About the Courses
Top reasons to study with us
You’ll have the opportunity to gain a year's experience on a psychology work placement
Employability and transferable skills are embedded within the curriculum
You’ll be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society, if you achieve at least a Lower Second Class Honours degree and pass the Project module
Top reasons to study with us
You’ll have the opportunity to gain a year's experience on a psychology work placement
Employability and transferable skills are embedded within the curriculum
You’ll be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society, if you achieve at least a Lower Second Class Honours degree and pass the Project module
Modules
Foundation
Subjects of study include:
Introduction to Academic Practice
Psychology in Everyday Life
Society, Risk and Crime: Sociological Perspectives
Critical Thinking for Academic and Professional Development
History, Memory and Belonging
Contemporary Themes in Psychology
There are no optional or elective modules offered at Level 3, as the focus is on the development of key academic skills through a broad understanding of social sciences and humanities.
Year 1
Subjects of study include:
Biological Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Individual Differences
Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
Social Psychology
Year 2
Subjects of study include:
Brain, Mind and Behaviour
Data Analysis for Psychology
Self and Society
Understanding Psychological Diversity
Work-based Learning and Employability
Emotional Life
Mechanisms of Mind-Body Therapies
Psychological Research in Practice
Societal Responses to Climate Change
Placement Year
Professional experience or study abroad year
Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Science with Honours - Psychology with Professional Experience.
Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions. Successful completion will lead to the final award Bachelor of Science with Honours - Psychology with International Experience.
Year 3
Subjects of study include:
Project in Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Disorders
Consciousness
Data Science Applications in Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Health Psychology
Music and the Mind
Occupational and Work Psychology
Political Psychology
Psychology of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychology of Education
Sexology