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Programme summary for BA (Hons) Psychology Studies by Distance Learning

About

• Study at your own pace to develop knowledge of psychology and improve your prospects
• A broad-based degree preparing you for many careers
• No entry qualifications needed to start on a module – modules make up degrees!
• All course materials designed by experts in the field of psychology
• No set term times and no need to attend classes
• An affordable way to learn with a flexible choice of ways to pay
• Help and guidance from ICS student advisers AND mentors
• Academic support from a subject specialist tutor
• Access to the ICS Student Community – you are not alone!

Structure

To be awarded a Single Honours Degree in Psychology Studies, you will have to complete 360 credits over three levels. This will comprise 120 credits at Level 1 or higher, plus 120 at Level 2 or higher, plus 120 at Level 3 or higher. All modules are compulsory.

To study Psychology Studies as a Major, you will have to do four core modules at Levels 1 and 2 and two core modules and two options from a choice of five at Level 3.

To study Psychology Studies as a Joint, you will have to do three core modules at Level 1, unless Skills is taken in the other discipline then you must choose one module from a choice of two alternative option modules offered. At Level 2 there are three core modules, unless the Research Skills module is taken in the other discipline, then you must choose the alternative Psychology module offered. At Level 3 you must take two core modules. However, if you wish to conduct your final year Project in the other discipline, then you will have to choose three modules from a choice of five alternative option modules available.

To study Psychology Studies as a Minor route, you will have to do two core modules at Level 1, two modules from a choice of three at Level 2 and two modules from a choice of five at Level 3.

Career

This degree is not intended to give you a professional qualification. If you wish to pursue a professional qualification in Psychology you will need to go on to do further study. However, the programme will provide you with an academic qualification that will equip you with the intellectual and personal skills that have been identified as very important to employers. Career opportunities include jobs within social welfare, sport and leisure, education, human resource management, consumer research and advertising, media, market research and community work.

A significant number of psychology graduates decide not to enter professional psychology but do enjoy success in finding employment in a variety of other work areas where their training is useful. Estimates show between 80 and 85 per cent of psychology graduates nationwide use their degree as a general degree.

Also, in recent years, an increasing number of psychology graduates have chosen to undertake further study, such as higher degrees, teacher training or specific training schemes.

Continuing Professional Development

CPD or Continuing Professional Development is the means by which members of professional associations maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge and skills and develop the personal qualities required in their professional lives. As Modules within this programme are available for study individually this will meet the needs of those seeking further qualification in their chosen field.

Support

On enrolment, you will be provided with an induction pack containing all the information you need to prepare you for your studies.

ICS has a team of dedicated mentors to help you with general needs and respond to your queries in respect of any administrative issues. You can contact your mentor via phone, e-mail, post and fax – and you are guaranteed a timely response. Your mentor will also contact you at regular intervals – initially to welcome you and agree a study plan, and then to talk to you about your progress and remind you of important deadlines.

In addition, you will be allocated a subject tutor for each module you study.

You can contact your subject tutor via your mentor, or directly via the ICS Student Community.

In addition, the ICS Student Community provides opportunities for you to contact other students.

Admission

Entry to Level 1 or the Full Programme

To enrol on the first Level or the Full Programme you must normally hold 200 UCAS tariff points or equivalent.

Entry on a Modular Basis

If you do not hold the required tariff points for Level 1 or Full Programme entry, studies will be permitted on a modular basis, following a guidance interview with a programme advisor.

In order to be able to complete this programme, a good level of English is required. In line with UEL the IELTS requirements for all distance-learning programmes are a minimum of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in both reading & writing (and a minimum of 5.0 in listening & speaking). Where English is not your first language, you may be required to provide a written example of your work in order to ensure your suitability for the programme.

Overseas students should be aware that all exams MUST be taken in the UK at one of the six listed exam venues. Students should also be aware that they are expected to cover all costs in attending the exams.

Accredited Certificated Learning (ACL)

You may be able to gain admission to the programme with advanced standing. If you think that you could be entitled to ACL, you will be asked to send the following evidence to ICS:

• Programme/ Module Specification or syllabus (including evidence of assessment format)
• Final certificate
• Transcript of grades.

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