Psychology (Distance Learning) BSc (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
This online psychology course is ideal if you live or work away from our School of Childhood and Social Care in east London. Wherever you're based, our academic and administrative teams will support you. They're experienced in supporting distance learners.
The key advantages of this course are: the flexibility of choosing when you can study and when you need to contact your tutor or join online forums, this course is delivered online through our virtual learning environment, there's no need for attendance in any of your modules, but this online course requires self-discipline and time management. "About a third of our students are in London, and a third live in the UK," says Course Leader Dr Antonio Fidalgo. "We have others in countries across the world, including Thailand, Guatemala, and all across Africa." Book for an open day
Key highlights
- Delivered fully online through a virtual learning environment
- No attendance required in any module
- Flexible choice of when to study and contact tutors
- Online forums connect you with tutors and fellow students
- Support from teams experienced in helping distance learners
- International cohort with students across the UK and worldwide
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D* Access to…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Assistant psychologist
- Mental health support worker
- Research assistant
- Human resources officer
- Psychological wellbeing practitioner
- Social research officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 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 East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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