Course summary
Psychology is the study of the mind and human behaviour. Applied psychology places particular emphasis on its application in real-life and clinical contexts. This course aims to provide you with an understanding of the disciplines within psychology and an awareness of how these are used when working with clients. The foundation year of the course offers an introduction to your chosen subject and helps you develop the necessary skills for degree-level study. In addition, you will explore key skills such as research methods, scientific fundamentals and promotion techniques. The Applied Psychology BSc (Hons) degree course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for building a career in psychology-related disciplines. Vocational modules allow you to understand how the key theories of psychology are applied in the professional context. The course will also explore the use of psychology in areas such as health, education, sport, forensics, clinical and the law. This allows you to learn about psychology in practice from different perspectives. The opportunities to gain real-world exposure will also be developed across the course through engagement with a variety of psychologists from different fields (subject to availability). If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 1, you will be eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Psychology. If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 2, you will be eligible for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Applied Psychology. For the most up-to-date information about course modules, sandwich years or part-time learning, please visit our website.
Modules
In the foundation year, the modules are: Academic Skills for Health and Social Care Working in the Health and Social Care Sector Life Processed for Healthcare Social Care Perspectives During the degree part of the course, the modules are: Year 1: Principles of Psychology Developing Self in Society Psychology in Context Introducing Research in Psychology Year 2: Individual Differences and Personality Brain and Behaviour Real World Applications in Psychology Research Methods Final year: Applied Social and Developmental Psychology Cognition and Performance Introduction to Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Research Project
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
- Course code:
- C813
- Institution code:
- C85
- Campus name:
- CU Scarborough
- Campus code:
- 6
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 40 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants who do not have Level 3 (A-level or equivalent) qualifications. We can considered on an individual basis provided that you have 5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above including English and Mathematics plus two years relevant work experience. Your application will be considered on an individual basis and the application is reviewed as a whole, which includes previous and predicted qualifications, experience, reference and Personal statement that outlines your motivation to study the course. The University also accepts the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/BTEC Level 3 Diploma for entry onto degree programmes, provided that they are studied in combination with other qualifications that are equivalent to three A2 Levels. This may include subject specific requirements where necessary. If you are successful in receiving an offer, you will be invited to an Applicant Visit Day to discover more about the course and studying at Coventry University Group.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £7950 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £7950 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £7950 | Year 1 |
Wales | £7950 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £7950 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £7950 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
CU Scarborough
Ashburn Road
Scarborough
YO11 2JW