Psychology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Mandatory Module

• Psychology Research Project and Personal Tuition

Elective Modules*

• Atypical Child Development
• Forensic Psychology  
• Health Psychology 
• Positive Psychology 
• The Psychology of Peace and Conflict
• Neuropsychology
• Death, Dying and Bereavement  
• Clinical Psychology

*UCO reserves the right to offer modules based on viable numbers. Students will liaise with their tutors to nominate their choice of electives.

Applicants must meet the University Campus Oldham's minimum academic entry requirements for English language (normally demonstrated by GCSE grade C or equivalent). A minimum GCSE grade D in Mathematics (or equivalent) may also be required.

Students will progress to the BSc Psychology after completing their foundation year, subject to meeting progression requirements.

University Campus Oldham is committed to extending opportunities to all adults with the desire and ability to be a success. Therefore, our foundation programme does have a flexible approach to entry requirement.

Applicants under the age of 21
Younger applicants who have experienced issues of a personal, social or domestic nature, resulting in a disruption to their academic studies at a previous institute are particularly welcome, if you feel that you would benefit from the supportive environment on offer at a smaller University Campus.

Applicants over the age of 21
Studying for a degree later in life can be highly rewarding and lead to a successful career change. Mature applicants who do not hold any formal qualifications may be invited to an assessments interview and given an opportunity to demonstrate that they meet our minimum academic entry requirements and have the desire to complete the programme. In previous years, mature applicants at UCO have been some of our most successful students. We particularly welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications.

Award

BSc (Hons) Psychology (after successful completion of the 4 year programme) validated by Sheffield Hallam University.

Course Regulations

Course Handbook

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year degree will develop the knowledge, professional skills and abilities that are in demand from employers.

Employers in the general employment sector value the academic characteristics of a psychology degree, such as understanding of human behaviour, sense of citizenship, effective communication, good skills in critical evaluation and research, analysing and presenting information. According to the Times newspaper “Psychology opens the door to many careers in an increasing number of areasâ€‌. Psychological literacy provides graduates with a range of professional and transferable skills that are valuable in many sectors such as public relations, personnel, marketing, retail, teaching, social work, finance, politics and sports.

Companies employing our graduates in recent years include:

• NHS
• BUPA
• Manchester City Council
• Salford City Council
• Oldham College – University Campus Oldham
• Hopwood Hall College
• Waterhead Academy
• Local charities and voluntary agencies such as Anxiety UK, Langley House Trust, HC-one of a kind and Making Space

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