Entry requirements
A level
Two AS levels may be accepted in addition to two different full A-levels
Access to HE Diploma
Strong Science based course is preferred. Other subjects considered: Nursing, Midwifery & Health Professionals, Allied Health Professions, Humanities, Humanities & Social Science, Mathematics, HE Professional Care, Healthcare, Health Studies
Minimum grade B in the EPQ considered with three A-levels for alternative lower offer
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five subjects at grade C/4 to include English Language, Mathematics or Statistics, and a science (acceptable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science or Additional Science)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
With a minimum of 17/16 points at HL. If GCSEs have not been taken, you must obtain the following: Minimum of 3 in HL Maths, or 4 in SL Maths, or 5 in Maths Studies. Plus a minimum of 3 in HL Biology or 4 in SL Biology Plus a minimum of 4 in English.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Must include English.
May be considered when combined with other qualifications
May be considered when combined with other qualifications
May be considered when combined with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applied Science or Health and Social Care preferred. Other subjects considered: Forensic Science, Medical Science, Health & Health Studies, Public Services/IT, Business, Sport Performance & Excellence. Other non-science subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis subject to strong GCSE portfolio or relevant previous study.
May be considered when combined with other qualifications
Scottish Advanced Higher
Scottish Higher
Accepted in place of third A-level, at grade B or above
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About this course
What makes us tick? For psychologists, it’s the ultimate question – and one you’ll look at from many angles. When you graduate, you’ll have a wealth of insight into the human mind, as well as the ability to help people in real and meaningful ways.
Modules
Your first year will give you a firm grounding in both basic and applied psychology alongside practical research experience, including the use of computers for data collection and analysis.
Please view our webpage for further information on the module titles
Assessment methods
Most of your course will be delivered through lectures, supported by interactive tutorials and practical sessions in the computer labs. You will have between eight and twelve contact hours per week, and spend twice that amount of time on background reading and private study. About one third of the modules in your first and second years involve lab work.
Assessment is based on exams – which account for about two-thirds of your grades – and coursework, which may include writing up lab reports, tutorial essays, short reports or small group presentations.
The Uni
University of Leicester
Psychology
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What do graduate employment figures really tell you?20 years ago, this was a specialist degree for would-be psychologists but now it is the model of a modern, flexible degree subject. One of the UK's fastest-growing subject at degree level, and the second most popular subject overall (it recently overtook business studies), one in 23 of all graduates last year had psychology degrees. As you'd expect with figures like that, jobs in psychology itself are incredibly competitive, so to stand a chance of securing one, you need to get a postgraduate qualification (probably a doctorate in most fields, especially clinical psychology) and some relevant work experience. But even though there are so many psychology graduates — far more than there are jobs in psychology, and over 13,800 in total last year — this degree has a lower unemployment rate than average because its grads are so flexible and well-regarded by business and other industries across the economy. Everywhere there are good jobs in the UK economy, you'll find psychology graduates - and it's hardly surprising as the course helps you gain a mix of good people skills and excellent number and data handling skills. A psychology degree ticks most employers' boxes — but we'd suggest you don't drop your maths modules.
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