Applied Psychology with Foundation Year at Coventry University - UCAS

Coventry University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: British Psychological Society

Applied Psychology with Foundation Year

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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. onto the next.

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

Assessment method

During your foundation year, the learning outcomes of modules, assignments and projects will be clearly stated. Your work will be marked according to how well you achieve these learning outcomes and your final feedback will refer to each outcome, as well as providing an overall percentage grade. Assessment methods vary and include, practical class and project performance, written practical reports, project thesis, oral presentations, tutorial tasks and assessments which take place at the end of each six-week block. This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the degree selected or the module. Course breakdown: Coursework (all years) Phased tests (foundation year) 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

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  • British Psychological Society

How to apply

Application codes

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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 £7200* Year 1
Northern Ireland £7200* Year 1
Scotland £7200* Year 1
Wales £7200* Year 1
Channel Islands £7200* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £7200* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Additional fee information

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Applied Psychology with Foundation Year at Coventry University - UCAS