Psychology
Wrexham University
UCAS Code: C800 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Wrexham University
UCAS Code: C800 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Access to HE Diploma
96-112 UCAS Tariff points
96-112 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
96-112 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
96-112 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement. Where GCSE Maths, English and/or Science are required these must be at O4 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
96-112 UCAS Tariff points
Scottish Higher
96-112 UCAS Tariff points
UCAS Tariff
Accepted as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
About this course
Why choose this course?
Are you fascinated by the behaviours and decisions that people exhibit? If this sounds like you, then our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree is perfect for your inquisitive mind. Studying human behaviour offers valuable insights into the mind and will provide you with a highly sought-after skills set by employers.
You will:
Be studying a degree that is British Psychology Association (BPS) accredited
Have access to a diverse range of facilities including our psychometric lab, flight simulator, high-tech sports performance lab, experimental cubicles and simulation lab; all of which you can utilise to apply physical aspects to your theories in modules, for assessments or your dissertation
Be taught by a research-active academic team, who will support your research interests fully to pursue your own research ideas in the form of an individual research project
Develop the skills you need to conduct research using both qualitative and quantitative methods
Key Course Features:
As a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree, you will have the chance to attend and present at the BPS conference in your final year, enhancing your public speaking, presenting and networking skills
You will have the opportunity to delve into a fascinating topic of your choice for your final year dissertation
Opportunities within each module for you to gain hands-on experience of the applicability of theory and/or develop student research skills
Delve into our Annual Psychology Enrichment Week which will provide you with opportunities to develop key transferrable skills, and network with leaders in the field. The BPS described the event as an opportunity for students and staff to network and develop essential transferable skills, including psychology literacy, useful for their academic and personal growth
Immerse yourself in our annual real-time Major Investigation Day learning simulation – where students from different departments come together to act out, witness, investigate and report on a high-profile crime that has taken place on campus, allowing you to develop your skills working interprofessionally
Modules
What you will study
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
Over the course of your first year, you will develop study and research methods skills that are key to the Psychology degree, whilst also learning and developing your understanding of key psychological theories and concepts.
MODULES
• Concepts and Debates in Psychology
• Study Skills
• Research Methods 1
• Biological Development
• Social Development
• Research Methods 2
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
In your second year, you will continue to develop your research method skills and apply them in different areas of Psychology. During this year, you will complete some core modules that will build on the knowledge gained in the first year.
MODULES
• Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
• Memory and Language
• Research Methods 3
• Personality and Individual Differences
• Social Behaviour and Interaction
• The Self
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
In your final year, you will design your own research project with supervision from the Academic team. This year will see you complete the final core module, Social Psychology, and also allow you to choose optional modules to study based on your own preferences and interests.
MODULES
• Research Methods 4
• Research Project
You will take three optional modules:
• Forensic Psychology
• Clinical and Health Psychology
• Cyberpsychology
• Counselling Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Developmental Disorders
• Negotiated Learning
• Work-Based Learning
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment methods
Teaching & Assessment
You will be assessed via a variety of different assessment methods, including a combination of coursework, essays, portfolios, practical reports, presentations and in-class tests. The course does not currently assess you via exams. You will be required to do a dissertation as part of your final year assessment.
The degree will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, project work and computer-based exercises.
Tuition fees
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The Uni
Wrexham (Main Campus)
School of Social and Life Sciences
What students say
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Top job areas of graduates
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.
What about your long term prospects?
Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
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The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
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£22k
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.
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