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Studying a Psychology degree will equip you with a range of skills that are transferable and desired by employers including critical thinking, analysing data, communicating ideas (written, oral and visual), numerical reasoning skills, computer literacy, effective team work, project management, and being self-directed in meeting deadlines. These are the kinds of skills that make Psychology graduates attractive for employers, and competitive in the job market.
Gaining a professionally accredited psychology degree is an essential first step to a career as a psychologist or to move on to postgraduate study. An accredited Psychology degree allows you to access further training for specialist Psychology careers such as Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, Educational Psychology and Forensic Psychology
GCSEs
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths
Plus one of the following:
A levels
A minimum of 120 points from at least two A levels
T Levels
Merit
BTEC
BTEC National Diploma – Distinction/Distinction/Merit
BTEC Extended Diploma – Distinction/Distinction/Merit
Alternative qualifications include:
Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE overall 120 UCAS tariff with at least 30 L3 credits at Merit.
English GCSE required as separate qualification. Equivalency not accepted within the Access qualification.
International Baccalaureate: 30+ points
Graduates from this course gain a range of transferable skills desired by employers including critical thinking, communication skills, project management and data analysis, Graduates have gone on to work in a variety of roles across a range of well-respected industries including police services, teaching, social work, human resources, healthcare, research, and advertising.
Psychology graduate Kemi Agboke is now working as an Assistant Psychologist, conducting psychological assessments to help diagnose people with autism, dyslexia and ADHD.
Her role also allows Kemi to conduct research and work on topics that interest her, such as dream analysis, as well as day-to-day admin work to make life easier for the consultancy’s psychologists.
Note: All modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review. Exact modules may, therefore, vary for your intake in order to keep content current. If there are changes to your course we will, where reasonable, take steps to inform you as appropriate.
Core modules:
Optional modules: