Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
Our BSc Psychology degree is one of the first programmes in the country to incorporate the rapidly growing field of Positive Psychology throughout all three years. As part of this contemporary approach, you will study wellbeing, happiness and what makes life most worth living. You will learn how psychology can bring about positive change in countless aspects of everyday and professional life.
This change can be seen in social and business development, education, communication, mental health, crime and the clinical contexts. Throughout the Psychology BSc Degree, you will learn about the workings of the brain in real-world contexts, health and disease. You will explore the human mind and how our thoughts, feelings and beliefs motivate and influence our behaviour.
You will have the opportunity to study areas as diverse as forensic psychology, social and organisational psychology, parapsychology, the human animal and neuroscience of the mind. This well-established psychology degree is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Becoming a Chartered Psychologist will open up many different career pathways and avenues to further study.
Our Psychology course has been designed to contribute towards achieving the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goal: SDG3 Good Health and Wellbeing.
Key highlights
- Positive Psychology integrated throughout all three years of study
- Explores wellbeing, happiness and what makes life worth living
- Optional areas include forensic, social and organisational psychology
- Further topics include parapsychology and neuroscience of the mind
- First step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist
- Designed to support UN Sustainable Development Goal 3
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — BSc Psychology entry requirements at the University of Northampton are: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level.
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — BSc Psychology entry requirements at the University of Northampton are: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level.
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee Clinical Psychologist
- Forensic Psychologist
- Occupational Psychologist
- Assistant Psychologist
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Wellbeing Practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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