
Overview
On this Psychology (Hons) degree you’ll learn about the scientific and theoretical underpinnings of psychology as well as delving into several specialised areas. You also have optional modules to pick from, so you can tailor your own path and give yourself an insight into an area which you may want to pursue in the future.Throughout this degree, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a broad range of topics including:
- the major developmental milestones from a variety of theoretical perspectives why people differ from one another
- the principles of psycho and pharmacotherapeutic in the treatment of mental health
- theories and methods in the field of social psychology
- the role of memory as the mediator of cognitive processes
The course from University of Essex Online includes content relevant to meet the BPS’s requirements of the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership Curriculum (GBC). This is an important step towards becoming a Chartered Member of the Society.
If you hope to continue to study psychology after your degree, it is recommended that you choose an accredited course so that you can leave your options open for your future career.
Your future
Provided you gain at least a Lower Second-Class (2:2) Honours degree overall, and pass your Final Psychology Project with a minimum mark of 40%, you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Following additional training at postgraduate level, you will be able to qualify as a Chartered Psychologist (C.Psychol).
Following completion of this course your career options are wide-ranging. Within the psychology discipline you could specialise in clinical, educational, forensic, health or occupational psychology. You could also pursue a career in related sectors such as counselling, civil service, research, healthcare, security, education and business.
Accreditation
British Psychological Society (BPS)
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Courses included:
- Personality and Intelligence
- The Psychology of Attitudes
- Mental Health, Stress and Well-being
- Biological Psychology
- Advanced Cognitive Psychology
- Individual Differences, Emotions and Behaviour
- Reasoning and Decision-Making
- Quantitative Psychology
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Duration
- Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- Three A-levels or equivalent
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
Work experience
- Relevant work experience
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4625 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 18500 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 48 months. -
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4625 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 18500 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 48 months.
Funding
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