**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.
**This course is offered with a Foundation Year in Social Sciences**
This foundation year is taught at the University giving you a taste of academic life in a supportive environment. The year gives you the academic and technical preparation for undergraduate study in a wide range of social sciences subjects. Lectures, labs and tutorials will give you a broad understanding across subjects including economics, criminology, politics, sociology and psychology.
**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 include 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.
You’ll develop highly-valued skills, including critical analysis, data analysis, research, statistics and report writing. Specialised work placements will give you direct work experience – much sought-after by graduate employers.
Course Details - Modules
Examples of Modules:
Year 0
- Foundation Year in Social Sciences
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:
C801
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
48 points (‘DD' or equivalent) from two A2 subjects or equivalent
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.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
