Course summary
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and how it shapes and influences our behaviour. On this course, we explore human behaviour using sound scientific methodology – observation, measurement, and testing – to understand how and why people function in the way they do. You’ll study core areas including biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology, and you’ll cover personality and intelligence, research methods, and historical perspectives. You’ll have the option to complete a work experience placement where you’ll see academic theory applied in practice. We offer excellent facilities including dedicated computer laboratories with the latest analysis software, individual research cubicles, interview rooms, and an observation suite, all supported by our psychology technicians. Studying a Psychology degree will equip you with a range of skills that are transferable and desired by employers including critical thinking, analysing data, communicating ideas (written, oral and visual), numerical reasoning skills, computer literacy, effective team work, project management, and being self-directed in meeting deadlines. These are the kinds of skills that make Psychology graduates attractive for employers, and competitive in the job market. Gaining a professionally accredited psychology degree is an essential first step to a career as a psychologist or to move on to postgraduate study. An accredited Psychology degree allows you to access further training for specialist Psychology careers such as Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, Educational Psychology and Forensic Psychology. Psychology graduates are valued across a range of fields and thrive in careers where an understanding of societal issues is key – in healthcare, criminal justice, education, social work, market research, social research, UX research, policy making, advertising and human resources. Graduates are also able to access graduate training schemes across various industries such as financial services, civil services etc. Key features
- Benefit from Education 2030, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.
- Your programme will be delivered in teaching blocks, which means you predominantly focus on one 30 credit module at a time in your first and second year (apart from two 15 credit modules delivered in year 2).
- We have experience delivering BPS accredited programmes, and our new block teaching design is undergoing accreditation. This ensures teaching remains relevant to the latest developments in the sector. Upon accreditation of our block teaching approach, you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS – the starting point of your career as a chartered psychologist – on successful completion of your degree (subject to achieving a minimum of 2:2).
- The expertise of our staff spans across four main research clusters: Health Psychology, Cognition and Neuroscience, Psychology and Technology, and Self and Identity.
- Employability is embedded in our course to reflect on and develop your skills, and you will be supported with learning how to prepare a job application.
- Graduate careers include healthcare, research, social work, marketing, police services, teaching and human resources.
Modules
We want to ensure you have the best learning experience possible and a supportive and nurturing learning community. That’s why we’re introducing a new block model for delivering the majority of our courses, known as Education 2030. This means a more simplified timetable where you will study one subject at a time instead of several at once. You will have more time to engage with your learning and get to know the teaching team and coursemates. You will receive faster feedback through more regular assessments and have a better study-life balance to enjoy other important aspects of university life. FIRST YEAR: Professional Skills for Psychologists, Core Areas and Research Methods 1, Applied Psychology, Core Areas and Research Methods 2. SECOND YEAR: Mind, Brain, and Behaviour, Psychology Across the Lifespan, Psychology and Mental Health, Psychology of Social Problems and Personality and Social Psychology. THIRD YEAR: Core modules Psychology Project, Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology, Employability Skills and Psychology. Optional modules Criminological and Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology, Work Psychology, Psychology of Health and Illness, Wellbeing and Positive Psychology, Psychology of Eating Behaviour, Psychology and Education, Cyberpsychology, Perception, Clinical Psychology: Theory and Practice, Introduction to Data Science for Psychologists, Data Science with R, Human Sexual and Reproductive Behaviours, Loss, Grief and Bereavement: Cultural, Social, and Therapeutic Perspectives, Psychology of Addiction Psychology of Human Rights, Activism and Social Justice, and Psychology and Culture: Global Issues and International Perspectives
Assessment method
Our block teaching approach has been designed to be inclusive in order to make learning and teaching accessible to all. It has been designed using the Universal Design for Learning principles, which means there is a lot of variety in teaching, learning, and assessment. Teaching will be in the form of; lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials. Lectures are primarily presentation-based. Some lectures may have only 10-20 students whereas others may have up to 100-300 students. Seminars and workshops typically involve more interactive or practical exercises and demonstrations and commonly have around 10-20 students. Tutorials may be one-to-one or in small groups. In addition to timetabled teaching, you are expected to engage in approximately 20-25 hours of self-directed study, including library research, group work, and report or essay writing. Assessment combines various methods including essays, written exams, multiple choice exams, presentations, and critical reviews. We also utilise more innovative methods such as portfolios, podcasts, blogs, and grant applications. In your final year, you will also complete a 6,000-8,000 word dissertation. Modules use different assessment methods, although most employ a combination of examinations and coursework
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C800
- Institution code:
- D26
- Campus name:
- Leicester Campus
- Campus code:
- Y
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
T Level - M
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £15750 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH