BSc (Hons) Psychology

• Small and friendly department with a research-active academic team.
• Fully supportive of student research interests.
• Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) – students will also have the opportunity to attend and present at the BPS conference at level 6.
• Facilities used on the course include a psychometric lab, teaching laboratories with modern computing facilities, a high tech sports performance lab, experimental cubicles and a simulation lab.
• Practical sessions in each module to give hands-on experience of the applicability of theory and/or develop students research skills. We believe that as psychology is about real life, formal lectures should be enhanced by experiential learning. All set lectures in the morning are supplemented by a practical exercise in the afternoon. These practicals relate directly to the theory studied in the morning session and use the excellent and varied resources available at the university.  

Year 1 (Level 4) 

Over the course of your first year you will develop study and research methods skills that are key to the degree programme, whilst also to learning and developing your understanding about key psychological theories and concepts. 

Modules  

• Fundamental Psychology: This module aims to provide students with an outline of traditional and contemporary psychological theories through the examination of its historical development and key theoretical perspectives.
• Introduction to Research Design: This module introduces students to the nature, philosophy and scope of research methods in psychology. It aims to enable students to acquire a basic level of knowledge and understanding of the research process and research methods. As well as providing students with an introduction to statistics and qualitative data analysis.
• Essential Psychology: This module builds on the knowledge acquired within Fundamental Psychology; it enables the students to provide an outline of traditional and contemporary psychological theories through the examination of its historical development and key theoretical perspectives.
• Introduction to Data Analysis: Within this module, students will further their understanding of the nature and scope of research methods in psychology. This module will build on the students’ knowledge of data collection and analysis within psychology that was introduced within An Introduction to Research Design.
• Study Skills for Psychology: This module encourages students to develop the necessary skills for studying psychology at HE level and the study of selected key research. This will include generic and subject-specific skills.
• Scientific Writing and Communication: This module builds on the Study Skills for Psychology module. It supports the students to develop their academic writing and presentation skills, whilst consolidating skills such as referencing and learning from feedback.

Year 2 (Level 5) 

In your second year you will continue to develop your research method skills and apply them in different areas of Psychology. During this year you will complete some core modules that will build on the knowledge gained in the first year. 

Modules

• Developmental Psychology: This module introduces students to the discipline of developmental psychology across the lifespan. Students will be introduced to traditional and contemporary psychological theories within developmental psychology.
• Advanced Research Design: To provide the students with advanced knowledge and understanding of research methodology and research methods in order that they can go forward to conduct an independent piece of research. This module builds on the knowledge acquired within the Intermediate Research Methods.
• Biological Psychology: To acquaint students with current theories, models and explanations of biological psychology and to explore the relationship between biology, psychology and mental activity.
• Cognitive Psychology: During this module students will explore the physiology of the central nervous system. This module aims to develop students’ ability to identify and evaluate current psychological theories of learning, attention and memory, and thinking and problem solving; as well as increasing students’ ability to evaluate current knowledge of the process of information input to humans and animals.
• Intermediate Research Methods: This module build on the students’ knowledge of research methodologies acquired in the first year, whilst developing the students’ understanding of these and new methods introduced in this module at a much deeper level. The module aims to equip students with the ability to appraise research findings and develop an understanding of research design and analysis, as well as developing the student’s ability to analyse data from both quantitative and qualitative research. 
• Individual Differences: This module encourages students to examine the concepts of personality, intelligence, and motivation. It will enable students to develop an appreciation of the ways in which these concepts influence the behaviour of the individual; as well as gaining an understanding of psychometric tests employed in this field.

Year 3 (Level 6) 

In your third and final year, you will design your own research project with supervision from the Academic team. This year will see you complete the final core module, Social Psychology, and also allow you to choose optional modules to study based on your own preferences and interests.

Modules

• Research Project (core): Within this module, students will conduct an independent piece of research with support from the programme team. This module aims to stimulate the critical evaluation and judgment formation skills of the students through consolidation of the research knowledge and skills acquired at levels 4 and 5.
• Social Psychology (core): This module aims to develop a critical understanding of the psychological concepts, theories and methods that are relevant to the study of social interactions, attitudes and behaviours within society. Students will be able to identify and explore the interface between individual, interpersonal, and group behaviour in a variety of social contexts. 
• Clinical Psychology (optional): Within this module students will become acquainted with the main aspects of the discipline of Clinical Psychology, including the historical concepts; Clinical psychology as a profession; concepts of normality/abnormality; anxiety; schizophrenia; mood disorders; and dementia.
• Negotiated Learning (optional): This module enables students to negotiate learning, which is essential for their personal and professional development and for future employer requirements. Within this module, students will gain knowledge and understanding of the well-established principles and research in areas of psychology and of the way in which those principles and research have developed and are applied in a practical way.
• Forensic Psychology (optional): This module will acquaint students with the main areas of the discipline of Forensic Psychology, including forensic psychology as a profession; theories of crime; violent offenders; terrorism; mental health and crime; fear of crime; offender profiling; eyewitness testimony; lie detection; and children as witnesses.
• Counselling Psychology (optional): This module will acquaint students with the main aspects of the discipline of Counselling Psychology, including what is Counselling psychology?; theories of the self; theoretical models and approaches (Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, Cognitive behavioural, family system therapies); cultural differences; critiques of Counselling psychology; and future trends in Counselling psychology.
• Work Based Learning (optional): Within this module, students are offered the opportunity to critically investigate and apply psychological knowledge to a work environment. The module aims to give students an insight and direct experience of professional psychology, as well as preparing students for work within professional contexts in psychological settings.

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

BSc (Hons) Psychology

UCAS Code: C800

The academic requirements for the course are 112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent and a GCSE at grade C/4 or equivalent in Maths and English/Welsh (First Language). Appropriate AS-Level and Level 3 Key Skills qualifications will also be taken into account. A science would be an advantage but is not essential.

Applications are welcome from anyone who exhibits the ability and experience to cope with the demands of the programme. There are arrangements in place for accrediting prior experience: entry to the degree is possible under the accreditation of prior and/or experiential learning.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance (previously known as CRB) may be required for placement activity on optional Work-Based Learning modules. 

If you have studied in another European country, please check the Entry Requirements for your qualification.

Part-time applicants should apply using this form.

International Students - BSc (Hons) Psychology

Applications from international students who are able to demonstrate an ability and experience to cope with the demands of the programme are welcomed. If you are an international student please visit the countries page and select your country to see the relevant academic and English language entry requirements.

You will be assessed via a variety of different assessment methods, including a combination of coursework, essays, portfolios, practical reports, presentations and in-class tests. You will be required to do a dissertation as part of your final year assessment.

Teaching and learning

The degree will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, project work and computer-based exercises (e.g. in research methods and statistics). Teaching currently takes place over the course of 3 days a week and contact hours vary year to year, as you become an independent learner (Foundation year 40 hours; Year 1 36 hours; Year 2 30 hours; Year 3 24 hours).

Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

The Careers & Zone at Wrexham Glyndŵr University is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.

Psychology graduates have gone on to pursue careers in various fields all over the UK including teaching and education, law, mental healthcare, research, as well as furthering their study or entering into graduate programmes. 

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees for 2019/20 for a full-time undergraduate degree course are £9000 per year.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the FAQs section of those pages. 

You can see the full programme specification here.