BSc (Hons) Psychology with Placement Year

Keele University

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Placement Year

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 48 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 also provide you with a variety of transferable scientific and humanities based skills - that can be used in a wide range of sectors.

COURSE STRUCTURE

On this course you will follow the Single Honours Psychology structure, however between your second and final year with us you will take a year out to work within an applied setting. This might be working with a charity, working with people with mental health difficulties or disabilities, or acting as a research assistant in a university department.
 
Doing a placement year enables you to use the psychological knowledge and skills acquired from the course in a practical setting relevant to developing a professional psychology career. You may source your own placement to suit your future aspirations and interests, or take advantage of our links with local organisations. This approach offers you the best of both worlds in terms of finding a placement well suited for your career plans.
 
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 modulesFrom 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

  • PRINCIPAL AREAS OF STUDY

    The main areas of psychology you will study include:
    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. Topics may include the use of psychology for manipulation and control and understanding conflict and entrenched beliefs.
    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 research and also thinking critically about others' published research too.
    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

    SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP SCHEME

    Our summer research assistantship scheme is a paid opportunity during your second or third year that enables you to work alongside a member of staff on a research project.The experience and skills you will gain, such as data analysis, will help you stand out from the crowd when applying for employment or postgraduate study.Please note there is an application process for this scheme and the number of projects available will vary each year.

    STUDENT SUPPORT

    We pride ourselves on our multi-layered student support provision. You will have access to an academic mentor,  academic support team, disability officer and careers tutor.
    A member of Keele’s Student Experience and Support team will also be dedicated to the School if you need to talk about your studies or life outside of them.    In addition to the School's support offering, Keele Student Services is also your one-stop-shop for information, support, and guidance. They can offer support and 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 here 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. This is another excellent way of demonstrating your genuine interest for the area and can be beneficial when it comes to applying for graduate roles. It’s also a great way to meet like-minded people, make friends and share interests with fellow students. 

    COMMITTED TO EQUALITY, DIVERSION AND INCLUSION

    As a university and as a School, we are committed to equality, diversion 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 is 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.