Psychology is the science of the mind, behaviour, experiences and relationships. The importance of psychological expertise is recognised across all walks of life and aspects of human functioning. A core focus of this course is on developing graduates who have the ability to interpret and apply a broad range of relevant theory and scientific evidence to understand the complex interactions that take place in the mind and between people. Students will explore a diverse range of psychological disciplines including cognitive, behavioural and ecological approaches; and also gain experience in emerging areas including cyberpsychology and cognitive neuroscience.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 - Introduction to Psychology Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods, Applying Psychology, Conceptual and Historical Perspectives, Introduction to Learning, Cyberpsychology.
Year 2 - Advanced Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Biological Psychology, Applied Psychological Skills.
Year 3 - Dissertation, Individual Differences.
Optional Units - Working with Teams, Cognitive Neuroscience, Educational Psychology, Advanced Developmental Psychology, Contemporary Issues in Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Cognition and Emotion, Rehabilitating the Brain, Clinical Psychology, Positive Psychology
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
British Psychological Society
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
C800
Institution code:
A65
Campus Name:
AECC University College
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
General Studies will not be considered.
from 3 A-levels (or equivalent)
Grades will need to total 120-104 UCAS points or above in a relevant subject
in a relevant subject
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
with no less than 5.5 in each section
TOEFL (iBT)
79.0
with minimum scores of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
50%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
85%
Go onto work and study:
90%
Fees and funding
EU
15036.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
International
15036.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Students from the Republic of Ireland will be liable for Home fees of £9250.
Provider information
Parkwood Campus
Parkwood Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Bournemouth
BH5 2DF
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