BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology covers psychological theory and research and how it applies to individuals, society, businesses and education. All pathways are accredited by the British Psychological Society and meet requirements for Graduate Basis for Chartership. In the final year students can specialise in Counselling, Forensic, Health or Sport and Exercise psychology.

Duration: 4 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules are Foundations in Psychology, Research Methods 1A: Philosophy and Methods, Digital Psychology, Introduction to Applied Psychology, Personal and Professional Development and Research Methods 1B: Data Management. Final-year modules and the research project determine the award title: Counselling, Forensic, Health or Sport and Exercise.

Career pathways

A first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist (further study and practice required) in counselling, forensic, health or sport and exercise psychology, and careers in teaching, police work, management, human resources, marketing and research.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry, standard: Scottish Higher AAABB; A Level AAA. Minimum (widening access only): Scottish Higher BBBBC; A Level BBB. Year 2 entry: 15 credit HNC Social Sciences with Graded Unit A, or NextGen HNC Social Sciences with Distinction (specific units required). Year 3 entry: HND Social Sciences with Graded Units BBB, or NextGen HND Social Sciences with Merit (specific units required). International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent). Applicants without typical qualifications may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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