BSc (Hons) Psychology
Develop the skills for career success with this online psychology degree. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this degree allows you to explore human behaviour across the subject areas that interest you most.
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Degree title
BSc (Hons) PsychologyType
Bachelors degreeDuration
3 years+Total tuition fee
£20,805 GBP
Start your psychology career with Arden University
Are you interested in pursuing a rewarding career in psychology? Designed with your career in mind, this online degree will help you develop the key knowledge and skills for a career as a professional psychologist. You’ll explore a wide range of modern research to help you gain a scientific understanding of the human mind and what drives human behaviour and motivation.
Through a huge choice of elective modules, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to tailor your degree to your specific areas of interest. Whether you’re interested in sports, health, counselling, or coaching, Arden University provides you with options to design your degree to suit you.
Receive one-to-one support throughout your online psychology degree
During each step of your degree, you’ll have one-to-one specialised support from your academic team to ensure you gain both confidence and real-world skills.
What skills will you learn?
- Psychology
- Communication
- Personal planning
- Project management
Bachelors degree
- Duration
- 3 years+
- Overview
- 24 programs
- Language
- English
What do I need to apply?
To be eligible for this course, you should normally have:
*Passes at grade C or above in three subjects including mathematics at GCSE level or academic equivalent or 1 year of relevant work experience. *If you do not have a GCSE or equivalent in mathematics you are strongly encouraged to complete an assessment-free module before the start of your course to substitute this. *For students whose prior learning was not taught in English: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent.
What are the learning outcomes?
There have been many employers who have provided input into this degree’s development, including, the UK fire service, independent psychology practitioners, counselling psychologists, clinical psychologists, independent consultants, and previous alumni who are now working across many varied professional areas. Because of this input, you’ll find that this degree has been tailored to help you fill current skills gaps in a range of careers and professions worldwide.
With such a wide choice of topics to learn about, and different skills to master, you’ll graduate with knowledge and abilities in diverse academic and professional areas including:
*Communicating effectively in challenging situations *Retrieving, comprehending, and using data *Handling primary source material appropriately *Problem-solving and abstract and scientific reasoning *Making critical judgements and evaluations *Applying sensitivity to interpersonal factors *Using effective personal planning and project management skills
What you’ll get as a degree student with FutureLearn
- Learn when you want by watching videos, reading articles, doing tests, and completing assignments online
- Join online discussions and collaborate with your peers in a virtual study group
- Enjoy discussions with feedback from expert educators
- Get full access to the university library, online resources and support
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