PSYCHOLOGY BSc [Hons] / MSci COURSE FACTS UCAS course codes: Psychology C800 BSc/PS; Psychology C807 MSci/PS Length: 3 years (BSc); 4 years (MSci) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
GCSE: C/4 in English Language, Maths and Science. Typical offer is based on a minimum of 112 tariff points for BSc and 136 points for MSci from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: • A Levels (applicants are strongly preferred to have at least one relevant science Maths, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Psychology and Science) • BTEC National/Extended Diploma and Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: Minimum of DMM for BSc; DDD for MSci • International Baccalaureate Diploma • Access: 21 Distinction, 18 Merit and 6 Pass grades for BSc; 30 Distinction and 15 Merit grades for MSci • Welsh Baccalaureate • Extended Project Qualification is accepted in a relevant subject • General Studies and Key Skills are not accepted. International school leaving qualifications and college diplomas are accepted, subject to minimum English Language requirements: www.bangor.ac.uk/intreqs We also welcome applications from mature applicants. *For full details go to our website and for a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com
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WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT? This ‘pure psychology’ course will allow you to gain a scientific understanding of the basic processes by which we learn, think, feel and adapt to our social conditions. The course covers the investigation of behaviour from infancy to old age, and deals with the biological, social and individual factors that affect human psychology. This course offers you the widest possible choice of modules, which enables you to tailor your study as your interests develop. The first year of the course is designed to provide a broad introduction to the study of psychology. It is designed to provide a thorough grounding in the subject for those with no psychology background while allowing those who have already studied Psychology to increase the breadth and depth of their understanding. The second year continues on the same basis, enabling graduates to cover all the core topics required for the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. Year three completes your BSc with a major research project and an in-depth study of at least four topics selected from the full range of modules that are currently available. Year four completes the MSci degree with an advanced research project and a postgraduate-level research methods module, along with the study of three postgraduate level topics selected from a range of modules. WHAT WILL I STUDY? All modules in the 1st and 2nd years are compulsory, with students free to choose from a large number of modules in the 3rd year and the 4th year if undertaking the MSci degree. Each year, you study a total of 120 credits and the modules build over the years to provide both breadth and depth of understanding.
Year 1 As well as modules covering research methods and scientific writing and communications you’ll study a broad range of topics in areas such as: • Psychology as a Science • Stress and Distress • Happiness • Faith and Culture • Applied Psychology • Brain and Mind Year 2 You’ll continue with research methods modules, building your skill set and you’ll also cover topics including: • Social Psychology • Cognitive Psychology • Biological Psychology • Behavioural Psychology • Developmental Psychology • Personality • Clinical Psychology • Psychological Concepts Year 3 As well as doing your project in an area allied to your main interests you’ll really benefit from our size as we offer modules that cover a large and varied range of areas including: • Applied Behaviour Analysis • Psychology of Addictive Behaviours • Evolution and Human Social Behaviour • Cognitive Neuroscience • Consumer Psychology • Perception • Health Psychology • Social Cognition • Memory • Control of Mental Processes • Behavioural Methods in Education • Mindfulness • Brain and Language • Children, Families and Society • Bilingualism • Disorders of Literacy • Brain Development and Degeneration • Forensic Psychology • Stress, Anxiety and Health • Counselling • Positive Psychology & Goal Setting
Year 4 – MSci only As well as extending your project and further developing your research skills you’ll choose modules covering areas such as: • Clinical Neuropsychology • Behaviour Change • Neuroimaging • Neurodevelopmental Disorders • Bilingualism • Cognition and Brain Research • Practical Programming • Clinical Psychology • Childhood This is a dynamic course and modules are under constant review to keep them highly topical, so check the website for the latest full list of modules available on this course. YOUR RESEARCH We put great emphasis on developing your research skills. As part of the Research Methods modules, you’ll be taking part in practical sessions in which you design studies, run your own experiments, gather and analyse data and report your findings. You’ll gradually acquire the skills you need to design and conduct your own research project in Year 3. There will be opportunities to conduct research in industry, hospitals, schools, nurseries and other institutions with which we have strong research links. We also have a wide range of specialist research laboratories including MRI, ERP, TMS, Eye tracking, etc. CAREER PROSPECTS This is the broadest degree option we offer so is suitable for students who want to follow any of the main psychological professions (clinical psychology, educational psychology, counselling psychology, health psychology, etc). In addition, there are careers open to graduates and postgraduates from any discipline. These include, e.g. careers in management training, accountancy, teaching, nursing, social work, the police and the armed forces.
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