Course overview
This 100% online, part-time BSc (Hons) Psychology will challenge your perspectives as you explore how the mind functions. It’s one of the few 100% online psychology programmes accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
You’ll learn about the theoretical and scientific underpinnings of psychology, and delve into several specialised areas within the field, such as mental health, investigative psychology, the psychology of sport and exercise, and critical social psychology. Finally, your studies will culminate with a final project on a psychology topic that aligns with your personal interests or professional goals.
This programme meets the British Psychological Society’s requirements of the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership Curriculum (GBC). This is an important step towards becoming a Chartered Member of the Society and it’s recommended you choose an accredited course if you want to become a qualified psychologist in the UK.
Job outcomes
Careers in:
- Business
- Counselling
- Civil Service
- Healthcare
- Teaching
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- 4 years – Part-time
Entry requirements
At University of Essex Online, we believe that everyone should be able to access education. That is why we offer two different entry routes onto our BSc (Hons) Psychology, which considers academic or work-based experience.
Academic entry route
You must have the following qualifications as a minimum:
- three A-levels or equivalent
Work experience entry route
You must meet the following criteria:
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
- three years’ relevant work experience
English language requirement
Our courses are taught in English so to study with us you must have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 or equivalent. If you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification, you will be required to pass a free online English test to assess your proficiency.
There may be instances where you don’t meet the requirements of the BSc (Hons) Psychology. So you still have the opportunity to complete the dissertation and be awarded a degree, you may be moved on to our non-accredited degree, the BSc (Hons) Psychological Studies.
Course features
We believe you get the most out of your time spent studying when you are kept informed of your performance, and we achieve this by:
- assessing you throughout modules rather than waiting for end of year assessments
- showing your marks in your grade book which can be viewed whenever you log onto the virtual learning environment (VLE)
- rapid turnaround on work assessed to ensure your grade book is always up to date
- ensuring you have regular contact with your Student Support team
Professional recognition
Accredited by the British Psychological Society
Assessment
All assessments are delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE). You’ll submit assignments through the VLE, such as written reports, discussion forum participation or reflective journal entries.
We also have a policy of ensuring that the work submitted by students is authentic – we use a well-established electronic monitoring system to check for plagiarism.
Career prospects
On completion of this online BSc (Hons) Psychology, you’ll be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) – provided you pass your Final Psychology Project with a minimum mark of 40% and gain at least a Lower Second-Class (2:2) Honours degree overall.
If you want to become a chartered psychologist, obtaining GBC is the first step. You’ll then need to undertake postgraduate study or training in the area of psychology you want to practice, for instance clinical, educational, forensic, health or occupational psychology.
You could also pursue careers in a wide range of industries, including business, counselling, civil service, healthcare, and teaching.
Delivery
We’re a 100% online education provider, so we use a state-of-the-art virtual learning environment (VLE) to deliver our teaching, resources and assessments. Our system tracks and manages the learning process in real-time and provides you with immediate access to your learning materials. The VLE is accessible 24/7 and allows both students and tutors to actively take part in real-time conversations and live Q&As.
Subjects
The BSc (Hons) Psychology includes the following modules.
About University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online delivers 100% online part-time courses in business, computing, education, health, law, criminology and psychology. The qualifications we offer include CertHEs and Bachelors degrees at the undergraduate level, and PG Certs, PG Dips and Masters degrees at the postgraduate level, with study durations ranging from 8 months to 4 years.
As an established provider of 100% online degrees in the UK. All our courses are specifically designed for online delivery, combining silver-standard teaching with the latest technology and enabling you to gain a degree from anywhere in the world.
All our qualifications are awarded and validated by the University of Essex, an award-winning university with a 60-year heritage of teaching and research excellence. On completion of your studies, you’ll be invited to graduate at the University of Essex’s Colchester campus. You will receive the same certificate as campus-based students – your mode of study is only mentioned on your academic transcript.
Gaining an undergraduate qualification with the University of Essex Online also puts you in good stead for your career prospects. Results from their 2021 student survey showed:
- 92% of students said their course helped develop their research skills
- 89% of students say their studies fit with their future plans
- 25% of students saw their salaries increase by up to 10%
