BSc (Honours) Psychology at The Open University

A BPS-accredited online BSc (Honours) exploring how psychologists use research evidence in forensic science, mental health, relationships, child development and employment. It develops analytical and communication skills and meets the requirements for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society for graduates achieving a 2.2 or better.

Duration: 6 years part-time (one 60-credit module per year); a degree is 360 credits across three stages of 120 credits  |  Intake: February and October (Stage 1); October for Stage 3 options  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three stages of 120 credits. Stage 3 options include psychology of sport and exercise, counselling and forensic psychology, research methods with children and young people, and social psychology, and the degree ends with an independent research project. The compulsory DE200 and DE300 use SPSS Statistics.

Career pathways

Careers as a professional psychologist in applied areas require further study, training or work experience beyond the degree; HCPC-regulated titles and other graduate-level roles are possible.

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