PSYCHOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE
EXPLORE OUR RANGE OF PSYCHOLOGY COURSES Unlock the secrets of psychology with one of our specialist, British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degrees. Throughout your course, you’ll learn about how and why we think, act and react the way we do, whilst developing your critical research and analytical skills. With introductory modules such as Biological and Cognitive Psychology, you’ll develop a solid grounding from which to further
explore your course-specific specialism. Studying abroad and work placements are also a key highlight of several of our psychology degrees, and we will support you in securing relevant, real-world opportunities. We also encourage all students to undertake volunteering and apply for our internships, to help build your CV and experience while you study, so you’re in a strong position to secure work in your chosen field following graduation.
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OUR PSYCHOLOGY DEGREES ARE ACCREDITED AGAINST THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GRADUATE BASIS FOR CHARTERED MEMBERSHIP (GBC) OF THE BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY (BPS).
RESEARCH IS A KEY PRIORITY AT LJMU. WE COLLABORATE WITH ACADEMICS ACROSS THE WORLD. 46.7% OF PSYCHOLOGY, PSYCHIATRY AND NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH IS CONSIDERED WORLD-LEADING OR INTERNATIONALLY IMPORTANT.
OUR STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM A RANGE OF CUTTINGEDGE FACILITIES. YOU WILL LEARN IN STATE-OF-THEART LABORATORIES AND EXCELLENT TEACHING SPACES, INCLUDING EEG, EYE TRACKING, BRAIN STIMULATION, TOUCH SENSATION AND VIRTUAL REALITY LABS.
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MEET YOUR TEAM Your lecturers play a vital role in delivering the university experience you’re looking for. Here are just a few of the people you’ll learn from - we think it’s safe to say their research and teaching skills won’t disappoint!
“Teaching the next generation of psychology students is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job; seeing them develop both personally and academically to become leading researchers of our future.” Professor Pooja Saini Professor of Suicide and Self Harm Prevention, Psychology
“At heart, psychology is an ongoing attempt to better understand ourselves and each other. As a clinical psychologist, I am interested in how we link this understanding to improving people’s lives. In my teaching I invite you to look for these connections as well – particularly the ones we have yet to notice.” Dr Ben Rosser Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer, Psychology
“I enjoy teaching students from empirical and practical standpoints to facilitate research interests. I have created “mock” crime scenes based upon reallife homicide cases. This allows for an interactive learning experience which encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a better understanding of empirical components.” Dr Heather Panter Programme leader of MSc Policing and Criminal Investigations, Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies
“I am a Chartered Psychologist who has been involved in both teaching and research in the areas of Clinical and Forensic Psychology. I enjoy teaching students from empirical and practical standpoints to facilitate research interests. My main research interests focus on offender profiling approaches, deviant group behaviour and extreme violence.” Dr Robert Hesketh Senior Lecturer, Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice
“I love watching the students develop not only academically but also as individuals while they are here. I pride myself on delivering solid academic material, linked to a practical application of that knowledge and of course lots of fun.” Dr Elizabeth-Jane Peatfield JP Programme Leader, Criminal Justice, Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies Merseyside Woman of the Year Winner 2018
“The Sport Psychology team is made up of BPS accredited and HCPC registered Sport and Exercise Psychologists, who, as well as being world-leading researchers, are also applied practitioners working with a range of clients from elite athletes and teams to mental health charities. This applied work and industry knowledge enables us to provide a guaranteed final year core placement module with our external partners.” Dr Joe Causer Reader in Sensorimotor Behaviour, Sport and Exercise Sciences
I was delighted when I found out that I had been awarded the Scholarship. It made me feel really proud and I would advise other students to apply. Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice graduate Ryan Cockrell received an annual LJMU Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship worth £10,000 for every year of his degree.
I knew I wanted to study in Liverpool as it is a lovely city and far enough from home that I could comfortably move out, but not too far so I can easily pop back if I want to. Shealah Garvey moved from Manchester to Liverpool after securing a place at LJMU to study BSc (Hons) Psychology
MOVING TOWARDS YOUR DREAM CAREER LJMU’s Student Futures team provides tailored careers support to all LJMU students during their studies from our campus-based Careers Zones. The Careers Zones are located in the Student Life Building and Byrom Street. Call in to find out how we can help you get on the road to your dream outcome! Careers Zone 24/7 is easy to use with engaging content that allows you to make a measurable impact on your employability. You can track your progress, identify skills and confidence gaps, get personalised feedback and take part in a personalised programmes of activities that have been designed specifically for you by the Student Futures team. You can also continue to use Careers Zone 24/7 and the jobs
board after you graduate from LJMU by enabling graduate access via the ‘My profile’ link in the platform. Careers Zone 24/7 is a continually expanding portfolio of development tools, resources, assessments and content. GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE WHILE YOU STUDY: ❚
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I first used Careers Zone 24/7 to apply for an LJMUfunded internship, which was listed on the jobs board. I’ve since used the job search engine to find lots of other opportunities and recommended it to my friends. There’s so much content in the platform and some cool tools that allow you to improve your employability. The CV360 tool is great; I uploaded my CV and within seconds I was given a score for my CV and got recommendations of where to improve it!
