**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
– The department is ranked joint 7th in the UK for graduate employment (Guardian League Table 2021).
– Kingston has close links with schools, hospitals and clinics, offering real-life environments to learn in and adding valuable work experience to your CV.
**About this course**
This degree has your future career in mind. It enables you to take the first steps to becoming a chartered psychologist. Your studies are supported by purpose- built research laboratories and psychological analysis equipment including eye trackers, a driving simulator, EEG (recording brain activity) and specialist survey software.
Topics include schizophrenia, counselling and positive psychology, autism, cyberbullying and prejudice.
You’ll be able to tailor your studies to suit your interests and ambitions. There are opportunities to participate in original research projects and you’ll be supported by research-active academics. Specialised work placements will give you direct work experience – much sought-after by graduate employers.
Course Details - Modules
Examples of Modules:
Year 1
- Psychology Research Methods 1
- Foundations of Psychology
- Historical and Philosophical Concepts in Psychology
- Social Selves
Year 2
- Psychology Research Methods 2
- Social, Individual and Developmental Psychology
- Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
- Mental Health and Brain Function
- Applied Psychology: Theory and Practice
- Learning and Behaviour
Final Year (Core)
- Psychology Research Project
Final Year (Optional)
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- Neuropsychology and Neuro-rehabilitation
- Critical Social Psychology: Memory, Narrative and Representation
- Advanced Thinking
- Psychology of Art and Film
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Psychotherapeutic Psychology and Mental Health: from Theory to Practice
- The Psychology of Health and Well Being
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
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:
K84
Campus Name:
Main Site
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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
Other A Level combinations possible to achieve 112 - 128 points.
Minimum of 2 A Levels, can be combined with other Level 3 qualifications eg. AS levels/Extended Project to achieve 112 – 128 points.
We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts
Scottish Highers (only)
Can be considered in combination with other Level 3 qualifications e.g. A2's in different subjects.
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 including 21 at merit.
Applicants under 21 years will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Grade combinations below 112 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 112 points.
4 in Mathematics at Standard Level. English Language required at 5 Standard Level or 4 Higher Level.
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Grade combinations below DMM may be considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications.
Typically from a minimum 5 Higher Level subjects
Grade combinations below DMM may be considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications.
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
77%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
80%
Fees and funding
International
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
EU
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
For international fees, please visit: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/
Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs
Provider information
River House
53-57 High Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ
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