Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course provides you with the experience, knowledge and skills to follow a wide range of careers where you can make a real difference to people’s lives. You explore the core areas of psychology, learning how it applies to everyday life, then choose from optional units in areas such as atypical child development; counselling; criminal behaviour; and cognitive neuropsychology. You also have the opportunity to gain workplace experience or to take a placement year.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Graduating from a BPS-accredited degree with a 2nd-class Honours or above makes you eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the Society. It also enables you to enrol for Stage 1 postgraduate training.
We also have links with other Schools across the University, such as Computing, Engineering & Creative Industries and Life Sciences, able to support with additional resources.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- 2:1 or above gives eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership
- Enables enrolment on Stage 1 postgraduate psychology training
- Optional units include counselling, criminal behaviour and cognitive neuropsychology
- Opportunity to gain workplace experience or take a placement year
- Links with Computing, Engineering and Life Sciences schools for extra resources
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths
- GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee clinical psychologist
- Counselling psychologist
- Forensic psychologist
- Assistant psychologist
- Mental health support worker
- Research assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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