Psychology (Distance Learning) BSc (Hons)

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UCAS code: n/a 112 UCAS points
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology (Distance Learning), home applicant, full time

    • This course is in Clearing

    • Home Applicant
    • Full time, 3/4 years
    • Pound 9250 per year
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology (Distance Learning), home applicant, part time

    • Home Applicant
    • Part time
    • pro-rata full time fee
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology (Distance Learning), international applicant, full time

    • International Applicant
    • Full time, 3/4 years
    • Pound 14820 per year

What makes this course different

3rd in London

Our Psychology courses rank 3rd in London in the Guardian University Guide 2025.

Mirrors our on-campus course

As a distance learner, you'll cover the same material as if you were doing the course on campus. This is very rare for distance learning courses in the UK.

Employability focused

Psychology graduates bring valuable skills and knowledge to the workplace. In your second year, gain practical skills in showcasing your transferable skills through our core work-based learning module.

Accreditation

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 allow you to gain graduate or chartered membership of the Society which will help you in your psychology career.

BPS accreditation

Course modules

NOTE: Modules are subject to change. For those studying part time courses the modules may vary.

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Your future career

With a psychology degree, you'll have a range of job options in the allied psychology sector, including roles such as employment specialist, psychological wellbeing practitioner, social prescribing link worker, wellbeing manager, mental health social worker, psychology teacher, research assistant, or assistant psychologist. Some positions may need extra training, which can be provided. Focusing on positive psychology and education gives you the knowledge and skills to develop positive education programmes in schools, or other educational settings.

Industry links

We have links with NHS Trusts across the North Thames region, MIND, Terrence Higgins Trust, Centrepoint, Women's Aid, National Autistic Society, Young Gamblers and Gamers Education Trust (YGAM)

Graduate employers

Employers our psychology graduates have gone on to work for are the NHS, local councils, the civil service and education institutions.

Job roles

Roles you could go into include research assistant, working in teaching and education, or in the allied psychology sector.

Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our Career Coach portal.

Further study

For those interested in further training and careers in academia, research, clinical, counselling, occupational, or educational psychology, the BSc Psychology degree is essential. Alongside relevant experience, it also allows for specialisation in areas like health psychology, sports psychology, neuropsychology, or neuroscience. You could also stay on at UEL and study our MSc Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP).

Male student standing in front of books in the library
Our degrees in psychology will equip you with the tools and skills you need to investigate human behaviour and to adopt a critical analysis of what you discover. I very much hope you will join us in our search for behavioural insights and for solutions to the problems that face humanity, whether at the individual, group, national, international or global level."
Dr Richard Ralley

Head of Department of Psychological Sciences

How we support your career ambitions

We offer dedicated careers support, and further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking. Our courses are created in collaboration with employers and industry to ensure they accurately reflect the real-life practices of your future career and provide you with the essential skills needed. You can focus on building interpersonal skills through group work and benefit from our investment in the latest cutting-edge technologies and facilities.

Career Zone

This digital platform provides you with careers and employability resources, including: 

  • Jobs board for internships, placements, graduate opportunities, flexible part-time work 
  • Mentoring programmes for insight with industry experts 
  • 1-2-1 career coaching services 
  • Careers workshops and employer events 
  • Learning pathways to gain new skills and industry insight

Mental Wealth programme

Our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme issues you with a Careers Passport to track the skills you've mastered. Some of these are externally validated by corporations like Amazon and Microsoft.

Our Mental Wealth programme

We are careers first

Our teaching methods and geographical location put us right up top:

  • Work-based projects
  • Networking and visits to leading organisations
  • Support in starting a new business
  • London on our doorstep

How you'll learn

We encourage an educational experience that is active, social, collaborative, engaging, and student-owned. You will have access to a variety of resources ensuring your learning experience goes beyond the classroom.

We are investing in key areas beyond your studies including our career services, library, and well-being, to be available both face-to-face on campus and online with many of these available 24/7. We have new, modern library facilities on both campuses offering inspirational environments for study and research. Libraries contain resources in print and digital formats, a range of study spaces, and a dedicated librarian who can assist with your learning.

Guided independent study

When not attending timetabled lectures or workshops, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. This will typically involve skills development through online study, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects and preparing coursework assignments and presentations. Your independent learning is supported by a range of excellent facilities including online resources, specialist facilities, such as game labs, the library, the full Microsoft Office software, including MS Teams, and Moodle: our Virtual Learning Environment.

Academic support

Students are supported with any academic or subject-related queries by an Academic Adviser, module leaders, and former and current UEL students. 

If you need a bit of extra help with certain skills such as academic writing, English, maths, or statistics, our Academic Tutors offer workshops, drop-in sessions, and one-to-one appointments to help our students achieve their potential. You can receive advice and guidance on all aspects of the IT systems provided by the University from our IT Service Desks located on all three campuses.

Our Student Support hubs in Docklands and Stratford feature centralised helpdesks to cater to your every need. UEL provides support and advice for disabled students and those with specific learning difficulties (SPDs).

Dedicated personal tutor

Academic advisers, module leaders, and fellow students are available to support your academic queries. Academic tutors offer help with skills like writing and maths. IT Service Desks provide support for university IT systems. Our Student Support hubs cater to all your needs, including disability support.

Workload

Your overall workload consists of class and online tutor-led sessions, individual learning, and practical activities. The size of classes can vary depending on the nature of the course, module, and activity. This can range from large groups in a lecture theatre setting to smaller groups taking part in seminars and collaborative work. You will receive your personalised timetable at the beginning of the academic year depending on your course.

Your timetable

The guidelines for student engagement for this course are approximately 300 hours of scheduled teaching and 900 hours of guided independent study per year.

Class sizes

To give you an indication of class sizes, this course normally attracts 100 - 120 students a year. Lecture sizes are normally 100 plus students. In the seminars, you will be taught in groups of 18–20 students. However, this can vary by academic year.

How you'll be assessed

We assess your academic work through various methods like group work, exams, essays, presentations, case studies, professional development, and practical activities. Grades contribute to module marks, and assessment includes a combination of coursework and exams spread throughout the year.

We offer examination options for both international and UK-based students. International students can take their exams in their country of residence, with associated costs. UK-based students can choose to sit their exams at UEL campuses or other supported venues, also with potential costs. 

Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.

Campus and facilities

Water Lane, Stratford

Who teaches this course

This course is delivered by School of Childhood and Social Care

The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers. Full details of the academics will be provided in the student handbook and module guides.

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What our students and staff say

Psychology Student
"During my third year, I would have been lost without the support and guidance of my project supervisor. He was incredibly helpful as I worked on my final year project."

Aime Leahy

BSc (Hons) Psychology

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This degree is a perfect fit for anyone who is interested in psychology and wellbeing and offers an opportunity to learn about positive psychology coaching
and the chance to learn about interventions used by clinicians to improve our wellbeing."

Miha Constantinescu

Senior lecturer