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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Paisley Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
09-SEP-24
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
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 RECOGNITIONThe 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 PROSPECTSJobsPsychology 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 StudyMany 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
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University information
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University League Table
128th
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Campus address
University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland
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Subject ranking
92nd out of 118 17
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Entry standards
/ Max 215133 63%49th
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.00 80%32nd
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