BSc (Hons) Psychology (inc International Foundation year)
01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027
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| Awarding Body | University of South Wales |
| Teaching Institutions | University of South Wales |
| Modes of Study | Full Time |
Document Version
| Version | 1 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
QAA Benchmarks
Psychology (2016)
Educational Aim
Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
Level 3 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA0S001 | MOD012381 | Academic English | Running | 20 | |
| QA0S002 | MOD012382 | Academic Language in Context | Running | 20 | |
| QA0S003 | MOD012383 | Research Project | Running | 20 | |
| QA0S004 | MOD012384 | Applied Academic Skills | Running | 20 | |
| QA0S008 | MOD012442 | Language & Skills for Academic Study | Running | 0 | optional |
| BS0S001 | MOD012389 | Management Fundamentals | Running | 20 | |
| QA0S005 | MOD012385 | Humanities and Social Science in Action | Running | 20 |
Level 4 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL1D120 | MOD010480 | Investigating Methods and Evidence in Psychology | Running | 40 | |
| PL1D121 | MOD010481 | Thinking Psychologically | Running | 40 | |
| PL1D122 | MOD010517 | Principles and Research Methods in Behaviour Analysis | Running | 40 | |
| PL1D123 | MOD010525 | Introduction to Therapeutic Principles | Running | 40 |
Level 5 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL2S126 | MOD010472 | Professional Practice and Employability | Running | 20 | |
| PL2S128 | MOD010485 | Advanced Methods and Evidence in Psychology | Running | 20 | |
| PL2S129 | MOD010486 | Current Research in Biological and Cognitive Psychology | Running | 20 | |
| PL2S130 | MOD010487 | Developmental and Social Perspectives on Identity | Running | 20 | |
| PL2D118 | MOD010484 | Finding Things Out: Approaches to Psychological Investigation | Running | 40 |
Level 6 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
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| PL3S151 | MOD010477 | Health Psychology across the Lifespan | Running | 20 | |
| PL3S152 | MOD010478 | The Psychology of Education and Work | Running | 20 | |
| PL3S154 | MOD010489 | Using Psychology | Running | 20 | |
| PL3S155 | MOD010490 | Psychological Disorders and Therapeutic Interventions | Running | 20 | |
| PL3S156 | MOD010491 | Applications of Social Psychology | Running | 20 | |
| PL3S157 | MOD010492 | Cognitive Neuropsychology and Neuroscience | Running | 20 | |
| PL3S158 | MOD010493 | Forensic Psychology | Running | 20 | |
| PL3D102 | MOD010488 | Psychology Dissertation | Running | 40 |
Teaching and Assessment
Learning and Teaching Methods
Employer Engagement
Means of Assessment
Learning Support
Course Exit Points
| Award | Criteria | Final |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Higher Education | 240 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 5 or above, 120 credits at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 credits at Level 3. | Intermediate |
| Bachelor of Science (with Honours) | 360 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 6 or above, 120 at Level 5 or above, 120 at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 | Final |
| Certificate of Higher Education | 120 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 | Intermediate |
| Bachelor of Science (Unclassified) | 300 credits of which at least 40 must be at Level 6 or above, 120 at Level 5 or above, 120 at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 | Intermediate |
| Foundation Certificate in Higher Education | Completion of Foundation Year (Award = Foundation Certificate in Social Sciences) | Intermediate |
Progression Route
Students who successfully complete the BSc (Hons) Psychology, will be eligible to apply for a variety of careers including those in educational, health, social care, forensic and mental health settings. Additionally Psychology graduates can progress to careers in business settings (e.g. Marketing, Human Resources, Coaching and Mentoring) or Civil Service careers (e.g. Government Statistical Service).Students can also attain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society, subject to attaining an overall minimum 2:2 degree classification. This means that students are eligible to apply for postgraduate training in any of the British Psychological Society approved areas; including Health, Occupational, Forensic, Clinical, and Counselling Psychology.This course is not a specific progression route for other courses, however students would be eligible to apply for a number of courses within USW such as:MSc Working with Young and Adult Offenders - USW Treforest CampusMSc Clinical Psychology - USW Treforest CampusMSc Behaviour Analysis & Therapy - USW Treforest CampusWith additional experience and potential Masters level study, students could also consider a route into the Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at City Campus and which is scheduled for delivery from 2018.
Entry Requirements
Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:
Inclusive Curriculum Statement
The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/
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