Psychology University of Essex Online
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Online | Part-time, Distance, Online | 48 months | July, October | £20987 in total | £20987 in total |
- Designated for undergraduate student loans in England.
- Simple monthly payment plan available, enabling you to spread the cost over the duration of your studies.
- Full payment discount of 5% if you pay upfront.
- Regional scholarship available for international students based overseas in eligible countries.
- 10% corporate discount available when three or more of your employees study with us.
You don’t need to complete a separate application form for a scholarship; it’ll be applied once you’ve received your official offer letter. Please note, scholarships can’t be combined but can be used alongside our full payment discount.
Please note, a maximum of two discounts or scholarships can be applied. The corporate discount can only be used in combination with our upfront payment discount, but not in conjunction with any other discount or scholarship. Make an enquiry now to find out more information about our discounts and scholarships.
Course overview
For the curious and the courageous our online BSc (Hons) Psychology course challenges your thinking and explores the way in which our minds function. You'll learn about the scientific and theoretical underpinnings of psychology as well as looking at several specialised areas. Developed and led by Chartered Psychologists, this recognised qualification prepares students for a wide range of careers and opportunities.
Our programme also has optional modules to pick from, so you can really tailor your own path and give yourself a taster of the roles which you may want to pursue in the future.
You will also benefit from undertaking a research project under supervision from a member of the teaching faculty…. have the chance to focus on a more specialised psychology topic of choice within your field.
Throughout this course, you'll explore a broad range of topics including:
- the major developmental milestones from a variety of theoretical perspectives why people differ from one another
- the principles of psycho and pharmacotherapeutic in the treatment of mental health
- theories and methods in the field of social psychology
- the role of memory as the mediator of cognitive processes
Finally, you'll be able to build on your research skills acquired during the programme through your final project on a psychology topic that is of personal interest to you.
Please note: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
We're proud to be rated Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Rankings 2024. Our achievement, which is based on four pillars - resources, engagement, outcomes and environment - recognises our commitment to excellent online education.
Entry requirements
We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That's why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English Language Requirements.
You will need to pass your first assignment set within the first three weeks of the course in order to continue with your studies.
Academic entry route
In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our BSc (Hons) Psychology, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:
- two A-levels or equivalent
Work experience entry route
In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our BSc (Hons) Psychology, you must meet the following criteria:
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
- three years' relevant work experience
English language requirements
As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0. Don't worry if you don't hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification - we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.
You don't need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.
There may be instances where you don’t meet the requirements of the BSc (Hons) Psychology. So you still have the opportunity to complete the dissertation and be awarded a degree, you may be moved on to our non-accredited degree, the BSc (Hons) Psychological Studies.