Course Summary

**Reasons to choose Kingston** – This degree is set to be accredited by the British Psychological Society, which will enable you to take the first step in becoming a chartered psychologist. – Through a core work placement module, you’ll be able to apply your psychological knowledge to a real-life setting, gaining valuable experience. – You’ll use purpose-built research laboratories and psychological analysis equipment, such as eye trackers, a driving simulator, EEG (the recording of brain activity) and specialist survey software. **This course is offered with a Foundation Year in Social Sciences** The foundation year takes place the year before your degree. You will study four year-long modules that cover all subject areas (psychology, economics, sociology and politics) within social sciences. Upon successful completion of this foundation year you will progress to Year 1 of your chosen degree. **About this course** Applying psychology to business can offer insight into how individuals and groups behave. This course combines psychological theory with business understanding. You’ll learn how decision making, marketing, finance, human resources and business strategy are all influenced by cognitive and social processes. You’ll benefit from the strong links between the University and employers, which allow you to gain the practical skills highly valued by businesses. Using specialised equipment and software, you’ll measure brain activity, analyse how decisions are made and study how disruption can affect behaviour. A wide choice of research projects covers all aspects of business and ranges from cognitive psychology to social psychology.

Course Details - Modules

Examples of modules: Year 0 - Foundation Year in Social Sciences Year 1 - Psychology Research Methods 1 - Foundations of Psychology - Introduction to Business Psychology - Business Management Year 2 - Psychology Research Methods 1 - Social, Individual and Develop-mental Diffs. - Brain, Behaviour and Cognition - Managing Resources Final Year (Core) - Psychology Research Project - Occupational Psychology - Work Placement Final Year (Optional) - Advanced Issues in the Psychology of Thinking - Leading Change - Business Intelligence and Big Data Mining - Management Strategy and Organisation

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: C814

Institution code: K84

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. General Studies not accepted.

Mature applicants (21 years and older) will need to pass a QAA-approved Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject with 60 credits minimum 45 credits at Level 3. Applicants under 21 years will be considered on a case-by-case basis.


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

River House
53-57 High Street
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Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ

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