BSc (Hons) Psychology

Key Facts

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Duration

Three years

Location

Direct Connect to University of Staffordshire after 1st Year

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Psychology degree awarded by the University of Staffordshire allows you flexibility to complete the full programme at APIIT Sri Lanka, or transfer seamlessly to the University of Staffordshire after your first year to graduate in the UK.

On our core Psychology degree, you’ll be delving into key questions. How do we help someone who has mental health struggles? Why does nature often make us happier? What is the psychology behind social movements?

The course will cover a broad sweep of psychological disciplines, including clinical, developmental, health, cognitive and forensic psychology. It means you can discover your niche and then go on to specialise in this area. Ideal for shaping the in-depth research project you will complete in your final year.

If you wish to transfer to the University of Staffordshire for the second year our Visa Support Team will guide you through the transfer process assisting you with your visa applications and arrival in the UK.

Teaching & Learning

You will be taught via a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, debates and practical sessions, from which you’ll learn about the relevance of psychology to a variety of contemporary issues. The focus will be on applying your knowledge in the real world. You will graduate with a creative approach to problem-solving, have teamworking and persuasive communication skills, and show confidence in managing time, projects and resources.

You will use resources including books, journals and digital databases, social media resource banks and more to immerse yourself in each discipline. To build further links, there will also be career talks, visits and guest speakers from industry. You’ll learn from staff who bring a wealth of experience in psychology and research expertise.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules:

Adventures in Psychology 1 (20 Credits)

Adventures in Psychology 2 (20 Credits)

Becoming a Researcher 1 – Quantitative Methods (20 Credits)

Becoming a Researcher 2 – Qualitative Methods (20 Credits)

Growing and Changing (20 Credits)

Pathways in Psychology (20 Credits)

Steps to Success 1

Year 2

Compulsory modules:

Contemporary Issues in Psychology (40 Credits)

Developmental and Biological Psychology Across the Lifespan (20 Credits)

Exploring Difference – A Quantitative Approach (20 Credits)

Theory and Application of Qualitative Research methods (20 Credits)

Steps to Success 2

Optional Modules:

People Behaving Badly: The Psychology of Social Issues (20 Credits)

Psychological Interventions (20 Credits)

Psychology of Social Perception (20 Credits)

Psychology Research Assistantship (20 Credits)

Year 3

Compulsory modules:

Applying Psychology in the Contemporary World (20 Credits)

Personalised Psychology Portfolio (40 Credits)

Psychology Project (20 Credits)

Society and the Mind (20 Credits)

Steps to Success 3

Optional Modules:

Advanced Quantitative Research methods (20 Credits)

Behavioural Medicine (20 Credits)

Children and Pictures (20 Credits)

Health Psychology (20 Credits)

Neuropsychological Disorders (20 Credits)

Parapsychology and Anomalous Experiences (20 Credits)

Psychology of Oppression and Empowerment (20 Credits)

Admission Requirements

One of the three options gives you the opportunity to register with us.

1) GCE Advanced Level

Sri Lankan: 3 passes or Cambridge or Edexcel 3 D passes or any combination totalling to 12 points from the following tariff scheme:

GCE Advanced Level Grade (Sri Lankan/Cambridge/Edexcel/NCUK IFY)
A – 10 points
B – 08 points
C – 06 points
D/S – 04 points
E – 02 points

And

GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level – Credit Passes (Grade 4) for English

2) NCUK International Foundation Year

3 D passes for the subject modules or
Any combination totalling to 12 points from the tariff scheme above;

And

A ‘D’ for English for Academic Purposes

3) APIIT Sri Lanka Business/Computing/Law Foundation

Career Opportunities

Here are few opportunities that suits you best:

Psychosocial support officer
Psychological counsellors in schools and universities
Psychometricians for organizations
Mental wellbeing officers for organizations
Performance consultants for KPO/BPO sector
Community awareness project officers / Community Service officers
Psychology teachers and lecturers
Applied psychologists for industries
Workplace behaviourists and Psychotherapists
Rehabilitation centre officers
Child counselling and guidance services officers
Sports psychologists
Gender and identity support officials

Special Remarks

As part of the enrolment process, we will advise you on the financial commitment for this degree programme and the requirements for a smooth transition, should you plan to transfer to the University of Staffordshire following the completion of your first year.

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APIIT Sri Lanka is a reputable higher education institution established in partnership with the University of Staffordshire in the UK. APIIT also has academic liaisons with prestigious universities from Australia, Malaysia and Thailand.

BSc (Hons) Psychology

Key Facts

Awarded By

Duration

Three years

Location

Direct Connect to University of Staffordshire after 1st Year

Overview

Teaching & Learning

Modules

Admission Requirements

Career Opportunities

Special Remarks

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