BSc (Hons) Psychology (Online)
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You can start this course in January, April or September |
Why choose this course?
- This course is currently the only online psychology degree to be accredited by the British Psychological Society.
- It's very flexible, so you can study whenever it suits you.
- We've been delivering this course for seven years, so it's very well established.
- Your study materials will be available through the internet, and you'll get lots of support from your tutor.
- You'll communicate with other students and your tutors online, through discussion groups and email, so you'll be part of the online community for this course.
About the course
This course is made up of three stages that you'll normally study over four years. However the course is designed to be flexible and can be studied over any period of 3 to 8 years.
During stage one you'll focus on basic concepts and the skills you need to successfully study psychology online. Then in stage two you'll look at the core areas that are required by the British Psychological Society. During stage three you'll take the final core modules, and an exciting range of optional modules, so you can follow your own specialist interests.
This course is delivered almost entirely online - you only need to come to Derby for one residential week in stage two.
If you can't come to the residential week, or don't want to get Graduate Basis for Registration you can take an alternative module instead and graduate with BSc Psychological Studies.
You'll be assessed by your coursework - there are no exams.
You can start this course in September, January or April, giving you the flexibility to start studying when it suits you best.
Psychology at Derby is not involved in animal research.
Your career
Once you've completed this course you can go on to train as a professional psychologist in areas such as clinical, research, occupational or educational psychology.
If you're more interested in psychology as a subject and not committed to a career as a psychologist, this is an ideal course for you as you'll develop skills for a variety of careers in lecturing, working in mental health settings, management or administration, for example.
What our students say
'The course materials seem to be continually improving and making better use of the online medium. References to external websites, animations and interactive segments are all great additions to the basic materials.'
'I was referred to Student Support and they have also been enormously helpful.'
How you'll learn
Delivery is via the world wide web using Blackboard learning environment. The academic year is split into three terms which start in January, April and September. You may begin the programme at any of these three points. The programme is designed to be flexible, to allow you to study at the pace that suits you, but typically you'll complete the course in 3 to 6 years. Study is entirely online with the exception of a one week residential course during stage 2 of the programme. If you're unable to attend the residential course, or choose not to and gain the requisite number for course credits you'll be offered the BSc (Hons) Psychological Studies.
Anything else?
A specialist statistical package (SPSS for Windows) will be required in the statistics modules. This software is available under licence from the University via the University's Distributed Learning team, inFocus. You are strongly advised to obtain the software when you enrolling on these modules.
You are strongly advised to seek advice regarding study patterns from the programme leader before enrolling for modules as in many cases you are assumed to have knowledge and skills taught in other modules.
Cost of food and accommodation is not included in module fees for the residential module Psychology in Practice. Accommodation may be available at the University Halls of Residence, for which usual University tariffs will apply.
