Psychology
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: C803 | Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
Depending on the inclusion of at least one science subject. A pass in the science practical element is required. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Global Perspectives are not accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
or Distinction 42 and Merit 3 if no science modules are being undertaken.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
depending on the inclusion of a science subject. Cambridge Pre-U Certificate (Global Perspectives & Independent Research) Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade 5 (B), English grade 5 (B)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
depending on the inclusion of a science subject at Higher Level. Mathematics pathways 'Analysis and Approaches' and 'Applications and Interpretation' will both be accepted at Standard or Higher Level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including a science subject. Candidates without a science subject may be asked to attain H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
plus A Level grades A*A or AA depending on the inclusion of a science subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
with either A* or A at A Level depending on the inclusion of a science subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Please email https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/enquiry.aspx for further information.
Scottish Advanced Higher
plus either AAAAB or AAABB at Highers depending on the inclusion of a science subject at Higher Level.
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,B-A,A,A,B,B
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA. The grade range is defendant on the inclusion of a Science subject.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
This qualification is only accepted in combination with A level grades AA if taking a science subject, or A*A without a Science subject
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About this course
Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes. You'll learn about the structure of the brain as well as the perceptions, thoughts, feelings and actions of people.
In years one and two you will study core areas of psychology. You will gain a breadth of knowledge across different branches of psychology such as educational, health and forensic. In year three you will have more options to choose your modules and tailor your degree to your own interests and career aspirations. You'll develop a variety of skills and techniques such as data analysis and research methods.
This course is an integrated masters. In your fourth year, you will undertake a major research project. This project is your chance to be part of the transformational research at Nottingham. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with one of the research groups in the School of Psychology. We have a broad spectrum of research interests which allows us to offer a wide range of topics for you to choose from.
Modules
In year one you will study fundamental areas of psychology. This will provide you with a broad foundation of knowledge and introduce you to a wide range of topics.
You will take additional modules that look into the psychological approaches to therapy or biological approaches to addiction. You'll also learn about conditions like depression, schizophrenia, and aggression.
In your second year, you will develop your knowledge with more advanced modules. Your cognitive psychology lectures will teach you about how emotions can alter memories. You'll also explore further into the disorders of mood and cognition.
In year three you will study modules and topics at a higher level. You will be able to choose from a wide range of optional modules. This will help tailor your study to areas that you are particularly interested in. This includes forensic and mental health, clinical psychology, developmental disorders, and psychopathology.
In year four you will complete your own research topic and dissertation. You'll have a wide choice of topics to choose from. You will study a number of optional modules throughout the year.
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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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