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MOST OF OUR PSYCHOLOGY LABORATORIES AND STAFF ARE BASED IN THE TOM REILLY BUILDING ON LJMU’S CITY CAMPUS BYROM STREET SITE The Tom Reilly Building is also home to our electrocephalography lab, neuroscience lab and the Keith Nicholson lab, which is used for a wide range of psychological experiments, including some that combine virtual reality experiences with physiological measures of brain, heart or muscle activity. Depending on your course, your lectures will take place in various locations across either City Campus or Mount Pleasant Campus.
WHY NOT TAKE A LOOK AROUND? Head over to our website to go on a virtual tour of the Byrom Street campus and navigate your way through the Tom Reilly Building. You’ll also be able to explore some of the student social spaces too.
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CRIMINOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY BSc (Hons) The professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology is informed by ongoing research and extensive links with practitioners. So you can be confident that your studies will be at the forefront of developments in this fascinating field.
MODULES Year 1 • Inside the Criminal Justice System • Criminology and Psychology into Action • An Introduction to Criminological Theory • Introduction to Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences • Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology I/2 • Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology Year 2 • Key Thinkers for Criminology • Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology 4 • Cognitive and Biological Psychology • Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, and Individual Differences • Qualitative Research Methods The following options are typically offered: • Criminology Into Practice • Contemporary Perspectives in Criminology • Crimes and Harms of the Powerful • Social Divisions and Social Justice Year 3 • Psychology Dissertation The following options are typically offered: • Forensic and Investigative Psychology • Health Psychology • Cognitive Neuroscience • Green Criminology – Crimes and Harms to the Global Environment • Positive Psychology • Psychology in Education
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• International Fieldwork in Criminology • Psychopharmacology and Addictive Behaviour • Police, Power and Social Order • Face Perception: Processes and Disorders • Social Cognition • Children and Young People ‘at Risk’ • Work Psychology • Power, Politics, and Human Rights • Psychology of Sexual Violence • Child and Youth Justice • Security, Terrorism, and War • Understanding and Challenging Inequalities and Stigma
COURSE OVERVIEW • Brings together the established disciplines of Criminology and Psychology for a unique perspective on individuals, society and the criminal justice system • Recent increase in demand for criminal psychologists in prison programmes and offender management • Contemporary research informed teaching • Good links with employers and agencies can lead to good opportunities for work placements • Eligibility for membership of the British Psychological Society on graduation
WORK-RELATED LEARNING
UCAS code: MC2W Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): BBC (112) A levels minimum requirement: 2 General Studies acceptable? Yes BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: DMM if studied on its own or to the total of 112 points when combined with other qualifications GCSE/standard grade: Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted Interview required? Mature and non-standard applicants may be invited to interview DBS check required? No Course duration (Yrs): 3 FT Start month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus; City Campus.
Alongside your academic studies, you will gain a range of transferable skills in analysis and interpretation, presentation, teamwork, initiative and research. For example, the Dissertation module requires you to: identify an appropriate topic; develop a programme of study; present a clear, coherent and robust piece of written work. While the International Fieldwork module provides students with a unique opportunity to develop and improve these transferable skills within an international context.
CAREER PROSPECTS The range of careers open to you once you graduate include: probation work, youth justice, victim support, police and prison services, legal professions, local government, postgraduate study and research.
All of the staff I have worked with are still conducting their own research, which means they are enthusiastic about and up to date with their topics. Criminology and Psychology graduate
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FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE BSc (Hons) Completing this professionally-accredited degree will give you vital insights into the criminal mind and criminal justice system, opening up a wide range of exciting career opportunities.
