Delivered collaboratively by Aston University and the College of Allied Educators (CAE), this program offers a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and clinical experience in applied psychology and its application in the provision of psychological client care and treatment.
Applied psychology is a broad field that encompasses the practical application of psychological principles, theories, and research to address a wide range of real-world issues and challenges. Applied psychologists work in a wide range of settings, from clinical and educational settings to organizational, sports, and health-related environments.
What we will provide
First-class teaching delivered by a diverse array of staff with years of close industry collaboration that is harnessed to provide you with learning based on real-world needs. Our teaching aims to inspire and excite you and bring your course to life.
What you will provide
It is important you learn how to adapt a growth mindset to your studies - understanding that intelligence and success comes from applying yourself. You must be able to demonstrate critical thinking and have ambition and drive to excel.
What skills we teach
This program is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of applied psychology and its application in provision of psychological client care and treatment through evidence-based practice, through a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and clinical experience.
Career prospects
Graduates of our psychology programmes have pursued careers as clinical psychologists, counsellors, Industrial/organisational psychologists, health psychologists, forensic psychologists, and environmental psychologists.
You can apply for year 1 of a Bachelors degree with a two-year diploma/certificate. We normally look for average GPA of 3.0/5.0 as a minimum.
Some degree programmes, such as engineering, sciences and languages, require specific subject backgrounds.
If you have or you are on the path to study a different qualification, please contact us at [email protected] for an evaluation.
| School/Programme | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Medical School | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Aston Business School | Two bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 and above | Two bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 and above | - | - | 6.5 |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Health and Life Sciences (except Aston Medical School) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Health and Life Sciences (Optometry) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| School of Social Sciences and Humanities | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
* The above is applicable to students entering Years 1 and 2 of undergraduate programmes. Articulation into the Final year will vary depending on the degree programme and subject to the agreement with the partner.
** BSc Biochemistry, BSc Neuroscience, BSc Biology, and BSc Psychology programmes (all) will accept applications from candidates where one band is at 5.5 and the others at 6.0 and above.
Graduates of our psychology programmes have pursued careers as clinical psychologists, counsellors, Industrial/organisational psychologists, health psychologists, forensic psychologists, and environmental psychologists. Students often move into research and academia to advance discoveries and development in the field of applied and clinical psychology. Upon the successful completion of the required practicum hours that comprise this programme students will be eligible to apply for membership to the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS).
United Kingdom, Birmingham
