BSc (Hons) Psychology
Course overview
Start date
September 2018
Subject area
Psychology
Attendance
Full-time
Part-time
Learning
On campus
Course summary
Study one of the most rewarding and fascinating areas of science, where you go on a journey through the human mind and explore what makes us tick, and unlock many important reasons behind what makes us who we are, including mental health, human behaviour, and brain development.
Psychology shapes us as individuals, and our society - and is the reason behind many issues, such as why we think or have opinions on certain things, but also helps to improve our lives, where the effects of disability or injury are increasingly being understood and their effects are being mitigated, as the incredible pace of knowledge, research and technological advancement continues. Our internationally renowned academics and fantastic facilities at UEL, including VR and dedicated research labs, will allow you to experience and learn all about modern Psychology in today's climate.
At UEL, our Psychology degree provides you with a versatile platform to go on and make a real difference in your life. You can pursue a career in the ever-growing area of professional Psychology through our Masters and Professional Doctorates, including occupational, clinical and counselling Psychology. However the skills and experience, such as data management, analysis, report writing and critical and creative thinking are all on the top-list of what top companies want in graduates - so you could virtually work anywhere with our degree.
We offer this course as a Distance Learning option, which mirrors the on-campus programme including the same modules. To find out more, click here.
Contact us
If you have any questions, talk to a member of our Applicant Enquiries team on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or email study@uel.ac.uk.
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Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
This accreditation is a mark of quality that students and employers understand and value. Studying a BPS accredited course will give you the opportunity to gain graduate or chartered membership of the Society.
Aime Leahy , BSc (Hons)In my 3rd year I would have been lost without my project supervisor. He was so supportive and helpful whilst I was completing my final year project.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fee Loan
You can apply for a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, which will be paid directly to UEL. There are no up-front fees required. Repayment only starts after you finish your course and are earning over £25,000. If you haven’t finished repaying your loan after 30 years it will be automatically cancelled.
To apply visit gov.uk/student-finance
Maintenance Loan
You can apply for a loan to help with living costs such as food, travel and accommodation. How much you can borrow depends on where you live and study, and whether you are currently on welfare benefits. The maximum loan you can apply for is £11,998.
*Please note figures are based on 2017/18 figures, this is a guide to help you plan your finances. We will publish the 2018/19 figures as soon as they are confirmed.
To apply visit gov.uk/student-finance
Supplementary Grants
The government also offer the following additional support:
- Parent’s Learning Allowance
- Adult Dependants' Grant
- Childcare Grant
- Disabled Students’ Allowance
For further information visit gov.uk/student-finance
All students will receive:
Bursaries Schemes for which you can apply
Care Leaver and Foyer Bursary - up to £1,500
Progression Bursary - up to £2,000
Engagement Bursary - up to £2,000
Hardship Bursary - up to £2,000
Helena Kennedy Foundation - £1,500
Going Global – awards range from £300 - £700
Scholarships Schemes for which you can apply
Vice Chancellor Scholarship - up to £27,750 over three years
Dean Scholarship - up to £13,500 over three years
EU Scholarship (EU Only) - £1,000
Sports Scholarships - up to £6,000
There are a number of external organisations that offer financial help to
students. Please see the below list to view additional support options.
Alternatively, you can visit the Scholarship Search website.
Please note that the University of East London is not responsible for
the content of these external sites and is not associated in any way
with the funding schemes and their application processes.
Bank Of England Scholarship Programme
European Funding GuideThe Student Disability Association Fund
Some courses offer the option of a placement year, giving you the chance to gain valuable work experience in a relevant industry between your second and third years. If you are an international student on a Tier 4 visa, you are able to undertake a placement if it is an integral and assessed part of your course.
In 2018/19 placement year tuition fees are set at £1,060.
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate your finances while you're a student at the University of East London.
We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement.
Email: study@uel.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8223 4444
Tuition Fee Loan
You can apply for a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, which will be paid directly to UEL. There are no up-front fees required. Repayment only starts after you finish your course and are earning over £25,000. If you haven’t finished repaying your loan after 30 years it will be automatically cancelled.
Maintenance Loan
From academic year 2018/19, part-time students can access maintenance loans from Student Finance England.
