About the BSc (Hons) Psychology
Our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree covers a range of approaches to psychology, with an emphasis on understanding human behaviour; you will not only learn about the mind, the brain and behaviour but also about child development, social processes, personality and individual differences and the application of psychology to real world issues. A key strength of this undergraduate psychology degree is the depth and diversity of research methods training that we offer.
You will study core psychological topics over the first two years which provide a strong foundation in the disciplines and their methods. By your final year you will have gained the research skills and expertise required to carry out your own research project, developed from a research question of your choice. In your final year you will select from a portfolio of specialist module options that build upon the research and other specialist interests of staff. The degree of choice available to you is unusual and the unique portfolio of options we offer allows you to create a final year of study that is tailored to your specific needs, interests and future career plans.
Accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS)
This course is accredited by the BPS and confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the Society, provided the minimum standard of lower second class (2:2) honours is achieved.
Please note the following information for applicants
Please note the following information for applicants
BSc (Hons) Psychology course content
Year One
Core modules:
- Schools of Thought in Psychology
- Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Research Methods
- Statistics.
Year Two
Core modules:
- Cognitive and Biological Psychology Two
- Social and Developmental Psychology Two
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Integrative Perspectives in Psychology
- Statistics
- Individual Differences.
Year Three
Core modules:
- Professional Practice in Psychology
- Psychology Research Project.
Optional modules:
Choose optional modules from a range that currently includes:
- Language and Literacy Development in Children
- Biological Perspectives on Psychiatric Disorders
- Psychology, Educational Needs and Inclusion
- Psychology and the Emergency Services
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Addiction, Behaviour and Technology
- Criminological Psychology
- Occupational Psychology
- Attention and Perception in Action
- Advances in Infant Development.
Assessment
We employ an imaginative range of assessment techniques that extends beyond the familiar essay and exam allowing you to demonstrate your abilities across a number of different domains and giving every student the opportunity to excel.
How do you study?
You will experience a variety of teaching methods, including small group tutorials, workshops and laboratory studies sessions as well as the traditional large formal lectures provided by enthusiastic, engaged and expert staff.
We pride ourselves on allowing you plenty of opportunities to talk, both formally and informally, to staff and your peers about your ideas and we will encourage and support your active involvement in your own learning and understanding.
There is a very high quality of both learning and pastoral support available in the Psychology Division in addition to that provided by Nottingham Trent University's Student Support Services. We are committed to our students' success.
Special features of the BSc (Hons) Psychology
The University has made significant financial investment in the Psychology Division over recent years, upgrading facilities and equipment that are used exclusively for the provision of our psychology courses. You will benefit from a state-of-the-art undergraduate teaching laboratory suite including ten hexagonal adaptable pods which each comfortably seat six students. Pods can be used as a flat desk surface for research group meetings and activities or, at the touch of a button, the pods transform into six separate computer workstations with specialist software.
There are also laboratories specifically for postgraduate students. Undergraduate students also have access to five specialist suites dedicated to:
- social interaction
- group work and interviewing
- eye-tracking
- cognitive modelling and visual analysis
- EEG and other psycho-biological measures.
Alongside these are new flexible cubicles for student project work, a psychometric test bank library and a technical workshop. The whole laboratory area is designed to be comfortable and user-friendly with break out space available for meetings with fellow students and staff and using wireless internet facilities.
Accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS)
This course is accredited by the BPS and confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the Society, provided the minimum standard of lower second class (2:2) honours is achieved.
Your future career in Psychology
With 95% of Nottingham Trent University's graduates* with first degrees from full-time study employed or engaged in further study within six months of leaving, NTU is one of the top universities in England and Wales for its graduate employment rate.
(*of those available for work, HESA survey 2008/09)
Our recent Psychology (including combined subjects) graduates have gone on to careers including:
- assistant forensic psychologist
- occupational therapy assistant
- police constable
- primary care mental health worker
- probation service officer
- psychology lecturer
- psychiatric support worker
- senior clinical support worker
- teacher
- trainee clinical neurophysiologist.
HESA DHLE survey 2006-2008
Further postgraduate study or training may be required for some careers in psychology.
Other professional careers, such as marketing, journalism and human resources would benefit from the transferable skills you acquire during your psychology degree.
This course does not currently offer placements.
Full entry requirement details
- You will need grades ABB achieved from three A-levels, excluding A-levels in Dance, Performing Arts, Music and Fine Art.
- Equivalent qualifications will be considered.
- You will also need five GCSEs grade C or above, which should include GCSE English Language (grade C or above) and GSCE Maths (grade C or above).
English Language requirements
All international students need to demonstrate that they have knowledge of written and spoken English that will enable them to cope with intensive academic study. We usually require students to have IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 560, or iBT TOEFL 83 or to obtain one of these qualifications on applying to Nottingham Trent University. For further information visit the international students website.
Application and selection
Selection is based on the application form. All applicants and potential applicants are encouraged to attend one of our open days. Applications are made through UCAS where you can apply directly online. Mature or international students can find out more about applying by calling +44 (0)115 848 4460. We have a strong commitment to maintaining access for all to higher education. We recognise the need to invest financially in the future of our students, so we have introduced a system of bursaries aimed at enabling home students from lower income families to undertake a degree course. For information about Nottingham Trent University bursaries please visit the Fees and funding pages.
Contact us
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Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 4460
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