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UCAS CODE: C800

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Paisley Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    09-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


OVERVIEW

The BSc in Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and covers the study of the human mind and behaviour and will prepare you for a career as a Chartered Psychologist.You’ll study the human mind and associated behaviour and develop key skills in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data – which will allow you to apply your knowledge in research and investigation processes to solve problems in real-world settings.As a student, you will: // Gain scientific insight into why people act in the way that they do// Study the mind, brain and behaviour// Be able to apply this knowledge to real world settings and problems// You will also develop key skills in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data


PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The BSc (Hons) Psychology at UWS will prepare your career as a Chartered Psychologist. The course carries accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and provides the basis for Graduate Registration with the BPS.BPS accreditation enables you to pursue a career in psychology once you have specialised through further postgraduate study.


CAREER PROSPECTS


Jobs

Psychology graduates also use their skills and knowledge to enter a wide variety of alternative careers. As well as specific knowledge in psychology you will also gain a wide range of transferrable skills that employers value.As alternatives to pursuing a psychology career, many psychology graduates enter industry or commerce sectors in roles such as:// Market researchers // Personnel managers // Teachers // Civil servants // Researchers // Careers advisors // Charity or on-governmental organisation sector workersCheck the British Psychological Society website for further information on psychology and careers options.


Further Study

Many students undertake postgraduate study in Psychology specialising on a topic of their choice after graduating. A wide range of postgraduate master's courses/study options exist in psychology including:// Educational Psychology // Clinical Psychology // Forensic Psychology // Health Psychology // Occupational Psychology // Counselling Psychology // Sports psychology // Animal psychology

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 15,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    128th

  • Campus address

    University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    92nd out of 118 17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    133 63%

    49th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    56.0 56%

    61st

    38
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.00 80%

    32nd

    50

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