Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester

Psychological Science BSc (Hons) Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Psychological Science at Winchester
adopts a scientific perspective in
considering all aspects of human
experience and behaviour.
Programme content
Year 1 examines laboratory-based research
methods, problem-based learning, and
working as a psychologist. It introduces
different approaches within psychology
– personality, social, developmental,
cognitive and biological – illustrating
how they lead to distinct perspectives
on key research questions, and to the
methods psychologists use to answer these
questions. In Year 2, students continue their
study of different research methods. Under
the guidance of their supervisor, students
develop a research proposal focusing on a
scientific aspect of psychology. In Year 3,
advanced knowledge of research methods
and analytical skills is acquired, and
students undertake an extended research
project in their chosen area of psychology.
Accreditation
The programme is accredited as
SINGLE HONOURS
UCAS codes: C801 BSc/PsyS
Typical offer: 320-360 points
International Baccalaureate: 27 points
Degree duration:
3 years full-time 6 years part-time
If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.0 (including 6.0 in writing) or a TOEFL
iBT score of 87 or equivalent
conferring eligibility for the Graduate
Basis for Chartered Membership of the
BPS, provided the minimum standard of
qualification of second class Honours is
achieved. This is the first step towards
becoming a Chartered Psychologist. On
graduation, students are not qualified
to practise as a specialist psychologist
without further training.
Erasmus Exchange (optional)
The University has Erasmus Exchanges
with the University of Gdansk and the
Warsaw School of Social Psychology in
Poland, La Sapienza, University of Rome,
Italy, University of Paris René Descartes,
France, and the University of Limerick,
Ireland. Students can apply to visit for
a semester, with much of the cost met
by a living allowance granted by the
European Union.
Modules:
Year 1
• Exploring Psychology
• Introduction to Research Methods
and Practice
For more information about entry
requirements see pages 166-167
Find out more – order a course leaflet
or download one from our website
www.winchester.ac.uk/courses
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• Experimental Psychology
• Psychology in the Real-World
Year 2
• Cognitive Psychology
• Conducting Independent Psychological
Research
• Developmental Psychology
• Personality and Individual Differences
Year 3
• Research Project: Empirical
• Advanced Statistics and Applied
Statistics
• Conceptual Debates in Psychology
Careers
Graduates wishing to pursue careers in
clinical, educational, forensic, health,
counselling or occupational psychology
need to gain professional recognition to
continue the required study and training.
Psychology is also excellent preparation
for careers in teaching, immigration,
probation and human resources.
Psychological Science BSc (Hons) Fact File
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