Psychology
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Online | Part-time, Distance, Online | 48 | January, March, May, July | £20987 in total | £20987 in total |
International students residing in specific regions outside of the UK may be eligible for a partial scholarship for our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses.
Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the January 2026 intake of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
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.
About Psychology, BSc (Hons) - at University of Essex Online
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
Contact University of Essex Online to find course entry requirements.