Psychology BSc (Hons)
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Psychology has a daily impact on people’s lives. Study in Cambridge with our worldleading researchers, and take the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist with our accredited degree course.
Module guide Year one core modules • Fundamentals of Cognitive Psychology
Curiosity about people’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour is at the centre of this course. You’ll be encouraged to keep asking questions, and develop the scientific, analytical and research skills you need to find answers.
• Theoretical Foundations in Psychology
• Issues in Child Development & Social Psychology • Key Skills for Psychology • Social & Developmental Psychology • The Psychology of Everyday Life
Key Facts Faculty of Science & Technology Campus Cambridge Duration 3 years UCAS Code C800 Tariff Points 240 UCAS tariff points
Links with industry and professional recognition Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society. Providing you graduate with at least a second-class honours degree, you’ll be eligible for graduate chartered membership of the Society. This is the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.
• Introduction to Abnormal & Health Psychology Year two core modules • Biopsychology • Contemporary Social Psychology
I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V
Psychology affects everything we do. While on this course, you’ll learn about scientific, philosophical and historical areas of psychology. Our core modules will give you a solid foundation in the main principles of psychology, and our optional modules the freedom to concentrate on your own interests in more depth. By the time you graduate, you’ll be able to follow your interests into specialised further study, or find a career perfectly suited to you.
• Learning, Memory & Perception
Our staff are actively engaged in research, and they’ll support you all the way. Plus, there’s the opportunity to go to extracurricular weekly seminars, which feature guest presentations from specialist academics and researchers.
• Psychology Project
While you’re here, you’ll take advantage of our excellent research facilities, including specialist laboratories for measuring electrical activity in the brain, eye movement, psychoneuroimmunology, emotions and communication, psychometrics, human behaviour, consumer reactions, and much more.
• Personality, Intelligence & Psychometrics • Psychopathology • Research Techniques for Psychology • Issues in the Professional Practice of Psychology Year three core modules • Language & Thought • Lifespan Development
Assessment Throughout the course, we’ll use a range of assessment methods to measure your progress. You’ll complete exams (both written and practical), essays, research reports, oral presentations, lab reports and a dissertation on a subject of your choice.
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Associated careers This degree will open up a wide range of careers. You could go on to become a psychologist, or specialise in areas like health, educational or forensic psychology. You’ll be able to join the British Psychological Society if you graduate with at least a second-class honours degree. The skills you’ll learn are highly transferable, so you won’t be limited in your choices. The ability to write well, analyse data and understand human behaviour will prepare you for whichever career path you choose. Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us. If you’d like to continue your studies we offer a wide range of fulltime and part-time postgraduate courses including Masters in Foundations in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Child Psychology, Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience and Research Methods in Psychology. Entry requirements 240 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), Psychology and Science subjects are preferred and 3 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Mathematics.
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