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BSc (Hons) Psychology: Course Structure & Content

The BSc (Hons) Psychology is a three year full-time programme divided into 6 semesters of 12 weeks. The four year Integrated BSc Psychology includes a Foundation Year, bringing the course to a total of 8 semesters. 

Students will be in class three days per week (10am-5pm).

There are assessment periods at the end of the terms and at the end of the year. The BSc programme comprises the equivalent of 360 credits spread across a series of modules, and comprising 120 credits at each level. Students will be awarded a BSc Hons in Psychology after completing the entire programme and successfully completing all necessary assessment.

The course will be assessed via:

• Academic course work essays
• Open book in-class essays
• Multiple choice tests
• Oral presentations
• Multi-media presentations
• Experimental design & statistics assignments
• Research/lab reports
• Unseen examinations
• Reflective reports

Course Content

Year 1

Students take all core modules in the first year. These modules form the essential basis for further study.

Year 2

Students take the required core modules which build on the previous year as well as preparing for the all important final year and its research project. There is also a choice of one option (e.g. Psychopathology or Psychology of Sport & Performance).

Year 3

The completion of a research project is a core compulsory component; as are modules in Positive Psychology and Cultural Psychology.  In addition, students choose 2 modules from a series of exciting options - possible options are Psychology of Human Sexuality & Gender, Crime & Punishment, Music Psychology or Health Psychology.

In its final year the BSc represents ‘London’ in the selection of options that students may choose from in any one year: Psychology of Film & Theatre, Psychology of Fashion, Psychology of Peace, Conflict and the Environment are just a few examples of what may be on offer.

The selection available will vary in any given year depending on specialist staff availability.