BSc (Hons) Psychology at Arden University

Programme overview

The British Psychological Society accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology degree will introduce you to a wide range of contemporary research and support you in developing key knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential in pursuing a career within psychology. Our course has been designed with your career in mind. Study locations: Birmingham, Leeds, London (Holborn, Stratford), Manchester, Nottingham, Online.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Science | Department: School of Psychology | Duration: Full-time: 3 years (Blended); Part-time: 3 years+ (Online) | Study mode: full-time, part-time, online | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4: Introduction to studying Psychology, Social Psychology, Exploring Research in Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology. Level 5: Qualitative Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods, Personality and Intelligence, Positive Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Clinical and Health Psychology, Child Development and Educational Psychology. Level 6: Professional Development, Research Project, Counselling Psychology: Mental Health and Illness, Behavioural Neuroscience and Neuropsychology, Political Psychology, Cyber Psychology, Gender and Sexuality

Career pathways

With a BPS-accredited psychology degree, your career options truly are wide open. Roles graduates may consider include Psychotherapist, Data analyst, Support Worker, Nursing, Mental Health Professional, Human Resource Manager, Careers Adviser, Counsellor, Journalist, Marketing/Advertising.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be eligible for our BSc (Hons) Psychology course, you must have: Academic entry: Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent Non-standard entry: If you are able to evidence the below your application will be considered via non standard entry: 12 months relevant work experience which includes critical thinking and analytical skills. We will ask for a CV and references. Or Passes at GCSE grade C or above in three subjects or academic equivalent and a CV if relevant. If you do not have a GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics, we have developed a Everyday Maths for Social Sciences module that you are strongly encouraged to complete as this will prepare you for study. Candidates who demonstrate an ability to study the programme, as evidenced through a personal statement (of between 350-500 words) that addresses their motivation for undertaking the programme; including their references, relevant prior experience and qualifications. Blended Learning students can also study this course with a Foundation Year.…

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,525 a year. Fee per year, UK campus (blended learning), UK (England) students; standard fee before any offers or scholarships. Source

International applicants: GBP 5,500 a year. Fee per level (Levels 4/5/6 each charged at this amount), online learning, international students (fee shown for applicants from Ghana; Arden sets online fees by country); part-time online students may take more than one year per level. Source

Duration: Full-time: 3 years (Blended); Part-time: 3 years+ (Online)

Apply through the official page: https://arden.ac.uk/studying-with-us/how-to-apply

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