BSc (Hons) Psychology

Keele University

BSc (Hons) Psychology

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 36 month
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Undergraduate
  • Education Required Grade 12 /Equivalent to 12th
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 70
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
Free GBP 17,900

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-03-03
2023-08-20

Program Description

WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY?

Psychology is the study of mind and behaviour. From biological influences and social pressures to environmental factors that affect how people think, act, and feel - psychology underpins all that we are and everything we do. The skills you will develop on this degree will not only equip you with subject-specific knowledge but will provide you with a variety of transferable scientific and humanities based skills that can be used in a wide range of sectors.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Our Psychology BSc will equip you with a well-rounded education. In addition to studying the principal areas specified by the British Psychological Society (BPS) curriculum, you will have the opportunity to tailor your degree to reflect your career aspirations and interests.

You will study biological, cognitive, social and developmental psychology as well as individual differences and historical issues. You will also gain fundamental scientific skills in research design, statistics, qualitative and survey methods. With this knowledge, you will learn how to conduct research and critically analyse that of others.
GLOBAL CHALLENGE PATHWAYS
In year one, you will have the option to choose an exciting route of elective study from Keele's ground-breaking Global Challenge Pathways. You can take this alongside your core degree programme to complement and enhance your studies at Keele. Each pathway is designed over the three years of undergraduate study and enables you to engage with a global issue or challenge which connects you directly to societal issues.
OPTIONAL MODULES
From year two you can personalise your degree by choosing from five 'routes' of optional modules. Our carefully chosen modules interlink to provide you with a cohesive level of additional specialism and excellent foundation to enter post-graduate study and/or employment. Each route has three dedicated modules to allow you to explore a specific area of psychology in depth. Alternatively, you can mix and match across routes if you wish to explore a range of topics. We also have several optional modules outside of these routes.Our specialist routes are:
  • Social and Political psychology
  • Child Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience
  • Forensic Psychology
FINAL YEAR PROJECT
In your final year you will have the opportunity to work with one of our expert academics to carry out and report an investigation of a research topic that aligns with your career aspirations or personal interests.Final year project topics from previous Psychology students include:
  • Cognitive control and depression
  • Experiences of disabled students in Higher Education
  • Sleep and mental health
  • Detecting deception in others
  • Victims and forgiveness

  • PRINCIPAL AREAS OF STUDY

    BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
    Explore the structure and function of the brain, neuronal impulses and how we make sense of sensory stimuli.
    COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
    Examine topics including attention, perception, learning, memory, thinking, problem solving, decision making, metacognition, language, consciousness and cognitive neuropsychology.
    DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
    Study the typical and atypical development across the lifespan including childhood, adolescence and ageing, attachment, social relations, cognitive and language development and cultural development.
    INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
    Question what it is to be human and the impact this has on our understanding of everyday experiences.
    SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
    Explore topics including social cognition, attribution, attitudes, group processes and intergroup relations, culture, close relationships, social constructionism, self and identity, and leadership.
    CONCEPTUAL AND HISTORICAL ISSUES
    Discover how culture plays a role in psychology, how psychology influences culture, and how a capacity for culture arose in the first place.
    RESEARCH METHODS
    Learn the fundamentals for conducting your own qualitative and quantitative research and also thinking critically about others' published research too.
    INTERNATIONAL YEAR
    In between years two and three of your studies you can choose to spend a year studying abroad. This exciting opportunity enables you to understand your field from different cultural perspectives and to establish international networks. It also shows you have the personal attributes to embrace new experiences which can enhance your employability. We offer exchange opportunities with a wide variety of partner institutions.
    STUDENT SUPPORT
    We pride ourselves on our multi-layered student support structure. You will have access to an academic mentor, academic support team and disability officer. A careers tutor and member of Keele’s Student Experience and Support team will also be dedicated to the School of Psychology if you need any additional support, or someone to talk to, whether about your degree programme or life outside of your studies.

    In addition to the School's support offering, Keele Student Services is also your one-stop-shop for information and support. The team can offer guidance on a range of areas including;
    • Disability and dyslexia
    • Money advice and guidance
    • Residence life
    • Your welfare and wellbeing
    SOCIETIES
    We have a wealth of student-led societies at Keele which cover a diverse range of interests. Joining a society is a great opportunity to continue to develop your skills away from your studies and can be beneficial when it comes to applying for graduate roles.
    COMMITTED TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
    As a university and as a School, we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. This means we aim to create a diverse and inclusive culture in which you can thrive. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) agenda is embedded throughout our curriculum, and the School of Psychology are proud to have been recognised for our activities in this area by holding The Athena SWAN bronze award.

Other Requirements

  • CISCE / CBSE / West Bengal Class XII: 60% - 90% required depending on course. Subjects Requirements : - Maths with 70% and English with 60% All other State Boards Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard Class XII: 65% - 95% required depending on course.Subjects Requirements : - Maths with 70% and English with 60% 2 years of study must have been completed.
  • For IELTS Waiver : CISCE/CBSE Class XII: 70% or above. All other State Boards Class XII (except Punjab or Mohali School Education Board): 75% or above in English, depending on course.Study should be taught in English. Otherwise IELTS is required.

Extra Notes


* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.