You can apply for a loan to help with living costs such as food, travel and accommodation.
Part-time students need to study their courses at a rate of at least
25% of an equivalent full-time course in each academic year.
For further information visit gov.uk/student-finance
We appreciate that finance is one of the key considerations when you're
applying to university. That's why alongside your Government loan, you
can apply for scholarships to help towards your finances. We've invested
over £2 million worth of scholarships to financially assist new
students, starting in September 2018. If you're awarded a scholarship
you don't need to pay it back.
All students will receive:
Ebooks
Bursaries Schemes for which you can apply
Hardship Bursary -up to £2,000
Going Global – awards range from £300 - £700
Scholarships Schemes for which you can apply
Civic Engagement Scholarship - £1,000
Sports Scholarships - up to £6,000
Team UEL Scholarship - £1,000
Some courses offer the option of a placement year, giving you the chance to gain valuable work experience in a relevant industry between your second and third years. If you are an international student on a Tier 4 visa, you are able to undertake a placement if it is an integral and assessed part of your course.
In 2018/19 placement year tuition fees are set at £1,060.
There are a number of external organisations that offer financial help to
students. Please see the below list to view additional support options.
Alternatively, you can visit the Scholarship Search website.
Please note that the University of East London is not responsible for
the content of these external sites and is not associated in any way
with the funding schemes and their application processes.
Bank Of England Scholarship Programme
European Funding GuideThe Student Disability Association Fund
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate your finances while you're a student at the University of East London.
We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement.
Email: study@uel.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8223 4444
Price per 30 credit module
Tuition Fee Loan
You can apply for a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, which will be paid directly to UEL. There are no up-front fees required. Repayment only starts after you finish your course and are earning over £25,000. If you haven’t finished repaying your loan after 30 years it will automatically be cancelled.
For information visit gov.uk/student-finance
Please note EU students can only apply for their funding using a paper application form.
To download a form visit www.gov.uk/student-finance-forms
All students will receive:
Bursaries Schemes for which you can apply
Care Leaver and Foyer Bursary - up to £1,500
Progression Bursary - up to £2,000
Engagement Bursary - up to £2,000
Hardship Bursary - up to £2,000
Helena Kennedy Foundation - £1,500
Going Global – awards range from £300 - £700
Scholarships Schemes for which you can apply
Vice Chancellor Scholarship - up to £27,750 over three years
Dean Scholarship - up to £13,500 over three years
EU Scholarship (EU Only) - £1,000
Sports Scholarships - up to £6,000
There are a number of external organisations that offer financial help to
students. Please see the below list to view additional support options.
Alternatively, you can visit the Scholarship Search website.
Please note that the University of East London is not responsible for
the content of these external sites and is not associated in any way
with the funding schemes and their application processes.
Bank Of England Scholarship Programme
European Funding GuideThe Student Disability Association Fund
Some courses offer the option of a placement year, giving you the chance to gain valuable work experience in a relevant industry between your second and third years. If you are an international student on a Tier 4 visa, you are able to undertake a placement if it is an integral and assessed part of your course.
In 2018/19 placement year tuition fees are set at £1,060.
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate your finances while you're a student at the University of East London.
We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement.
Email: study@uel.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8223 4444
Tuition Fee Loan
You can apply for a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, which will be paid directly to UEL. There are no up-front fees required. Repayment only starts after you finish your course and are earning over £25,000. If you haven’t finished repaying your loan after 30 years it will be automatically cancelled.
Maintenance Loan
From academic year 2018/19, part-time students can access maintenance loans from Student Finance England.
You can apply for a loan to help with living costs such as food, travel and accommodation.
Part-time students need to study their courses at a rate of at least
25% of an equivalent full-time course in each academic year.
For further information visit gov.uk/student-finance
We appreciate that finance is one of the key considerations when you're
applying to university. That's why alongside your Government loan, you
can apply for scholarships to help towards your finances. We've invested
over £2 million worth of scholarships to financially assist new
students, starting in September 2018. If you're awarded a scholarship
you don't need to pay it back.
