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BSc (Hons)

Psychology

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

3 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

C800

Delivery

Campus Taught

Foundation entry

If you’re fascinated by the way people act, react and interact, Psychology sheds light on it all – giving you the chance to explore the mechanics of the human condition.

How can we improve our ability to detect lies? What role does stress play in our lives? How can professionals improve their performance at work? How can we improve the mental health and wellbeing of society? Psychology offers the answers to these questions and more – helping you learn how to apply scientific methods to measure, understand and explain beliefs, decision-making processes and behaviour across a wide range of psychological settings.

While you’ll start off studying the core areas of the discipline – from the science of memory and language, to the biological basis of our behaviours – you’ll also have the flexibility to tailor your studies to your interests as you progress.

It’s a course shaped around the core syllabus of the professional body – the British Psychological Society (BPS). Whether you’re aiming for a future as a Chartered Psychologist, or you see your future in business, communications, education or law enforcement (to name a few), this degree can open the doors to your professional future.

Why study with us

Our Psychology degrees are accredited courses with the British Psychological Society and can offer Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).
Psychology at Burnley had 100% overall satisfaction in the 2021 National Student Survey (NSS). It also received 100% for organisation and management!
At our Burnley Campus you’ll really get to know the other students on your course due to the smaller class sizes. You’ll also be able to get all the support you need from your tutors.

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What you'll do

In your second year, you can focus on two specialist areas of the subject – most of which mirror professional chartered routes, like Forensic Psychology and Clinical Psychology.
You can choose to take a sandwich year – studying at one of our partner universities abroad or working on a placement to help you develop workplace skills and experience.
Study this course at our impressive Burnley Campus in Pennine Lancashire, where you’ll benefit from smaller class sizes, lots of support, and a friendly, close-knit learning environment.

Module overview

Course delivery

Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.

90%Face-to-face

10%Online

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Academic Expertise

Accreditations

This course is accredited by the BPS, the learned and professional body, incorporated by the Royal Charter, for Psychology in the UK. We will provide you with the breadth and depth of knowledge that allows you to graduate with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) provided you achieve at least a lower second class honours degree.

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Future careers

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree programme not only paves the way for a career in Psychology but can also open doors to any sector that values an understanding of human behaviour and emotion.

This degree course offers an ideal first step for a career in Psychology – many of our graduates aiming to work as clinical professionals go onto postgraduate training, including our own BPS-accredited master’s programmes.

You won’t be limited, however, to just one field or discipline. With the skills that this degree provides, you’ll have a wide range of possibilities ahead of you – including the Police, Prison Service, NHS, social and community services, health authorities and in the pharmaceutical industry, and in education and training.

Fees and funding

2022/23

Full-time£9250 per year

Sandwich year£1000 for the sandwich year

Part-time£1540 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

Full-time£9,250 per year

Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£14,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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You’ll learn from a team of academics who are expert researchers in their field. You’ll hear from them in lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical sessions, while we’ll also expect you to spend just as much time on independent study.

To measure your progress throughout the modules, we’ll use various methods. You’ll be asked to produce coursework as you progress through the course, and there will also be exams, which might include essays, multiple-choice tests or practical projects.