With a huge choice of subjects, many of which are you won’t see at other leading universities, you can design your own course from the areas that interest you most; whether it’s sports and health, counselling, coaching we’ve got something for everyone.

This course is more than learning a subject; it’s being part of a rich community of student and tutors, becoming immersed in the subject and preparing yourself for the future. You’ll never be alone while you study with us; we have gone above and beyond with the support we offer so it’s tailored to you as an individual; whether it’s through our various support teams or your tutors, who are internationally respected industry practitioners, published authors, and PhD holders in the psychology field.

Modules

You have 3-9 years to complete this course, which means you can take up to 3 years to complete each level. Most of our students, however, aim to complete the course within 3 to 6 years.

Level 4

• Core modules
• Introduction to studying Psychology (20 credits)
• Social Psychology (20 credits)
• Exploring Research in Psychology (20 credits)
• Developmental Psychology (20 credits)
• Biological Psychology (20 credits)
• Cognitive Psychology (20 credits)

Level 5

• Core modules
• Qualitative Research Methods (20 credits)
• Quantitative Research Methods (20 credits)
• Personality and Intelligence (20 credits)
• Positive Psychology (20 credits)
• Elective modules (select two)
• Forensic Psychology (20 credits)
• Occupational Psychology (20 credits)
• Clinical and Health Psychology (20 credits)
• Child Development and Educational Psychology (20 credits)

Level 6

• Core modules
• Professional Development (20 credits)
• Research Project (40 credits)
• Elective modules (select three)
• Counselling Psychology: Mental Health and Illness (20 credit)
• Behavioural Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (20 credits)
• Political Psychology (20 credits)
• Cyber Psychology (20 credits)
• Gender and Sexuality (20 credits)