BSc in Psychology
Kingston University
Key Information
Campus location
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 / per year **
Application deadline
Request info *
Earliest start date
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* only for home students. We will continue to accept applications from international students after the 25th of January
** UK students: £9,250 per year | international: £15,800 for the first year
Introduction
Why choose this course?
This degree has your future career in mind. It enables you to take the first steps to become a chartered psychologist. Your studies are supported by purpose-built research laboratories and psychological analysis equipment, including eye trackers, a driving simulator, EEG (recording brain activity) and specialist survey software.
Topics include schizophrenia, counselling and positive psychology, autism, cyberbullying and prejudice.
You'll be able to tailor your studies to suit your interests and ambitions. There are opportunities to participate in original research projects and you'll be supported by research-active academics. Specialised work placements will give you direct work experience – much sought-after by graduate employers.
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
- For the subject area of Psychology, Kingston University is ranked joint 7th out of 107 for graduate employment amongst UK universities (Guardian University League table 2022).
- Kingston has close links with schools, hospitals, and clinics, offering real-life environments to learn in and adding valuable work experience to your CV.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means that you could go on to become a Chartered Psychologist if that is your chosen career path. This is an ongoing accreditation.
Graduates, with a minimum of a 2:2, from this course are eligible to gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS. This is a necessary first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. You would then take further training in a specific field of psychology that you want to work in. This could then lead to a career as a Chartered Psychologist in your chosen field, for example, forensic psychology.
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Curriculum
What you will study
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.
Year 1
In your first year, you will acquire a broad foundation of knowledge around key theories and ideas of psychological science. You will begin to critically analyse historic perspectives, contemporary issues and ways of thinking about identity. You will be introduced to key strategies which are used in psychological research.
Core modules
- Psychology Research Methods 1
- Foundations of Psychology
- Historical and Philosophical Concepts in Psychology
- Social Selves
Year 2
In the second year, you will examine the relationship between brain function and our understanding of cognition and behaviour. You will explore current theory and practice that focuses on the person in psychology. Whilst developing experimental research designs and delving further into inferential statistics
Core modules
- Psychology Research Methods 2
- Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
- Social, Individual and Developmental Psychology
Optional modules
- Applied Psychology: Theory and Practice
- Mental Health and Brain Function
Optional year
Study abroad optional year
You have the option to take an additional year to study abroad or to undertake a year-long work placement overseas (or even a mix of both).
Sandwich year
This course has a sandwich year option which takes place between Year 2 and your Final Year. During this sandwich year, you will take a placement within a relevant setting, ensuring you gain essential experience to add to your CV and help you secure a graduate job.
Final year
In your final year, you will be able to choose from a selection of optional modules, which cover a range of topics, this will enable you to tailor your studies to your own interests and aspirations. You will also research a chosen topic for your dissertation.
Core modules
- Psychology Research Project
Optional modules - choose 2 from this group:
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- Critical Social Psychology: Memory, Narrative and Representation
- Neuropsychology and Neuro-rehabilitation
Optional modules - choose 1 from this group:
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Psychology of Art and Film
- Psychotherapeutic Psychology and Mental Health: from Theory to Practice
- The Psychology of Health and Well Being
Please note
Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
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Career Opportunities
After you graduate
Graduates work in many settings and many continue training to become chartered psychologists. Careers include clinical, forensic, educational and occupational psychology, social work, counselling and teaching.