Combined Honours Programmes

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 undergraduate programmes are available full-time and part-time and in both the day and evening, which offers students maximum flexibility in terms of attendance patterns. 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 ma n y 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). You will find that some subject areas offer evening taught modules to aid flexibility. Many Psychology modules are offered by evening study.

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

Popular Combinations with Psychology are

Human Biology with Psychology (C1C8 - BSc/OBja)
Clinical Science with Psychology (B9CV - BSc/OCja)
Computer Networks with Psychology (G4C8 - BSc/MCja)
Computing & Electronics with Psychology (H6C8 - BEng/MEja)
Criminology with Psychology (M9C8 - BA/IBja)
Early Childhood Studies with Psychology (X3C8 - BA/FCja)
Health Studies with Psychology (B9C8 - BSc/OHja)
Human Resource Management with Psychology (N6C8 - BA/DFja)
Psychology with Human Biology (C8C1 - BSc/JAob)
Psychology with Criminology (C8M9 - BSc/JAib)
Psychology with Health Studies (C8B9 - BSc/JAoh)
Special Needs & Inclusive Education with Psychology (X3CV - BA/FFja)
Sports Coaching with Psychology (C6C8 - BSc/OOja)

What can I combine with Psychology?

We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit the Combined Honours Programmes page for a full list

Please note that the timetabling for this pathway is currently under review and some combinations may require evening attendance. Please check with the School of Combined Honours for further details.

Entry Requirements

240 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

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