MODULES Year 1 • Criminal Justice System • Criminological Theory • Introduction to Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice • Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology 1: Relationships and Associations • Introduction to Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences • Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology 2: Testing for Differences • Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
Year 2 • Exploring Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice • Professional Development in Criminal Justice • Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology 4: Advanced Quantitative Research Methods • Cognitive and Biological Psychology • Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, and Individual Differences Optional modules: • New Directions in Criminological Theory • Rehabilitation and Desistance in Criminal Justice • An Introduction to Penology • Victimology
Year 3 • Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice Dissertation • Forensic and Investigative Psychology
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Optional modules: • Criminal Justice Futures: Employability Skills for the Workplace • Contemporary Issues in Prisons and Probation • Policing • Youth Justice • Substance Use, Society and Criminal Justice • Regulation, Harm and Victimisation • Comparative Criminal Justice • Green Criminology and Environmental Crime • Violence and Society • The Criminal Courts - The Search for Equity and Justice • Terror and Terrorism: A Critical Exploration • Health Psychology • Cognitive Neuroscience • Positive Psychology • Psychopharmacology and Addictive Behaviour • Face Perception: Processes and Disorders • Social Cognition • Work Psychology • Psychology of Sexual Violence
COURSE OVERVIEW • Fascinating insight into the criminal mind and the criminal justice system and the way psychology is used to understand and manage criminal behaviour • Diverse range of careers in forensic psychology, the police, probation and prison services, drug and alcohol support, victim and witness support, and youth work • Established links with employers and agencies allow for excellent networking, volunteering and work experience opportunities
WORK-RELATED LEARNING Work-related learning is incorporated into every level of this programme so that once you graduate you will be equipped with a range of transferable skills and knowledge in analysis and interpretation, presentation, teamwork, initiative and research. During your studies, you will be encouraged to seek out voluntary work with a range of local agencies during your course. We work very closely with partners in criminal justice to help students get relevant voluntary experience while they study, which is more beneficial to those who want to go on and work in the sector or take a further forensic qualification. All hands-on experience will prove invaluable once you start to apply for jobs, as you will be able to demonstrate to potential employers that you have professional skills as well as the drive and initiative to succeed.
UCAS code: CM82 Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): ABB (128) A levels minimum requirement: 2 A levels subject specific requirement: Not applicable General Studies acceptable? Yes BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: DDM if studied on its own or to the total of 128 points when combined with other qualifications GCSE/standard grade: Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted Interview required? Mature and non-standard applicants may be invited to interview DBS check required? No Course duration (Yrs): 3 FT Start month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus; City Campus.
CAREER PROSPECTS The degree will prepare you for a career in policing or a related field of law enforcement or allied security professions. Alternatively you may consider pursuing an academic career through postgraduate study.
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The degree was not only fascinating to study, but also equipped me with critical thinking skills I will continue to use in my professional and personal life. Weronika Harrison Graduate
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POLICING, PSYCHOLOGY AND INVESTIGATIONS BSc (Hons) This degree is designed for those who are seeking a career in policing, the wider law enforcement sector, or associated fields in the criminal justice system and will engage you in the key strategies for effective crime scene management.
MODULES Year 1 • Introduction to Policing and Investigation • Practice, Procedure and the Criminal Law • Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology: Relationships and Associations • Introduction to Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences • Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology: Testing for Differences • Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology • Skills for Success in Policing and Forensic Psychology Year 2 • Policing Communities • Psychology of Investigation • Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology: Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
• Cognitive and Biological Psychology • Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, and Individual Differences
Year 3 • Approaches to protecting vulnerable people and the management of offenders • Research Project • Forensic and Investigative Psychology Optional Modules • Comparative Studies in Policing • Policing, Security and Risk • Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
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• Investigating Serious and Complex Cases • Application of Intelligence to Policing • Psychopharmacology and Addictive
Behaviour
• Face Perception: Processes and Disorders • Social Cognition • Work Psychology • Psychology of Sexual Violence
COURSE OVERVIEW • Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Access to the contemporary Crime Scene Suite facilities for practical scenario-based learning
• Practical exercises and worked-based learning at the renowned Emergency Services Training Centre in Birkenhead (off-campus)
• Innovative and thought-provoking modules both reflect and challenge current policing practices and debates
• Students who aspire to policing will be afforded the opportunity to join the Special Constabulary and supported through the application process
• Opportunities for graduate membership to the British Psychological Society (BPS)
WORK RELATED LEARNING Work-related learning is incorporated into every level of this programme so that once you graduate you will be equipped with a range of transferable skills and knowledge in analysis and interpretation, presentation, teamwork, initiative and research. You will be taught by lecturers with academic and professional backgrounds in policing and the use of forensic science. At the Emergency Services Training Centre students are supported by current
practitioners providing input to contextualise theoretical learning and also to give the context of experience.
