Applied Psychology (Top-up)

Why study this course?

We’re committed to transforming lives through inclusive and socially engaged education. Our Applied Psychology top-up course reflects this mission – designed to support students from diverse backgrounds, foster ethical and inclusive practice, and equip graduates to make meaningful contributions to their communities and future careers.

This top-up degree is ideal for students who have already completed 240 credits in psychology and want to achieve a full honours qualification. You’ll deepen your knowledge of core areas such as biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology, as well as research methods and individual differences. You’ll also explore how psychological knowledge and skills can be productively applied to personal, social and global challenges – including in clinical, counselling, forensic and educational settings. Delivered fully online, the course offers the flexibility to study at your own pace with access to expert support, specialist resources and a collaborative virtual learning environment. On completion, you’ll be eligible to progress to postgraduate study, including our MSc Psychology (Conversion) course accredited by British Psychological Society (BPS).

More about this course

On this course, you’ll explore how psychology can be applied to better understand and address real-life issues. You’ll consider questions such as: How can psychological research help us support people’s mental health? What influences behaviour in educational or forensic settings? How do social, cultural, or biological factors shape the way people think, feel and act?

You’ll also develop transferable skills such as research, problem-solving, ethics and critical thinking skills as you investigate complex topics across applied psychology. You’ll have the opportunity to specialise in areas such as clinical, counselling, educational or forensic psychology, and you’ll complete an independent research project on a topic that interests you – designed and carried out with the support of expert tutors.
As an online learner, you’ll benefit from a flexible study format and access to a range of digital tools, academic resources and personalised support from academic mentors and personal tutors. Whether you’re preparing for a career in psychology or aiming to progress to postgraduate study, this course offers the applied skills and knowledge you’ll need to take the next step.