Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
On our core Psychology degree, you'll be delving into key questions. How do we help someone who has mental health struggles? Why does nature often make us happier?
What is the psychology behind social movements? The course will cover a broad sweep of psychological disciplines, including clinical, developmental, health, cognitive and forensic psychology. It means you can discover your niche and then go on to specialise in this area.
Ideal for shaping the in-depth research project you will complete in your final year. Optional modules include doing a research assistantship, working on live research alongside one of our academic experts. You can also choose to undertake a placement year, where you will gain invaluable experience for future employment.
As a psychologist in training, you’ll receive lots of support and will become confident in analysing data and producing scientific reports. The modules include contemporary issues, covering topics as diverse as conspiracy theories, cyber-bullying, and the psychology of leadership. You’ll have access to our fantastic Science Centre facilities too, including cognitive research cubicles, psychophysiology equipment, simulation machines and observation suites.
Key highlights
- Covers clinical, developmental, health, cognitive and forensic psychology
- Optional research assistantship working on live research with academics
- Optional placement year to gain experience for future employment
- Final-year in-depth research project in your chosen specialism
- Contemporary issues modules on conspiracy theories, cyber-bullying and leadership
- Science Centre access with psychophysiology equipment and observation suites
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96 — 96 UCAS Tariff Points GCE A Levels- grades CCC or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade MMM Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points.
- A-level: CCC — or equivalent
- BTEC: MMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — Pass Access with a minimum of 80
Scholarships
Care Leavers and Estranged Students
Applicants who have been in local authority or foster care can recevie a one-off higher education bursary of £2,000 from your local authority, which is paid in instalments.
Up to £2,000Disabled Students Allowance
DSA provides extra support for those students who incur extra course costs as a direct result of their disability.
Horizon Fund Bursary
£2,000 1st year undergraduate (Level 4).
Up to £2,000SMART Scholarship
The SMART scholarship represents a £3,000 discount that will be applied to every year of your tuition fees (this excludes placement years).
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Assistant psychologist
- Research assistant
- Mental health support worker
- Human resources officer
- Psychological wellbeing practitioner
- Market research analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £9,790 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 Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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