CAREER PROSPECTS You will be strongly encouraged to become a Special Police Constable, a police volunteer or to volunteer within the criminal justice field throughout your studies. You will gain practical insight into operational practices, build professional relationships and enhance your employability skills for police and related criminal justice professions after graduation. This degree also offers the potential for associated careers in the field of psychology with the potential to work as a Chartered Psychologist via the achievement of Graduate membership and Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
UCAS code: MPPI FOUNDATION ROUTE AVAILABLE Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): BCC (104) A levels minimum requirement: 2 General Studies acceptable? Yes BTEC Diploma grades/subjects required: D*D if no other level 3 qualifications are taken, or to the total of 104 UCAS points when combined with other qualification BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: DMM if no other level 3 qualifications are taken, or to the total of 104 UCAS points when combined with other qualification GCSE/standard grade: Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted Interview required? Mature and non-standard applicants may be invited to interview DBS check required? No Course duration (Yrs): 3/4 FT Start month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus
I have developed a firm understanding of academic theories and have been able to apply these greatly to my role as a Special Constable. The course incorporates a great mix of academia, practical teaching and an overall student experience which I have felt that I have grown a lot as a person in confidence and knowledge. Ben, Graduate and Special Constable
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PSYCHOLOGY BSc (Hons) If you aspire to become a Chartered Psychologist, our BPS-accredited degree is the start of your professional journey. Want career options beyond clinical practice? There are many! Use your insight into human behaviour to succeed in a wide range of careers and sectors. MODULES
• Psychology in Education (20 credits)
Year 1 • Introduction to Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences • Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology 1: Relationships and Associations • Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology 2: Testing for Differences • Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology • Concepts in Mental Health and Wellbeing • Essential Skills for Psychologists • Psychological Themes
• Health Psychology (20 credits)
Year 2 • Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology 3: Qualitative Research Methods • Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology 4: Advanced Quantitative Research Methods • Cognitive and Biological Psychology • Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, and Individual Differences • Careers and Employability • Contemporary Issues in Applied Psychology • Mental Health Conditions
• Social Cognition (10 credits)
Year 3 • Dissertation - Apply your empirical research skills in your chosen area of psychology. (Core and contributes 40 credits) The remaining 80 credits must be made up from three 20 credit modules and two 10 credit modules:
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• Clinical Psychology (20 credits) • Positive Psychology (20 credits) • Cognitive Neuroscience (20 credits) • Forensic and Investigative Psychology (20 credits) • Experimental Psychology (20 credits) • Psychopharmacology and Addictive Behaviour (10 credits) • Face Perception: Processes and Disorders (10 credits) • Work Psychology (10 credits) • The Psychology of Sexual Violence (10 credits) • Work-based Learning (10 credits)
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COURSE OVERVIEW
UCAS codes: C870
• Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): BBB (120) A levels minimum requirement: 2 General Studies acceptable? No BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: DDM if studied on its own or to the total of 120 points when combined with other qualifications GCSE/standard grade: Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted Interview required? No DBS check required? A DBS check is not required for your application, however a DBS may be required for modules where there is a work based learning placement option. Work-based learning placements that do not require a DBS check may be available. Course duration (Yrs): 3 FT Start month: September Campus location: City Campus
• Opportunity to undertake a 10-hour (minimum) work placement in your second year • Optional, negotiable sandwich year between Levels 5 and 6 (subject to availability) • Excellent spring board into careers as diverse as teaching, the police, media, management, counselling, clinical, educational, occupational and health psychology • State-of-the-art facilities including a robotic tactile stimulator and human performance lab • Fascinating range of topics ranging from psychosocial problems and drug use to understanding the criminal mind and the functions of the brain
WORK-RELATED LEARNING The discipline of psychology can lead to a wide variety of careers and employers increasingly recognise its value. This programme is carefully designed to help you develop not only your knowledge, skills and competencies in your subject area, but also your personal skills. You will have the opportunity to put your practical skills and knowledge into practice in your second year when you are offered the opportunity to complete a work placement and present a report on it.
CAREER PROSPECTS The course is an excellent springboard into many areas of psychology, from health and the caring professions to education, forensic, clinical and occupational practice. Psychologists can pursue careers as diverse as the police, media, business, human resources, management, counselling and clinical, educational, occupational and health psychology. Teaching in schools and universities or postgraduate study is also popular. As an LJMU graduate you have a strong advantage when it comes to applying for research posts because of the thorough training in methodology provided by the course.
