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BSc (Hons) Psychology

Kaplan - University of Essex Online, United Kingdom
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BSc (Hons) Psychology
Next enrollment cycle November 2023 See all cycles
First Year Fee KES 3,611,413
Course Accredited By BPS
4 Years Online Undergraduate Degree Up to 10% scholarship

For the curious and courageous, this online BSc (Hons) Psychology challenges your thinking and explores the way in which our minds function. It is one of the few 100% online programmes accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

  • On this degree you’ll learn about the scientific and theoretical underpinnings of psychology as well as delving into several specialised areas. You also have optional modules to pick from, so you can tailor your own path and give yourself an insight into an area which you may want to pursue in the future.

Throughout this degree, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a broad range of topics including:

  • The major developmental milestones from a variety of theoretical perspectives why people differ from one another
  • The principles of psycho and pharmacotherapeutic in the treatment of mental health
  • Theories and methods in the field of social psychology
  • The role of memory as the mediator of cognitive processes
  • Finally, you’ll be able to build on your research skills acquired during the programme through your final project on a psychology topic that is of personal interest to you.
  • The course includes content relevant to meet the BPS’s requirements of the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership Curriculum (GBC). This is an important step towards becoming a Chartered Member of the Society. If you hope to continue to study psychology after your degree, it is recommended that you choose an accredited course so that you can leave your options open for your future career.
  • Graduate membership is an essential starting point for your career as a qualified psychologist and is a prerequisite for many BPS accredited postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Without eligibility for the GBC you will not be able to complete society-accredited postgraduate and professional study.

Enrollment Cycles

  • November 2023
  • September 2024

Entry Requirements

  • We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English language requirements.
  • Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within the first three weeks of the course in order to continue with your studies.

Academic entry route

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our BSc (Hons) Psychology, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:

  • three A-levels or equivalent

Work experience entry route
In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our BSc (Hons) Psychology, you must meet the following criteria:

  • GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
  • three years’ relevant work experience

English language requirements

  • As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0.
  • Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.
  • You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree
  • The BSc (Hons) Psychology is made up of the following modules and, upon completion, is equal to a total of 360 credits.

Level 4 modules:

  • Fundamentals of Effective Learning in Psychology (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Social Psychology (15 credits)
  • Personality and Intelligence (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (15 credits)
  • The Psychology of Attitudes (15 credits)
  • Mental Health, Stress and Well-being (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Research Methods (30 credits)

Level 5 modules:

  • Biological Psychology (15 credits)
  • Advanced Cognitive Psychology (15 credits)
  • Individual Differences, Emotions and Behaviour (15 credits)
  • Reasoning and Decision-Making (15 credits)
  • Quantitative Psychology (15 credits)
  • Psychological Development through the Lifespan (15 credits)

One optional module:

  • Forensic Psychology (15 credits)
  • Health Psychology (15 credits)
  • Educational Psychology (15 credits)
  • Qualitative Research Methods (15 credits)

Level 6 modules:

  • Critical Social Psychology (15 credits)
  • Developmental Science (15 credits)*
  • Occupational Psychology (15 credits)
  • Psychology of Sport and Exercise (15 credits)
  • Investigative Psychology (15 credits)
  • Clinical and Counselling Psychology (15 credits)
  • Final Psychology Project (30 credits)

* These modules are core and must be passed in order to achieve the award.

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