Applied Psychology

This course will run subject to validation by the University of East Anglia.

Psychology shapes everything that we do, as well as the world around us; it is therefore a vital discipline across many professional contexts. The fundamental aim of the BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology programme is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to pursue careers in psychology-related disciplines such as healthcare, education, sport, and forensics.

This programme focuses on three core disciplinary strands of psychology, employability, and research methods. Employability is central to the design of the programme, and students will have the opportunity to undertake modules focused on various applied strands of psychology. Students will also undertake a mandatory work placement within year 2 of their studies, allowing them to apply the skills they have learned to the workplace environment and experience how psychology shapes professional disciplines.

This programme follows the British Psychological Society (BPS) GBC curriculum, but is not accredited by the BPS at present. Graduates wishing to progress in psychology can undertake a BPS conversion award through an accredited institution which will provide an opportunity to become eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). By gaining this you will be eligible to apply for a place on a society-accredited postgraduate training programme and in time progress to gaining Chartered Membership (CPsychol) of the Society. Your programme leader will be able to advise of accredited programmes.

Course Structure

Year 1 Modules (Level 4)

·       Foundations of Psychology

·       Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology

·       Introducing Social Research Methods

·       Personality, Intelligence, and Individual Differences

·       Psychology in the Modern World

·       Introduction to Applied Psychology

Year 2 Modules (Level 5)

·       Applying Social Research Methods

·       Practice Learning

·       Introducing Cyberpsychology

·       Developmental and Social Psychology

·       Cognitive and Biological Psychology

Year 3 Modules (Level 6)

·       Empirical Project (Dissertation)

·       Psychology of Mental Health

·       Applied Social Psychology

·       Criminal and Forensic Psychology

·       Educational Psychology

https://www.southessex.ac.uk/course/bsc-hons-applied-psychology

Contact hours: 13 hours per week. Plus independent study (suggested 30 hours per week).

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops which enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of independent learning.

A range of appropriate facilities including the library and online learning resources the Learning Resource Centre and the Forum supports your independent learning.

You will receive on-going feedback as part of your one-to-one sessions with your unit teachers. You will also receive summative feedback on all formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your unit leader. Feedback can be given in a range of different ways in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes including group critiques, recorded verbal feedback and written feedback.

Feedback on the Final Major Project/Dissertation module in Year three is provided throughout and through supervision meetings as scheduled.