Psychology with Foundation Year
University of West London
UCAS Code: C801 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of West London
UCAS Code: C801 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Pass Access to HE Diploma (Minimum of 45 credits at level 3)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
If you want to understand the processes that influence how people think, behave, feel and act, then this psychology degree is for you.
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) since 1986, our psychology course is one of the longest-established in the UK.
We take a contemporary approach, so you will study both BPS core content and innovative modules that explore current developments in psychology.
You will learn from staff and guest speakers with valuable experience in the field, while also having the opportunity to gain work experience where you can apply your knowledge and skills.
Our psychology research facilities include:
• state-of-the-art brain imaging electroencephalogram (EEG)
• eye tracking equipment
• a range of experiment and research software.
We provide access and a high standard of support for the use of these facilities.
What you'll study
This psychology degree course will cover multiple important areas in psychology. From the start, you will not only develop your knowledge of basic principles but also have the chance to explore topics in which you have a particular interest.
Your exploration will be aided by our lecturers, many of whom are involved in psychology research. Their specialisms cover fascinating and evolving areas, such as cyber-bullying, binge drinking and honour-based violence.
You will also have opportunities to learn from the experiences of practising psychologists who we will invite as guest speakers.
We offer a supportive environment for your studies and you will benefit from an open-door policy, with staff available for academic and pastoral help if you need it. Throughout the course, you will also have a personal tutor to work with you.
Additionally, we will encourage you to take opportunities for work experience. This type of experiential learning will help you relate your theoretical knowledge to real-world practice. Past students have completed their work experience in a range of settings, including:
• victim support schemes
• drug support schemes
• after-school clubs
• market research.
You will also have access to specialised equipment and software that will aid your learning and provide practical research skills including:
• experiment building software such as Testable, SuperLab and Psychopy
• BIOPACS
• eye tracking units with biofeedback integration capability
• Electroencephalography (EEG)
• portable EEG
• validated cognitive ability tests.
Once you complete this course, which can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis, you can apply for Chartered Membership of the BPS on a Graduate basis. This can open up further opportunities for advanced studies in psychology.
Foundation year
Did you know it is also possible to study this Psychology degree with a foundation year? Whether you don't meet the initial entry requirements for this degree, are returning to study after a break or just want to build up your skills, then you might want to consider our Psychology with Foundation Year course. This involves a full year of study that takes place before the main degree begins. Upon successful completion, you will progress on to level 4 of a psychology degree at UWL.
Modules
For information on modules taught on this course please refer to the University of West London website at www.uwl.ac.uk.
Tuition fees
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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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