BSc (Hons) Psychology (Distance Learning) at University of East London

This online psychology course is ideal if you live or work away from our in east London. Wherever you're based, our academic and administrative teams will support you.

Faculty: School of Childhood and Social Care  |  Department: Department of Psychology & Human Development  |  Duration: 3/4 years full-time  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This psychology distance learning programme offers a comprehensive first year covering key psychological areas. Modules progress from foundational thinking and research methods to exploring cognitive, biological, and social psychology. Modules include Thinking Like a Psychologist (Mental Wealth), Introduction to Biological and Social and Individual Differences, Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental Psychology, Psychology in Applied Contexts, Researching with Small Samples, Researching with Larger Samples, Individual Differences and Applications, Psychological Research Methods.

Career pathways

This psychology degree gives you the same BPS-accredited qualification as the on-campus course, opening the same range of career options regardless of where you study. Graduates have gone on to work for the NHS, local councils, the civil service and education institutions.

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