes and how you apply analytical techniques to problem solving.
Tuition fees
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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Psychology
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20 years ago, this was a specialist degree for would-be psychologists but now it is the model of a modern, flexible degree subject. One of the UK's fastest-growing subject at degree level, and the second most popular subject overall (it recently overtook business studies), one in 23 of all graduates last year had psychology degrees. As you'd expect with figures like that, jobs in psychology itself are incredibly competitive, so to stand a chance of securing one, you need to get a postgraduate qualification (probably a doctorate in most fields, especially clinical psychology) and some relevant work experience. But even though there are so many psychology graduates — far more than there are jobs in psychology, and over 13,800 in total last year — this degree has a lower unemployment rate than average because its grads are so flexible and well-regarded by business and other industries across the economy. Everywhere there are good jobs in the UK economy, you'll find psychology graduates - and it's hardly surprising as the course helps you gain a mix of good people skills and excellent number and data handling skills. A psychology degree ticks most employers' boxes — but we'd suggest you don't drop your maths modules.
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