Course summary
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The University of Buckingham is: o Home of the 2-year degree – less cost and more focus o Top for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide) o Joint 4th in England for Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey) o Small group teaching focused – student:staff ratio of 11:1 o Flexible – start your course in September or January The Psychology single honours degree programme is the most popular Psychology programme at Buckingham. It is designed so that students are first introduced to studying Psychology at degree level and the skills required to do so are fostered and developed. In the middle of the programme students cover the core theoretical areas of psychology: biological psychology; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; individual differences; social psychology; research methods. Finally, towards the end of the programme students can take courses in the areas of practising psychology: •Business psychology •Clinical psychology •Counselling psychology and psychotherapy •Educational psychology •Forensic psychology •Health psychology •Sports and exercise psychology
Course details
Modules
Animal Behaviour, Biological Psychology, Business Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Cognition, Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology, Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy, Creative Performance and Expertise, Cyberpsychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Individual Differences, Introduction to Psychology 1, Introduction to Psychology 2, Multivariate Statistics, Perception, Project, Research Methods and Statistics 1, Research Methods and Statistics 2, Psychology of Emotion, Social Psychology, Sport and Exercise Psychology.
Assessment method
The Psychology Department believes in using a number of different teaching methods, with a great emphasis on interaction between students and lecturers / tutors and also on active learning. Our courses consist of some or all of the following: •lectures – the main forum for communicating factual information. Given the small number of students these can easily become interactive, and students are encouraged to ask questions •tutorials – small groups of typically 4 – 6 students discuss specific readings relevant to the lecture course and have the opportunity to ask questions about anything unclear from the lectures •classes / seminars – taught in larger groups, these may include demonstrations, videos, presentations to other students or other class activities •practical classes – psychology involves designing experiments and collecting and interpreting experimental data, and these classes will help students learn the relevant skills •computer classes – the courses on research design and statistics in particular involve the use of computers and programs such as SPSS. Students will have several classes during these courses to help familiarise them with such software •individual research project -this very important part of your degree is carried out in your second year. For more details please see Individual Research Project. •observational methods – use of eg. video footage for developing of critical incident criteria and interaction process analysis (for developmental psychology, personality / social psychology, crime psychology topics).The assessment of individual modules within each course varies according to the subject. Assessment is usually by examination, assessed coursework, or a combination of the two.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
How to apply
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
International applicants
With staff and students from over 90 countries around the world, the University enjoys a wonderful and culturally diverse atmosphere. Ranked joint 4th in England and joint 7th in the UK in the National Student Survey (NSS) for student satisfaction this year, the University and has always scored highly since it started taking part 14 years ago. We provide support for students from outside the UK including: assistance with visa application and renewal; guaranteed accommodation in halls of residence; and a personal tutor to support your academic studies. Academic staff are available to help and advise, and operate an open-door policy. We have the best staff to student ratio of any university in the UK. Our students have formed a number of overseas clubs, and there is a sports and social programme each term to ensure you enjoy your time with us. Our idyllic setting between Oxford and Milton Keynes offers access to a range of cultural and social activities and Bicester Village, the renowned shopping outlet is a short bus ride away. English Language requirements: it is very important that your English level is of a good standard for you to be successful in your studies. All applicants must achieve specific requirements in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing). Please check our website for more details of the undergraduate or postgraduate language requirements for your course. https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Applications to Buckingham are individually considered by the Admissions Team and other factors may be taken in to account. Applicants with BTEC qualifications are welcome to apply, including if you have a mix of BTEC and A levels. An EPQ will be considered alongside A levels. Foundation options are also available. Please contact the Admissions Office ([email protected] or +44 (0)1280 820313) for more information. Applicants must also have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C / Grade 4, or above (or equivalent). IELTS requirements are as follows: (Academic) 6.5 Average of 6.5 (with 6.0 or above in each component).
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Average of 6.5 (with 6.0 or above in each component) |
https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £25200 | Whole course |
England | £25200 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £25200 | Whole course |
Scotland | £25200 | Whole course |
Wales | £25200 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £25200 | Whole course |
International | £34800 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
The University would like to encourage students – both undergraduates and postgraduates – to come to Buckingham regardless of their financial circumstances. The bursaries and scholarships we offer are awarded on merit and/or on financial need. You may only accept one University award. All awards are subject to your meeting the University’s academic entry requirements and abiding by the University’s rules and regulations. To be eligible to apply for a scholarship you will need to have been offered a place to study at Buckingham. For details of our current range of scholarships and bursaries please see our website: https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/admissions/scholarships
Provider information
University of Buckingham
Hunter Street
Buckingham
MK18 1EG