18Oct
UndergraduateCoventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Explore human behaviour and understand people and how the world works. Learn about contemporary issues impacting every area of psychology and gain practical skills for an impactful career in psychology and beyond. Build your expertise in understanding human behaviour, mental health and neuropsychology with our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course. Develop analytical and research skills to explore decision-making, social interactions and lifespan changes. These skills should prepare you for a career in a range of settings in healthcare, research, business and beyond.
- Contemporary topics: explore how psychology has grown as a science, from its early roots to modern topics like diversity and cyberpsychology. Learn how the brain works, how its connections shape our thoughts, and how people behave as individuals, in groups and in society.
- Research and analytical skills: develop skills for independent research and ethical practice. This should help you apply your skills in research design, data collection and analysis to develop and deliver projects that align with your interests.
- Career-focused: this BPS-accredited course is your first step towards a career in professional psychology practice. Course content has been designed to prepare you for further study in professional psychological practice (clinical, counselling, forensics, education and sport) or a career in marketing, human resources, artificial intelligence (AI) or computing.
- Professional accreditation: successfully completing this course to the required standard of accreditation means you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS), which is necessary for further postgraduate study in psychology (including professional doctorates). See accreditation section for more information.
- Trending topics in psychology: teaching is designed to reflect current trends and sector debates. For example, you’ll explore topics that are shaping the societal landscape, such as artificial intelligence, gender identification and contemporary psychological interventions.
- Innovative learning tools: you’ll have access to a range of psychology-specific programmes to support your studies, including statistical and research methods software.
- Gain insight from academics and industry practitioners: learn from experienced professionals and researchers with strong industry links with local schools, prison services and clinical and counselling organisations.
- Psychology in action: through problem-based learning, you will actively engage in real-world, meaningful projects such as case study strategies, designing community outreach programmes and presenting your findings to others. Work on complex problems, create tangible solutions and develop essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication.
Modules
This course has a common first year. The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year. Year One Modules: Biological Basis of Behaviour The Psychology of Human Interaction Mental Processes: From Thought to Action Development Across the Lifespan Year Two Modules: Developing Self and Identity in the Social World Science of the Mind The Darker Side of Psychology Cyberpsychology Sandwich Year: There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. Final Year Modules: Project Planning and Ethics in Psychology Independent Research Project Psychopathology Optional Modules: Behavioural Neuroscience Psychology of Gender and Sexuality in Cultural Contexts We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
Assessment method
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include traditional methods, such as course work, as well as contemporary multi-media approaches. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Additional costs/fee information
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Provider information
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB