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Psychology with a Year Abroad at University of Kent - UCAS

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University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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18Jan
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Undergraduate

Course summary

How do people think, perceive and feel? Psychology is the scientific understanding of human behaviour that opens doors to a wide range of careers, from clinical, business and forensic psychologist to social work and roles in marketing, public relations and human resources. Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree enables you to confront the issues that humans face with psychology's scientific principles. From brain injury to prejudice reduction, child development to offending behaviour and rehabilitation. We provide you with the tools to develop interventions for hospitals, schools and businesses, making a difference to society through innovations in policy and research. On our Psychology with a Year Abroad degree, you spend the third year studying at one of our partner universities in Europe. Shape your degree outside the classroom by participating in our student-led Psychology Society who host regular events, including co-run seminars with our academic team exploring current questions. Step in to our active community. Choose Psychology with a Year Abroad at Kent because:

  • It’s accredited by the Association for Business Psychology which offers professional certification
  • You’ll discover your future in a subject ranked 16th in the UK for graduate prospects in The Complete University Guide 2023. Recent graduates across Psychology degrees have started their own businesses, researched in the civil service and become practising Psychologists
  • You’ll test out your own theories and hypotheses in our excellent facilities, including eye tracking and virtual reality laboratories
  • You’ll be inspired by our industry-relevant modules, providing you with emerging insights from experts who engage in consultancy work with businesses and government
  • You’ll break new ground and gain real-world experience by adding a placement year
  • You’ll benefit from ongoing support in your studies through our peer mentoring scheme, including tailored support for statistics, as well as dedicated academic advisors
You spend the third year studying at one of our partner universities in Europe. Shape your degree outside the classroom by participating in our student-led Psychology Society who host regular events, including co-run seminars with our academic team exploring current questions. Step in to our active community.

Modules

Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Psychology Statistics and Practical   Introduction to Biological and General Psychology   Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology Psychology Research Participation Stage 1  Optional modules may include: French Lower Intermediate B1 French Beginners A1 - A2 (Intensive) German Lower Intermediate B1 German Beginners A1 - A2 (Intensive) Spanish Lower Intermediate B1 Spanish Beginners A1 - A2 (Intensive) Italian Lower Intermediate B1 Italian Beginners A1 - A2 (Intensive) Introduction to Forensic Psychology Business Psychology: An Introduction Introduction to Clinical Psychology Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: Developmental Psychology  Conducting, Using and Evaluating Research  Brain and Cognition  Personality and Social Psychology   Optional modules may include: French Upper Intermediate B2 French Intermediate B1 - B2 (Intensive) German Upper Intermediate B2 German Intermediate B1 - B2 (Intensive) Spanish Upper Intermediate B2 Spanish Intermediate B1 - B2 (Intensive) Italian Upper Intermediate B2 Italian Intermediate B1 - B2 (Intensive) Topics in Business Psychology  Understanding Psychological Distress: A normal reaction to adverse experiences?  The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour  Year Abroad Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Using Practical Psychology  Psychology Project Optional modules may include: The Neuroscience of Cognitive Disorders Science of the Imagination  Evolution and Human Nature  Advanced Developmental Psychology  Language and Communication  Understanding the Moral Mind  Study design and data collection  Forensic Psychology: Real World Application Cognition in Action

How to apply

31Jan

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

Course code:
C881
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £22700 Year 1
International £22700 Year 1

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

Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options. Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation. Full-time fees for 2024/25 for international students are £22,700 for laboratory programmes and £18,600 for non-laboratory programmes
Psychology with a Year Abroad at University of Kent - UCAS