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288 | Psychology
Psychology
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
If psychology is your passion or you are seriously considering a professional
career in psychology then we recommend Single Honours Psychology at Keele.
Our academic staff are not only excellent, award-winning teachers, but also
leading researchers, pushing forward the boundaries of psychological knowledge.
This course will immerse you in the discipline of psychology by offering
a personalised learning experience with abundant choice of compulsory
and elective modules. You will share the excitement of new discoveries
in psychology working alongside academic staff on research projects
from brain electrophysiology to studies on alcohol, and from conflict
resolution and forgiveness to how young people respond to advertising.
Our students tell us how much they value the psychology-specific
learning support from our team of Teaching Fellows, from essay writing
workshops to support with project work and rapid advice over email.
You will learn to apply psychology in situations ranging from negotiating
personal relationships to influencing judgments about matters of global
significance such as climate change. You will graduate ready to use your
psychology skills and knowledge to make a real difference.
What will this mean for my future?
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, a
necessary first step for many professional careers in psychology
including becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
Psychological careers include clinical, counselling, educational, forensic,
occupational or sports psychology. You could train as a Psychological
Wellbeing Practitioner, or, enter a range of careers such as health and
social care, education, research, charity work, government work, policy,
human resources or marketing. Whatever path you choose in your
working life, you will develop a psychological perspective on human
behaviour which is valued in a range of careers.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Introduction to Developmental and
Social Psychology
• Introduction to Statistics for
Psychology
• Introduction to Biological and
Cognitive Psychology
• Natural, Unnatural, Supernatural:
the Psychology of Unusual Phenomena
Second Year
• Developmental and Social Psychology
• Qualitative and Survey Research
Design
• Biological and Cognitive Psychology
• Statistics for Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
Third Year
• Psychology Final Year Project
• Key Readings in Cognitive
Psychology
• Culture and Psychology
• Faces, Forgetting and Forensic
Psychology
• Making a Difference with Psychology
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - C800
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Single Honours
A level: BBB-ABC
BTEC: DDM
Course duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
year
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements