Programme Specification for Psychology (Major or Minor)
Campus: Stratford
Why Study Psychology as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
If you are interested in:
- The causes and factors that influence people's behaviour
- Working with people in a range of professional settings
- Gaining good, flexible employment related skills
If you enjoy:
- Thinking about why people behave the way they do
- Designing and carrying out studies that explore the factors influencing behaviour
- Learning how psychologists can use their knowledge to help people
If you want:
- A professionally accredited degree in Psychology
- The opportunity to enter postgraduate training for a career
- Knowledge and skills that can be used in a range of career settings
- To study in a friendly and supportive department
Then studying Psychology as part of a Combined Honours Degree is the right choice for you!
The School of Psychology at UEL has successfully run undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Psychology for over thirty years. In the Subject Review held in April 1999, run by the Quality Assurance Agency, the quality of our Teaching and Learning provision was deemed to be excellent , achieving a score of 23 out of 24 points. In the Research Assessment Exercise held in 2001 research in the School of Psychology was recognised as having achieved both National and International status. The BSc (Hons) Psychology degree (and Psychology as a Major subject) is accredited by the British Psychological Society as providing the graduate Basis for Registration, an essential pre-requisite for professional training. Our programmes provide good employment prospects, over 80% of our graduates having found jobs or postgraduate training places within six months of graduating.
What will I study?
Human beings are highly complex, their psychological experience lying at the intersection of biology and culture (Westen, 1996). Indeed the ways in which we think, feel and act are made possible by, but are also constrained by, our biological and cultural context. Put simply, Psychology is the empirical study of behaviour. However, this study takes a wide range of approaches and covers a plethora of topics. For example, psychologists study the biological basis of behaviour (the structure and function of the brain; psychopharmacology); mental functioning - referred to as cognition (memory, language, thinking); development and change across the life span ( developmental psychology ); individual differences such as personality and intelligence; and the social and cultural influences on behaviour (prejudice and discrimination; interpersonal attraction). Psychological knowledge and theories are applied to a wide range of real life situations, and are used to advance our understanding of mental health, medicine, work, education, crime, therapy and in many other arenas of human activity.
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Psychology
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student). Some Psychology modules are offered in the evening.
What career opportunities are open to me if I study Psychology?
A Major degree in Psychology provides you with the first step towards becoming a professional Chartered Psychologist, whether it be in the field of clinical, educational, occupational, counselling, health or forensic psychology. Those wishing to specialise in these areas undertake further postgraduate training at Masters or Doctorate level.
In addition to covering specific areas of psychology, a Major degree in Psychology provides training in data collection and analysis, report writing and IT skills. Both Major and Minor degrees develop critical thinking skills, research methods, communication skills and interpersonal awareness. Therefore, a combined degree incorporating Psychology is relevant to a wide range of areas of work. Examples of these are social welfare, sport & leisure, education, human resource management, consumer research and advertising, media, market research and community work.
Will I be eligible for any Professional Exemptions?
A Major Degree in Psychology awards Graduate Basis for Registration of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and exempts you from the BPS qualifying examination
What can I combine with Psychology?
Popular combinations include:
- Computer Networks with Psychology (G4C8 - BSc/MCja)
- Criminology with Psychology (M9C8 - BA/IBja)
- Early Childhood Studies with Psychology (X3C8 - BA/FCja)
- Human Resource Management with Psychology (N6C8 - BA/DFja)
- Special Education with Psychology (X3CV - BA/FFja)
- Sports Coaching with Psychology (C6C8 - BSc/OOja)
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
Entry Requirements
280 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level) plus GCSE English grade C and Maths grade D or above.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.
Other Psychology programmes available
For further information on the range of Psychology programmes available at UEL, please visit the School page
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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