All students will receive:
Ebooks
Bursaries Schemes for which you can apply
Hardship Bursary -up to £2,000
Going Global – awards range from £300 - £700
Scholarships Schemes for which you can apply
Civic Engagement Scholarship - £1,000
Sports Scholarships - up to £6,000
Team UEL Scholarship - £1,000
Some courses offer the option of a placement year, giving you the chance to gain valuable work experience in a relevant industry between your second and third years. If you are an international student on a Tier 4 visa, you are able to undertake a placement if it is an integral and assessed part of your course.
In 2018/19 placement year tuition fees are set at £1,060.
There are a number of external organisations that offer financial help to
students. Please see the below list to view additional support options.
Alternatively, you can visit the Scholarship Search website.
Please note that the University of East London is not responsible for
the content of these external sites and is not associated in any way
with the funding schemes and their application processes.
Bank Of England Scholarship Programme
European Funding GuideThe Student Disability Association Fund
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate your finances while you're a student at the University of East London.
We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement.
Email: study@uel.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8223 4444
At UEL, we understand that studying in another country is a big financial commitment. If you apply early for an undergraduate, you may be entitled to a scholarship of up to £4,000.You can find out more about the international scholarships here.
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) also run an Emergency International Fund to assist international students in hardship.
You can contact our SMART team on 02082233333 or study@uel.ac.uk
As part of the Tier 4 student visa requirements, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) estimate that you will need £1,265* per month to cover your living costs. It includes expenses for accommodation, food and drink, travel within London, text books, entertainment, clothing, toiletries and laundry. Most Tier 4 students are required to show they have sufficient funds to cover the first nine months of the course before they start- a total of £11,385- in addition to the tuition fees. You can find more information about the specific requirements of the Tier 4 student visa here. The amount that you will spend can vary depending on your lifestyle. The UKCISA International Student Calculator can help you plan and manage your money.
* Please note the Immigration Rules are subject to change and this figure is likely to be increased by UKVI year on year. Please therefore check our ISA pages (www.uel.ac.uk/isa) for more information at the time of preparing your visa application.
Deposits and paying by instalments
International students are required to pay a deposit prior to being issued a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
Your remaining balance will be paid in five monthly instalments over your first term. The first of these instalments must be paid when completing your enrolment on arrival at UEL. Please follow the payment instructions here.
After the required payment has been made, you will be asked to complete the online International Student Reply Form to confirm your acceptance of our offer and of our terms of admittance and fees policy.
Our International team at UEL are available for advice and guidance on studying in London, fees, scholarships and visa requirements.
Email: international@uel.ac.uk
Entry requirements
- September 2018
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Degree
112
New UCAS Points
INTERNATIONAL
(Including European Union)
We accept a range of qualifications from across the world. Please see our country pages for information on specific entry requirements for your country.
Access to HE Diploma (QAA approved) with 60 credits overall and 45 credits at Level 3
Overall IELTS score of 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).
If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English programme. The length of the course will depend on your current level of English and the requirements for your degree programme. We offer a 5-week and an 11-week pre-sessional course. Find out more here.
Level 2 equivalences such as Level 2 Functional Skills in English / Maths, Level 2 Key Skills in Communication / Application of Number and Level 2 Adult Literacy / Adult Numeracy
As an inclusive university we recognise that applicants who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required for entry to a course. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course. We will assess this from the information provided in your application (particularly your personal statement) and may ask you to attend an interview or submit a piece of work to help us decide on your eligibility for the course. Our pre-entry Information Advice and Guidance Team are able to provide further advice on entry requirements and suitability for study.
What you'll learn
Our Psychology degree will give you a broad knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of modern Psychology. You will develop a good knowledge of the influences on and factors involved in human functioning in all the core areas of Psychology:
- Biological foundations
- Cognitive Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Individual Differences
- Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
- Research methods
You will also develop detailed knowledge of several specialised areas through option choice, develop knowledge of research paradigms, methods and measurement techniques, of real life applications of theory to behaviour and experience, and knowledge of how behaviour and experience can be affected by physical and mental illness. This knowledge will be backed up by subject-based practical skills such as the ability to design and conduct research, to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, and awareness of ethical issues and principles in research on human behaviour.
