Programme summary for BSc (Hons) Psychology Extended Degree: Level Zero Programme
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Our extended psychology degree (beginning with Level 0) is for people who have been out of education for a while or school leavers who would prefer to study for four years in order to start their degree at a suitable entry point for their current level of eduaction. This course involves taking six Level-0 modules, which must be passed at 40 per cent average or above in order to continue on to the BSc (Hons) programme. The Level 0 programme is for one year and the BSc (Hons) programme is for a further three years, giving a total of four years full time.
About the programme
- provides instruction and guidance in study skills essential for degree-level study
- provides a transition route onto a 3 year psychology degree
- offers scope in programme content
- offers access to the psychological community and academic experience at UEL
- offers extensive study skills and personal development support
1 year full time for progression onto 3 year FT or 4.5 year PT degree in Psychology
Programme structure
Career opportunities
The critical and creative skills gained from this programme will give you the foundation to go on to study psychology at degree level. This will then allow you to go on to seek employment or further training in Educational psychology, Occupational psychology, Forensic psychology, Research, Teaching, Human Resources, Market Research, Retail etc.
Support
Each student will have a tutor responsible for providing regular guidance and support in relevant areas of personal and academic life. They will have access to the on-line support from their tutor and their peers through UELPlus. They will be able to use the IT programmes available to all psychology students at UEL such as the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS). Training in the use of SPSS, Excel, and Word will be given and they will have the support of the Psychology help-desk which provides help and advice to all psychology students. We have an excellent library with access to hundreds of academic journals and other literary resources. The university provides a counselling and advisory service that any student can use and we also provide a good careers advice service.
Admission
Successful applicants to the level zero programme will be expected within the period of their studies to demonstrate the capacity and commitment to develop a level of academic performance corresponding with the threshold standard required for progression to level 1.
Students who have been out of education for a while or those with disabilities and relevant aptitude or experience at an appropriate level are encouraged.
Applicants to the programme with no GCSE in English and Mathematics (or equivalent) will normally be interviewed and will be asked to complete a diagnostic test to assess their current level of literacy and numeracy. The 'level 0' degree programme has been devised for post-FE students and school leavers who
- Would benefit from membership of a Higher Education learning community as they
acclimatise to a higher level of study. - Have previously studied in a purely vocational context and require fuller academic
development before progressing onto an undergraduate programme. - Would prefer to study for four years in order to start their degree at a suitable entry point
for their current level of education.
Key facts
You can start many programmes in either September or February and applications are simple to make. Click below to:
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