Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Psychology

at University of Bedfordshire - Luton Campus United Kingdom

Overview

This BA (Hons) Psychology course explores how professional psychologists use evidence-based practice to make a difference in people’s lives. It also introduces you to the psychological theories that explain human thoughts, emotions and behaviour.

The course shows how applying psychological knowledge can help us better understand and explain human behaviour. You learn about the key approaches - cognitive, social, developmental, biological, individual-difference psychology – as well as investigating psychological theories; historical and conceptual issues; and research methods.

In your final year, you complete a literature-based Honours project.

Why choose this course?

  • Apply theory to real-life situations so you understand how psychology works in the real world
  • Explore different perspectives on issues and problems, and learn to evaluate them in a critical manner
  • Learn with an academic team actively involved in leading-edge research, activity which feeds back directly into your learning
  • Benefit from studying in our modern facilities with a range of up-to-the-minute equipment to aid your learning
  • Develop skills highly valued by potential employers such as the ability to conduct research, manage projects, problem solving, critical analysis, communication and team-working
  • Use your degree to move on to postgraduate education and training to become a chartered psychologist, or specialise in a specific field such as forensic or health psychology
  • It can open doors to a career in research, the prison service, police, social services, the mental health sector, business and HR, and teaching
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30

Application Processing Days

Under Graduate

Program Level

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Full Time On Campus

Study Mode

36

Duration

University of Bedfordshire - Luton Campus

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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Psychology Assistant Fee

$13500

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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Psychology Admissions Requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

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30

Application Processing Days

Full Time On Campus

Program Intensity

Under Graduate

Program Level

36

Duration

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