Psychology with French (2-year degree) BSc (Hons)

This course has been designed to integrate the unique tutorial teaching model into the teaching of psychological science. The programme is based upon three core elements. First, covering the core theoretical content required for British Psychological Society accreditation meaning that the degree has both national and international recognition. Second, strong research methods and analysis skills embedded within the programme so that Buckingham graduates have begun to develop a range of highly employable skills. Third, optional modules in all areas of practitioner psychology recognized by the BPS and HCPC as well as other areas of applied psychology so that graduates can make full informed choices about their postgraduate pathway. The MFL department teaches French and Spanish which can be taken as minor programmes.

This course provides students with comprehensive understanding of psychological science within both core theoretical domains outlined in the QAA subject benchmark statement for Psychology (2016), the seven areas of practitioner psychology (as recognised by the BPS and HCPC) and areas of interest and research within the psychology department. Present students with evidence from a range of theoretical perspectives and foster critical evaluation of the theories and research carried out within these areas. This course introduces students to a range of areas of applied psychology (mostly as optional modules) to demonstrate the ways in which psychological theory is applied in real word contexts. This course develops students’ appreciation of the scientific method as a means of the development of knowledge and demonstrate its role in theory development. On completion of this course, graduates have gone on to further study at most of the world’s leading universities, including Harvard, London, Oxford and Cambridge and secured jobs in senior positions around the world.