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BSc / BSc ( Hons ) Psychology
This British Psychological Society ( BPS ) accredited course will equip you with the transferable skills and analytical abilities that top employers are actively looking for in their graduates .
On this course you will :
• Learn the valuable skills needed to think critically and scientifically and you will engage in empirical research throughout your degree .
• Learn across six core areas of psychology ( cognitive , biological , historical , developmental , social and individual differences ).
• Gain extensive practical training in research methods .
• Learn to use scientific methods and evidence to understand , measure and modify behaviour .
• Crucially , learn how to think , write and critique in a scientific way , giving you the core skills you need to follow a career in the field .
• Enhance your broad psychological knowledge by specialising in your choice of dissertation topic and elective modules .
Why do humans think , feel and behave the way we do ? As a psychology student you will find answers to some of the most fundamental and fascinating of questions . When you graduate with a 2:2 honours degree or above , you will be able to join the BPS as a graduate member , an essential step on the journey to becoming a professional psychologist .
You can opt to study for an honours degree over four years or an ordinary degree over three years .
Modules
Year One : Introduction to Psychology 1 / Foundations of Psychology : Core Concepts and Practices / Introduction to Psychology 2 / plus 60 credits from another topic
Year Two : Social and Developmental Psychology / Exploring Research in Psychology / Biological and Cognitive Psychology / Individual Differences , Wellbeing and Ethical Practice / plus 20 credits from another topic .
Year Three : Social Psychology and Social Justice / Psychobiology in Context / Historical Perspectives in Psychology / The Skilled Researcher / Developmental Psychology / Cognitive Psychology
Year Four : Psychology for Contemporary Issues / 60 credits from dissertation research and a module on contemporary psychology / plus three option modules *
* Optional modules may be in sociology , biological sciences or education . Please note that optional modules may vary year on year and may not always be available . See the full course entry on our website for more details .
The modules listed here are correct at time of print ( March 2022 ) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2023 . Please check the website for any updates .
* Subject to availability Careers
From sports to sales , research to nursing , media to marketing , our graduates have used their psychology skills to forge a huge variety of careers . You can also go on to develop your expertise via postgraduate study .
UCAS code : C800 Duration : 3 / 4 years full-time Exchange opportunities : Yes * Professional registration : Yes
Entry requirements Scottish Higher : A Level : BBC
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Standard : BBBCC Minimum : BCCCC
Irish Leaving Certificate : H3 H3 H3 H3 H3
International Baccalaureate : 30 points
International : IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 5.5
Required subjects : Maths and English at Nat 5 / GCSE
Mature / Access : See related Access courses : www . qmu . ac . uk / collegequalifications
We welcome applications from mature students with relevant qualifications and / or experience .
Direct Entry :
Year Two : HNC in a related subject with A in the graded unit or HND with CB in the graded units may be considered
For details of related HNC and HND courses , see : www . qmu . ac . uk / college-qualifications
Associate student places : You can study this course as an associate student completing the first year at Newbattle Abbey College . For more information , see pages 36 — 37
Why QMU ?
• We offer a stimulating environment in which students can develop the intellectual and professional edge needed for working with 21st century society , and in which our staff work on outward-facing , innovative and cross-disciplinary research .
• Our course is student-focused and research-informed . It offers students the opportunity to work closely with staff on current , real-world projects and collaborations .
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