Key to many careers and employers - you will also develop thinking skills, including analysis and interpretation of evidence, scientific reasoning, critical thinking, and appreciation of multiple perspectives and approaches. Furthermore, other skills for life and work including communication, computer literacy (word processing, statistical software), interpersonal and group skills, numeracy and statistical competence, self-knowledge and reflexivity, and planning and time-management.
What you'll study and when
All modules listed are 30 credits unless indicated otherwise.
By the end of the degree you’ll gain the same qualification as those obtaining direct entry to the course but you’ll take one year longer to complete your studies.
Skills for Success in Psychology (core)
Debates in Psychology (core)
Topics in Psychology (core)
Psychology in Practice (core)
Core
Researching Psychological Worlds
Perspectives on Behaviour: Biological, Social and Differential
Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
Keystones for Success in Psychology
Core
Researching Psychological Worlds 2
Applications of Psychobiology, Individual differences and Social Psychology
Topics in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
Option (all 15 credit modules)
Forensic Psychology: The Justice System
Cognitive Neuropsychology
Psychology of Mental Health
Counselling Psychology
Psychological Perspectives on Work Experience
Clinical and Community (III)
Core
Psychological Research Project (45 credits)
Employability and Developing Your Graduate Career Pathway (15 credits)
Option
Research Conference (15 credits)
Forensic Psychology: Criminal Conduct
Occupational Psychology (15 credits)
Health Psychology (15 credits)
Psychology of Choice: Decision Making and Risk Perception (15 credits)
Applied Child Psychology
Applied Child Psychology with Placement
Drugs and Addictive Behaviours
Psychology, Identity and Society (15 credits)
Psychology of Belief
Anomalistic Psychology (15 credits)
Cyber-psychology (15 credits)
Principles and Applications of Perception (15 credits)
How you'll be assessed
We’ll assess you with a mixture of coursework and exams (no exams in first year). Coursework includes essays, research reports, group and seminar presentations and a final-year project.
The balance of coursework and exams in year two will depend on your optional choices. In your third year, half of your assessment will be based on research coursework.
How you'll learn
Our internationally renowned expert academics will guide employ the most up to date and advanced learning techniques to ensure that you get a broad understanding of Psychology through your degree.
Your knowledge of the area is developed through guided reading, knowledge-based activities with feedback, lectures and follow up questions and discussions, and online discussions and activities. We develop your thinking and practical skills through reflective and IT activities with feedback, group discussions (such as seminar activities), and online discussions and activities. Skills for life and work are developed through project work, as well as reflection, review and planning activities, for example, with your Academic Advisor.
Students on the BSc Psychology are encouraged to gain relevant work experience as they progress through their degree and they are supported in finding work experience or voluntary placements via the Centre for Student Success.In addition, the programme includes two optional modules in which students can make use of work-based learning. The work may be paid or unpaid and students set up the work experience/ placement for themselves. Students are not assessed on their performance in the work place but on assessments that require them to reflect on the experience and make links to relevant research.
Students may also apply to take part in the University Study Abroad scheme, in which students complete a proportion of their level 5 credits at a non-UK University.
Your future career
The fantastic thing about a Psychology degree is that as well as go into professional Psychology - the skills and knowledge it gives you means you can work practically anywhere.
Our degree and teaching will give you the skills and experience in data management, data analysis, report writing, and critical and creative thinking. These are all skills that are now in the top 10 of modern employer's requirements for graduates - so the fact you will have these skills and experience means you're a step ahead and well placed for graduate employment. Furthermore, employers value psychology students because they believe they have a better understanding of human behaviour - your understanding of how people work will be a real selling point, especially later on down the line when you apply for managerial jobs.
Many of our graduates now work in social welfare, sport and leisure, education, human resource management, consumer research and advertising, marketing, media, market research and community work.
However if you choose to pursue a career in psychology, our degree provides a fantastic platform for you to continue onto postgraduate studies, so that you can specialise in an area of psychology, such as clinical, counselling, occupational and community psychology. You can study all of these degrees in-house, as we offer Masters level and Doctorate level courses, which are BPS-accredited, so you can effectively train to be a professional Psychologist without ever leaving us. From there, the career paths can lead to incredibly rewarding, satisfying and high-paying jobs in the public and private sector.
