Course Summary

**Why study BSc (Hons) Cyberpsychology at BU?** - Develop a well-rounded knowledge of all areas of psychology. - Learn a range of research skills and methods to investigate traditional and online behaviour and apply that knowledge in a variety of contexts – including your own independent research. - Use state-of-the art facilities such as eye tracking technology to help you understand how people, groups, organisations and societies interact with, and make use of, technology. - Work with world-leading researchers on projects through the Research Apprenticeship Scheme - many of our students have published work with members of staff. - Opportunity to take an optional 4-week or 30-week placement in industry to give you essential real-world experience and begin building a network of professional contacts. - Our Psychology courses received an impressive 89% satisfaction rating. This emerging new field examines how the behaviour of individuals, groups, organisations and societies are influenced by technology. This covers a wide range of areas, including education, entertainment, social media and cyber security. **Accreditations** This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, so when you graduate with at least a Second Class Honours, you are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

Course Details - Modules

Core units include: Experimental Methods and Statistical Analysis; Biological and Cognitive Psychology; Social Psychology and Individual Differences; Developmental and Clinical Psychology; Human Computer Interaction; Developmental and Applied Cyberpsychology; Personality, Intelligence and Social Psychology; Biological Psychology; Cognition & Language; Psychology of Cybersecurity; Psychology of Social Media & Videogames; Psychology of Cybersecurity; Psychology Project. Option units include (choose two): Forensic Psychology Memory & Decision Making; Mind, Brain & Evolution; Eye-Tracking & Cognition; Applied Clinical Psychology; Occupational & Consumer Psychology; Face Recognition & its Disorders; Health Psychology; Educational Psychology & Special Educational Needs; Cultural Psychology; Current Trends in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience; Counselling Psychology; Emotions, Mental Health and Affective Neuroscience and Psychology of Sexualities.

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: C802

Institution code: B50

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 4

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

The entry requirements for this course are 112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.

112 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.

112 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.

112 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.

112 tariff points (Grade D*D*)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

112 tariff points (Grade D*D*)

30 - 31 points

112 tariff points (Grade DMM)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

112 tariff points (Grade DMM)

We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff.

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

112 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects

AccessBU: AccessBU provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your circumstances that are not always evident in your UCAS application. This widening access initiative also considers relevant criteria such as being in care or if you live in an area with a low participation rate in Higher Education - if you are eligible, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS tariff points below the published tariff. Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website. Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information. Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 63%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

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
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 16500.0 Year 1
International 16500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850. Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.

Provider information

Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Poole
BH12 5BB

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