Psychology with Health and Wellbeing in Society BSc (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Psychology with Health and Wellbeing in Society BSc (Hons)
A well-respected and widely sought-after degree, studying Psychology equips you with skills in critical thinking and communication as well as scientific research methods, data analysis and data presentation skills. This broad range of transferable skills makes Psychology graduates an attractive prospect for graduate employers.
A psychology degree can open up diverse career options in areas such as research, healthcare, social work, marketing, the police services, teaching and human resources. On completion of the course you will also be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS); your first step to becoming a chartered psychologist.
Our psychology degree gives you an understanding of theories and research regarding the scientific study of mind and behaviour. You will also receive research methods training and be supported to undertake your own original Psychology research project in the final year of your studies.
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Curriculum
First Year
- Introductory Research Methods in Psychology
- Core Areas of Psychology
- Historical Perspectives in Psychology
- Psychological and Sociological Theories of Health and Illness
Second Year
- Further Research Methods for Psychologists
- Biological Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Personality and Intelligence
- Social Aspects of Health and Illness
Third Year
- Psychology Project
- Conceptual Issues and Critical Debates in Psychology
- Employability Skills and Psychology
- Elective Modules
Program Outcome
Many of our students continue on to further postgraduate study within Psychology, along a number of accredited pathways. For example, you may wish to continue your professional development with one of the postgraduate degrees delivered by the Psychology Division at DMU.
- Health Psychology MSc
- Psychological Well-being MSc
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
A degree in psychology is also well-respected in a range of other sectors and can open up a variety of career opportunities. Examples include careers in:
- Police services
- Teaching
- Social work
- Human resources
- Healthcare
- Health promotion and education
- Research
- Advertising
Program delivery
Teaching will be in the form of:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Tutorials