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The support I’ve received from the Psychology course team has been fantastic. Doing this degree has inspired me to go on and start my own business. Liam Duffy Student
My time at Liverpool John moores studying psychology has been a rewarding experience. I have gained a deeper understanding of human behaviour and the importance of empathy. I have been supported every step of the way by the amazing staff. I was also lucky enough that this course gave me the opportunity to do a year abroad in Italy which is the best thing I’ve ever done. Millie Holden BSc (Hons) Psychology
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SPORT PSYCHOLOGY BSc (Hons) The professionally-accredited BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology is taught in the award-winning Tom Reilly Building. The course currently offers applied learning experiences led by experienced staff and guest speakers from the sport psychology sector.
COURSE OVERVIEW MODULES Year 1 • Professional Practice in Sport Psychology 1 • Introduction to Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences • Introduction to Cognitive and Biological Psychology • Professional Practice in Sport Psychology 1 • Academic Skills (Sport Psychology) • Research Methods 1 • Psychosocial Principles of Sport and Exercise Year 2 • Professional Practice in Sport Psychology 2 • Advances in Cognitive and Biological Psychology • Exercise and Health Psychology • Sport and Performance Psychology • Developmental and Social Psychology • Research Methods 2 Year 3 • Major Project • Professional Practice in Sport Psychology 3 • Applied Motor Behaviour • Current Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology • Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology Placement
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• Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) • Taught by BPS Chartered and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered sport and exercise psychologists • Based in the £25 million Tom Reilly Building with state-of-the art laboratories • Includes a free, full day, applied event with invited practitioners from sport and exercise psychology, alumni and industry leads • Step one on the career path to becoming an HCPC registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist • Specialist careers support, tasks and insights are set within your modules • Psychosocial Principles of Sport and Exercise • The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked first in the North West and among the top 20 in the world for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2026)
WORK-RELATED LEARNING The programme is designed to build both your academic and practical skills and will provide you with the qualifications and practical skills required to become a practising sport nutritionist. There will be opportunities to work alongside practitioners, giving you a real taste of the many careers available within the nutrition sector and providing an opportunity to complete a project based on your experience. This work-related learning is a vital element of your studies as it gives you a chance to practise skills learnt on the course which will add real value to your CV. Students will be required to pay any travel costs, visas and accommodation associated with workbased and placement learning.
CAREER PROSPECTS Your BPS-accredited degree can lead directly to a BPS-accredited Master’s degree in Sport Psychology at LJMU. Following this, you can complete a BPS accredited and HCPC approved Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology at LJMU or complete training with the BPS or CASES to become an HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist in Sport and Exercise Psychology. The demand for high quality science graduates is high, meaning you will not only be on the pathway for a career in sport psychology, but also in sports science, management roles within the world of sport and national governing bodies. Alternatively, you could pursue further study at PGCE, master’s or PhD level. With your BPS Graduate Basis for Chartership, you will be eligible to apply for other psychology MSc programmes, such and Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Educational Psychology.
UCAS code: C890 Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): BBB (120) A levels minimum requirement: 2 A levels subject specific requirement: At least one Sport or Science subject. PE, Psychology and Maths included as Science General Studies acceptable? No BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: DDM in a Sport or Science related subject GCSE/standard grade: Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted Interview required? No DBS check required? A DBS check is not required for your application, however a DBS may be required for modules where there is a work based learning placement option. Work based learning placements that do not require a DBS check are available. Course duration (Yrs): 3 FT Start months: September Campus location: City Campus
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The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers eligibility for graduate membership of the BPS and the Graduate Basis for Registration, which is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
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OF STUDENTS FELT THIS COURSE CHALLENGED THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR BEST WORK
The Sport Psychology programme at LJMU provided me with not only an unparalleled knowledge of Sport Psychology, but with endless opportunities to work closely with staff and other students due to the small cohort size, without which I would not have the skills that allow me to work within professional football. Dr Alice Stratford BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology Graduate and PhD in the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Provides Sport Psychology support for Women’s Super League teams.
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The guest speakers make the course that extra bit special, as you get to meet individuals who work in the field you study. This also helps you get ideas about what you could do after the degree, as well as providing volunteering opportunities. Agata Kawalec BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
I love that the topics are so varied. I also love how supportive the staff are for academic and personal issues. There is always research going on and I found it quite enjoyable doing studies for other students and for tutors doing their own research. Manisha Aggarwal BSc (Hons) Psychology
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