BSc (Hons) Psychology
Want to understand the human mind, behaviour and motivation? Our Psychology degree offers you the chance to learn in a supportive environment with excellent teaching and laboratory facilities. Our experienced and highly qualified staff will guide and support you, providing a focus on employability throughout your studies.
Course details
Bolton was one of the first institutions in the UK to offer a degree in this exciting subject and studying in our well-respected, vibrant learning and research culture offers you an excellent start to your career. Whilst working towards a BSc (Hons) in Psychology here at the University of Bolton, you’ll have the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of the subject in terms of the science and theories of psychology, and their application in everyday life.
You’ll explore a range of core modules that provide a strong grounding in study and research methods, as well as a deep understanding of the science of psychology. There’s also the option to choose specialised modules according to your areas of interest, or that relate to a particular career path you wish to follow after graduation.
As a psychology graduate you may use your qualification as the basis for a career as a professional psychologist or to enter a wide range of other careers, including teaching, human resource management, the police, the armed forces and social work.
- UCAS points: 112
- Start date: 21/09/2020
- Location: The University of Bolton
- Award: BSc (Hons)
- UCAS code: C801
- Duration: 3 years
Course highlights:
- Our psychology courses are ranked top in the UK for teaching quality by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.
- You’ll have an opportunity to carry out a work placement module in an approved professional setting.
- There is a strong focus on employability skills as well as academic success. Modules focusing on applied psychology and applied experience introduce these skills and a range of career options.
- You’ll also have support throughout you degree from your personal tutor, part of our team of helpful and approachable psychology staff who possess a diverse range of research interests.
- We work hard to create a learning environment that offers innovative methods of teaching and assessment, and access to high-specification facilities such as our observation and psychophysiology laboratories, Neuroscan software and hardware, and Stim2 software.
- The course provides opportunities to achieve the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society, as well as additional qualifications (e.g. Test user certificate in occupational (ability) assessment).
Key features:
- The BSc (Hons) in Psychology at Bolton is one of the most well-established psychology courses in the UK. It’s accredited by the British Psychological Society, so offers opportunities to progress to further professional qualifications and employment as a professional psychologist when you graduate at the required standard.
- You’ll be guided to explore the theories and concepts of psychology that apply to a wide range of human behaviour, including the philosophical, historical and social issues that have influenced the study and practice of psychology.
- You’ll have the chance to examine the relevance of psychology across the spectrum of human activity, including criminal behaviour, the psychology of cyberspace, therapeutic practices, and group and individual behaviours.
- We’ll explain the methods of psychological research, including collecting and analysing data, and encourage you to explore key skills such as accessing and evaluating information and effective communication skills.
- Throughout the course, you’ll be encouraged to devise, implement and write up research projects that focus on psychological phenomena.
- Personal supervision from staff throughout the course ensure you have the best possible opportunity to achieve your true potential. The course team is also committed to maximising your opportunities for future graduate-level employability.
Entry requirements
- UCAS points: 112
- Start date: 21/09/2020
- Location: The University of Bolton
- Award: BSc (Hons)
- UCAS code: C801
- Duration: 3 years
Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3.
You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics.
You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.
If English isn’t your first language you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details. Find out more
Career opportunities
A psychology degree develops knowledge of human behaviour, as well as research, statistics, and writing skills. It can provide a foundation for many careers. Psychology graduates excel in roles that involve working with a range of complex issues, and have the skills to develop a strong understanding of areas that are new to them relatively quickly.
As a psychology graduate, you can expect to have gained the following key employability skills: high order analysis, research skills, problem solving, interpersonal awareness, communication skills, and the ability to develop arguments supported by relevant evidence, team work, and IT and data handling skills.
What can I do with this qualification?
There are numerous career paths available to psychology graduates with British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation. The more traditional routes include clinical, forensic, occupational, educational, health, sport and exercise psychology and counselling, as well as teaching and research.
In addition, there are broader career options including personnel management, research, sport and exercise, teaching, advice work, social work, law enforcement and healthcare. Many of our graduates have been successful in these fields of work.
Psychology graduates can also progress to graduate schemes which are long term employment contracts usually with a large corporate company offering advanced training packages.
Postgraduate training and study is a requirement to become a Chartered Psychologist. Due to course entry requirements, many psychology graduates spend a year or more getting work experience before embarking on postgraduate study. Postgraduate study is available in areas such as clinical, counselling, educational, occupational, sport and exercise, or forensic psychology.
Alternative career options
- Probation work
- Prison work
- Careers advice
- Social work
- Counselling
- Family mediation and support
- Teaching and education
- Nursing
- Human resources
- Police service
- Market research
- Play therapy
- Advice work
- Media and advertising
- Communications
- Sport and recreation
- Brand consultancy
Professional recognition
Successful completion of the degree course is approved as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society, provided the minimum standard of qualification of second class honours is achieved.
The British Psychological Society is the professional body of psychologists.
Fees & funding
Home/EU fees
| Year of study | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry year | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | |
| 2020/21 | £9,250 | £9,250 | £9,250 | - | £27,750 |
| 2021/22 | - | null | null | null | null |
International fees
| Year of study | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry year | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | |
| 2020/21 | £12,450 | £12,450 | £12,450 | - | £37,350 |
| 2021/22 | - | null | null | null | null |
The fees for a student’s course of study will be set for the normal duration of that course subject only to inflationary increases – measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded in March each year to take effect for subsequent start dates.
The University is currently awaiting Government guidelines as to EU fee charges for students commencing study in 2019/20.
UK undergraduate tuition fees are subject to UK government approval and are subject to the outcome of the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Contact The University
Key facts
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UCAS code:
C801 -
Course type:
Full-time -
Start date:
21/09/2020 -
Location:
The University of Bolton -
Award:
BSc (Hons) -
UCAS points:
112 -
Duration:
3 years
Contact us
Nadhim Al-Talib
Programme Leader
Email: N.Al-Talib@bolton.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1204 903148
Enquiry Team
University of Bolton
Email: enquiries@bolton.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1204 903903
