Overview

If you have an inquisitive mind and want to develop a scientific understanding of the human mind, brain, behaviour, and experience, then this is the perfect degree for you.

Study completely at your own pace with no fixed lecture times, so you can truly build your own schedule. Join your professors and students for virtual online coffee sessions, and get 1-2-1 feedback from tutors on your work.

Syllabus Content

This (Hons) Psychology (BPS) degree from Arden University Online offers a number of specialised elective modules to choose from, so you’ll tailor your degree to match your career aspirations, giving you full control of your learning outcomes. Each module has been designed to engage you with a variety of exciting topics within psychology, helping you develop career-focused skills.

Your studies will culminate with choosing an area of psychology on which to focus and produce your own research project at the end of your final year. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the confidence and ability to apply your knowledge of psychology to a range of exciting career paths and further learning opportunities

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means that graduates obtaining at least a lower second class honours degree will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS - the basic requirement to train as a professional psychologist.

Programme Structure

Level 4 Core modules

Studying Psychology
Social Psychology
Exploring Research in Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Biological Psychology
Cognitive Psychology

Level 5 Core modules

Qualitative Research Methods
Quantitative Research Methods
Personality and Intelligence
Positive Psychology

Elective modules (select two)

Forensic Psychology
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Occupational Psychology
Clinical and Health Psychology
Child Development and Educational Psychology
Coaching Psychology

Level 6 Core modules

Professional Development
Research Project

Elective modules (select three)

Counselling Psychology: Mental Health and Illness
Behavioural Neuroscience and Neuropsychology
Political Psychology
Cyber Psychology
Gender and Sexuality

Lecturers

Dr. Gail Steptoe-Warren, Head of School - Psychology

Dr. Gail Steptoe-Warren is the Head of School for Psychology and is a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society, a Full Member of the Division of Occupational Psychology, and a registered occupational psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

Online

Self-paced
Continuous support with feedback on request, Proactive tutoring and support
Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)

Disciplines

Psychology Cognitive Science Clinical Psychology View 11 other Bachelors in Clinical Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

A high school diploma or equivalent qualifications in two subjects at GCE A level plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level.

If you are not an English native speaker, you will be required to provide us with a proof of English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above.

If you have work experience:

If you have GCSE Maths grade C or above, we will gladly consider an application based on your work experience.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

No advanced qualifications required. We are committed to making this course accessible for everyone who is motivated to study.

Passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE or equivalent;

If your previous study was not in English, you will also need to have IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent.

Tuition Fee

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International

5500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5500 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

6935 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6935 GBP per year during 36 months.

International fees:

price per level: £5,500

total fees: £16,500

Funding

Early Bird Offer

You can receive £1,000 off your tuition fees if you are accepted onto your course and pay the holding fee in far enough in advance of the intake. Please note that the Early Bird Offer cannot be used with top-up programmes or short courses and cannot be combined with other offers. Enquire for current dates and deadlines.

Regional Offer

Our Regional Offer for Online Study allows residents and nationals of more than 115 countries around the world to receive a 25% tuition fee reduction for undergraduate programmes, or 40% fee reduction for postgraduate. Offer valid from July 2022 intake to October 2023 intake. Enquire for full details. Terms and conditions apply.

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