Psychology (with Foundation Year)
Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)
UCAS Code: C801 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)
UCAS Code: C801 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
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About this course
**"Please note that this course is taught from our London location only."**
This foundation course is designed for applicants who do not meet the admissions criteria for the BSc Psychology (Honors) degree. You’ll start by completing a foundation year, which provides well-structured support. Following successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress with confidence to the first year of the Psychology degree.
Psychology is the science of the mind, behaviour, experiences and relationships. The importance of psychological expertise is recognised across all walks of life and aspects of human functioning. A core focus of this course is on developing graduates who have the ability to interpret and apply a broad range of relevant theory and scientific evidence to understand the complex interactions that take place in the mind and between people. Students will explore a diverse range of psychological disciplines including cognitive, behavioural and ecological approaches; and also gain experience in emerging areas including cyberpsychology and cognitive neuroscience.
Modules
Year 0 (foundation year) (subject to approval, unit titles may change) - Human Sciences I, Introduction to Healthcare, Personal and Professional Development, Gateway Extended Project, Human Sciences II, 1. Foundations of Psychology, Counselling and Mental Health
Year 1 - Introduction to Psychology Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods, Applying Psychology, Conceptual and Historical Perspectives, Introduction to Learning, Cyberpsychology.
Year 2 - Advanced Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Biological Psychology, Applied Psychological Skills.
Year 3 - Dissertation, Individual Differences.
Optional Units - Working with Teams, Cognitive Neuroscience, Educational Psychology, Advanced Developmental Psychology, Contemporary Issues in Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Cognition and Emotion, Rehabilitating the Brain, Clinical Psychology, Positive Psychology
Assessment methods
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, these include coursework, examinations, group work and projects.
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The Uni
Borough High Street - London
Health Sciences University
Rehabilitation, Sport and Psychology
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