Psychology

UCAS code: C800

Here's what University Campus Oldham says about its Psychology course.

The BSc (Hons) Psychology degree will provide students with an eclectic and fascinating insight into the human mind and how psychology can be applied to everyday life – personally, socially, academically and professionally.

The programme has a strong practical focus that provides opportunities to develop intellectual and practical skills in case formulation and the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of research data.

The programme’s distinctive focus on psychological literacy and citizenship, provides graduates with the capability to become a lifelong learner in the sense of: skills in information retrieval, critical evaluation and independent working as core attributes for learning across new contexts.

Our aim is to foster an open-minded enquiring attitude and skills development that support intellectual and transferable employment skills.

The BSc (Hons) Psychology degree is validated by Sheffield Hallam University.

Course Content Year 1: Fundamentals in Psychology 1 Fundamentals in Psychology 2 Psychological Research and Design Psychology Practicals & Statistics

Course Content Year 2: Processes in Psychology Psychology in Context Research Methods in Training Applying Psychology

Course Content Year 3: Inclusive & Ethical Practice in Psychology The Psychology of Trauma Psychology Research Project Health Psychology

The BSc (Hons) Psychology degree will be taught within University Campus Oldham (UCO). Class sizes at UCO are kept small to enhance learning and tutorial support. During the course a number of teaching methods may be used, including:

• Lectures and seminars
• Problem solving classes
• Independent study
• Skills and subject-based tutorials
• Group work
• Online activities
• Revision workshops
• Laboratory sessions or professional reports