Awarded by a UK university Bachelor's

BSc (Hons) Psychology

100% Online degree accredited by University of Essex Online. Complete your BSc (Hons) Psychology with full digital learning flexibility and direct academic support.

Awarded by
University of Essex Online
Level
Bachelor's
Duration
3-4 Years
Overview

Programme Overview - BSc (Hons) Psychology

Delivered 100% online via University of Essex Online. Designed for working adults, executives, and international learners requiring maximum flexibility.
Curriculum

What you will study

Curriculum and entry requirements as published by the awarding body: https://online.essex.ac.uk/courses/bsc-hons-psychology/

Level 4

  • Fundamentals of Effective Learning in Psychology
  • Introduction to Social Psychology
  • Personality and Intelligence
  • Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychology and the Media
  • Mental Health, Stress and Wellbeing
  • Introduction to Research Design and Analysis 1
  • Introduction to Research Design and Analysis 2

Level 5

  • Biological Psychology
  • Individual Differences, Emotions and Behaviour
  • Reasoning and Decision-Making
  • Quantitative Psychology
  • Psychological Development through the Lifespan
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Advanced Cognitive Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology (optional)
  • Health Psychology (optional)
  • Education Psychology (optional)

Level 6

  • Critical Social Psychology
  • Developmental Science
  • Occupational Psychology
  • Psychology of Sport and Exercise
  • Investigative Psychology
  • Clinical and Counselling Psychology
  • Final Psychology Project
Admission

Entry requirements

Standard academic entry or Executive Work Experience / APEL route for mature practitioners.

Academic route

Three A-levels or equivalent qualifications.

Work experience route

GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent, plus three years of relevant work experience.

English language

Equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 if English is not your first language.

Fees

Fees and payment options

Fees vary by programme and awarding body. Smart College offers interest-free monthly instalments, and merit-based partial scholarships of up to 30% for applicants who meet the criteria. An admissions adviser will confirm the exact fee and the eligibility conditions before you commit to anything.