FdSc Psychology (Strode College (Street)) [full-time, part-time route available, 2 years] at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

A foundation degree in psychology delivered at Strode College in Street and awarded by the University of Plymouth, covering biological, cognitive, developmental, social and clinical psychology. Graduates can progress to the BSc (Hons) Psychology of Human Behaviour top-up.

Department: University Centre Somerset (Strode College, Street) | Duration: 2 years full-time (part-time route available) | Study mode: full-time, part-time route available | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules: Introduction to Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology and Psychology as a Science, Developmental Psychology and Learning Psychology, Social Psychology and Classic Studies, Individual Differences and Clinical Psychology, Research Methods 1. Final year modules: Contemporary Topics in Biopsychology, Cognitive Psychology and Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology and Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Positive Psychology, Research Methods 2.

Career pathways

Opportunities in personnel, marketing and resource management, and in health and personal care; progression to the BSc (Hons) Psychology of Human Behaviour top-up year at Strode.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typically a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from a full Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area, and at least four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths (or Level 2 equivalent). Mature applicants with relevant experience may be encouraged to apply (University Centre Somerset listing for the full-time foundation degree).

Duration: 2 years

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