BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English,
PACE
Full time
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Key Summary
Introduction
- 40+ Years of Experience in Psychology Education.
- Applied Psychology Programme with innovative content.
- Meets the credentials for BPS (British Psychological Society) Registration.
- Leads to a Psychologist Practitioner Status in Greece.
The School of Psychology at Mediterranean College is widely renowned as the leader in Greece, with over forty years of experience, in the provision of high-quality University courses in Psychology. The BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology programme has been designed by the University of Derby, a TOP30 UK University. The academic content of the programme is in accordance to the requirements of the BPS (British Psychological Society), enabling graduates to apply for membership. The Psychology Programmes offered by Derby University are ranked 5th in the UK, according to the student satisfaction rating (Guardian University Guide 2020).
What you will study
Through this course, you will familiarise yourself with all the recent research related to the social, developmental, cognitive and biological dimensions of human behaviour. You will also explore the applications of psychology as a science in a wide range of areas – from understanding the nature and causes of mental illness to investigating the decision-making process in real-life conditions.
As a research-oriented programme, the content is constantly updated by our staff, who conduct cutting-edge research in their scientific fields. In this context, you will conduct your own research and participate in research projects of the College. You will also be trained in all modern software tools for designing, conducting, analysing and presenting quantitative and qualitative social sciences research.
Why choose this course
- The degree is awarded by the No1 Ranked UK University in Greece and Top 30 in the UK.
- It is the only Applied Psychology programme in Greece.
- You can either register with the BPS (British Psychological Society) and/ or obtain a license to practice as a psychologist in Greece.
- You become a bilingual professional, with exceptional academic and career prospects.
- The programme focuses on the clinical psychology field, while at the same time containing innovative modules, such as the “Psychology in the Modern World”.
- It covers Counseling & Psychotherapy, taught through role-plays and the use of a one-way mirror observation suite.
- You can always do your internship or your voluntary activity in a network of collaborating institutions.
- It is a research-oriented programme, which fosters your participation in conferences and academic journals’ publications.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
We offer partial scholarships to international students ranging from 20%-35%
Curriculum
The modules are carried out in semesters, while teaching and learning take place in various ways: lectures, guest lectures, seminars, labs, tutorials, role-plays, presentations, supervision, and independent learning. You’ll have a few written exams and you will be involved in more substantial assessment methods, such as essays, reports, presentations, portfolios and research.
Courses
Year 1
- Introduction to Social and Cognitive Psychology
- Psychological Research in Practice
- Does Psychology Matter?
- Introduction to Biological and Developmental Psychology
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Psychology in the Modern World
- Skills and Careers in Psychology I
- Intermediate English I
Year 2
- Biological and Developmental Psychology
- Quantitative Methods & Individual Differences
- Abnormal Psychology
- Cognitive and Social Psychology
- Qualitative Methods: The Individual in Society
- The Psychology of Health
- Skills and Careers in Psychology II
- Intermediate English II
Year 3
- Forensic Applications of Psychology
- Addictive Behaviours
- Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD
- Clinical Applications of Psychology
- Psychology in Education
- Applied Psychology Research Project
Career Opportunities
Degree recognition
The degree is recognised in Greece as the professional equivalent to psychology degrees awarded by Greek state universities. This recognition process requires to apply for professional equivalence at the Ministry of Education (ATEEN department). The license to practice Psychology is then issued by the regional Municipal Authorities.
The content of this course meets the academic requirements of the BPS (British Psychological Society). This means that upon graduation, you may register with the BPS on an individual basis, through the international route. Should you choose to continue your studies towards a Master’s or a PhD and develop clinical experience, you will then have the opportunity to become a Chartered Psychologist in the UK.
Postgraduate study
A Psychology degree allows you to choose from a variety of postgraduate courses. You can continue for a Master’s degree in Psychology or pursue a more psychotherapeutic approach, in Greece or at overseas universities. At Mediterranean College, you can choose:
- MSc Counselling and Psychology in Educational Settings
- MSc Applied Psychology: Clinical Psychology and Counselling
- MSc Applied Psychology: Health Psychology and Counselling
- MSc Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
- MSc Adult Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
Alternatively, you can work in Human Resources departments in organisations, with the MSc Human Resources Management or train to become a Special Education Professional, with the MA Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disability (ISEND).
Career prospects
You can become a psychologist with your own private practice, or seek employment at:
- Various counselling settings, such as mental health centres, counselling stations, community support units, social welfare units
- Schools
- Hospitals and clinics
- Rehabilitation & reintegration centres
- Human Resource Management departments
- Business & market research agencies
- Research centres
- Centres for special education and special schools
- Humanitarian and developmental NGOs