Psychology (Taught)

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Course Overview:
Explore psychological theories, research methodologies and real-world applications to gain a deeper understanding of human behaviour, cognition and emotion. If you’re looking to pursue postgraduate professional training in psychology, this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course could be ideal to help you advance your career in the field.

Key topics include:

• biological and cognitive psychology: understand the physical nature of the brain, its connections and computational models of human thought

• social and individual differences: explore key facets of human behaviour (such as personality and relationships) for both the individual and at the group level

• human development and diversity: examine human development from conception to end of life, with a focus on diversity

• independent research and ethics: develop your skills as an independent researcher. Master research design, data collection, analysis and reporting to create a project that aligns with your research interests.

Why you should study this course
This BPS-accredited course is your first step towards a career in professional psychology practice. Course content has been designed to prepare you for further study in professional psychological practice (clinical, counselling, forensics, education and sport) or a career in marketing, human resources, artificial intelligence (AI) or computing.

Professional accreditation: successfully completing this course to the required standard of accreditation means you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS), which is necessary for further professional doctoral-level study. See accreditation for more information.

Innovative learning tools and dedicated technicians: access a range of psychology-specific programmes to support your studies, including statistical software and research methods software. Our dedicated psychology technicians are on hand to support you in experiment design, data analysis and use of psychology lab equipment.4

Expert teaching staff: learn from experienced professionals and researchers with strong industry links, including local schools, prison services, and clinical and counselling organisations. (Staff are subject to change.) Teaching is designed to reflect current trends and sector debates, ensuring a relevant and engaging learning experience.

Accreditation and professional recognition
The British Psychological Society
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for the 2025/26 intake and upon successful completion confers eligibility to apply for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Graduates must pass all modules and achieve an average mark of at least 50% in order to be eligible for GBC membership.

Collaborations
Endorsement: Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA)
Coventry University and the RSA have collaborated on a module concerning social and ethical responsibility. You will be entitled to a 12-month fellowship of the RSA so you can access all RSA resources and platforms during your period of study. Once you have successfully passed the Project Planning and Ethics module, you will receive an RSA digital badge.

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