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Psychology (with Placement Year)

University of Staffordshire

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University of Staffordshire
UCAS CODE: C803

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Stoke-on-Trent Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Psychology is part of our everyday lives, from how we react to different environments through to the impact of social media on our wellbeing. Our single honours Psychology degree will give you a deeper understanding of the mind and why we behave the way we do. The focus will be on applying your knowledge in the real world.You could soon be delving into key questions. How do we help someone who has mental health struggles? Why does nature often make us happier? What is the psychology behind social movements?The course will cover a broad sweep of psychological disciplines, including clinical, developmental, health, cognitive and forensic psychology. It means you can discover your niche and then go on to specialise in this area. Ideal for shaping the in-depth research project you will complete in your final year.Optional modules include doing a research assistantship, working on live research alongside one of our academic experts. You can also choose to undertake a placement year, where you will gain invaluable experience for future employment.As a psychologist in training, you’ll receive lots of support and will become confident in analysing data and producing scientific reports.The modules include contemporary issues, covering topics as diverse as conspiracy theories, cyber-bullying, and the psychology of leadership.You’ll have access to our fantastic Science Centre facilities too, including cognitive research cubicles, psychophysiology equipment, simulation machines and observation suites.The degree is accredited by the BPS (British Psychological Society), which means you can undertake postgraduate training to become a professional psychologist in a specialist field. But the transferable skills you learn could also lead to lots of other career opportunities.On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Psychology

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Tuition fees

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£ 16,750per year

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University information

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

  • University League Table

    111th

  • Campus address

    Stoke-on-Trent Campus, College Road, University Quarter, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2DE, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    78th out of 118 19

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    108 53%

    71st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    19th

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.24 81%

    17th

    6

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