BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Develop your scientific, analytical and research skills and prepare for an exciting career in psychology. Study part-time by distance learning. Find out how psychology affects everything we do, influencing our thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Duration: 4 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Discover the history of psychology and how the mind and behaviour are understood now, with reference to cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience. You'll learn about mental health problems, formulation and diagnosis, and the main methods of intervention used by clinical, counselling and health psychologists. Year 1: Becoming a Researcher, The Psychology of Everyday Life, Clinical and Health Psychology, Mind and Behaviour. Year 2: Self and Society, Brain, Body and Mind, Research in Action: Statistical Thinking, Research in Action: Qualitative Methods and Psychology in Practice. Year 3: Social Psychology: Development and Difference, Diagnosis and Formulation in Mental Health, How do I Conduct Online Research Ethically?, Consumer Psychology, Psychology in the Workplace. Year 4: Psychological Therapies, Educational Psychology, Psychology Project, Professional Skills in Clinical Settings, Cyberpsychology.

Career pathways

I found ARU a welcoming and diverse community. I'm very career orientated and was given the opportunity to get involved in research right from day one.

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Application information

Entry requirements

120-104 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Preferably to include Psychology or a Science subject at A level or equivalent level. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. UCAS Tariff Points from Access to HE Diplomas in a related subject are accepted. UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted. UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted. UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are accepted. UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted. The European Baccalaureate at a minimum overall grade of 70% is accepted. International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 26 points is accepted. HNC qualifications are accepted. HND qualifications are accepted.

GBP 4,631 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: Distance learning students starting 2027/28 (per year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=u1812

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