“ I do believe that the workshops , seminars and volunteering in the laboratory have made it the best experience , as the student gets to learn the ‘ practical ’ part of psychology ; theory is exciting , but engagement in real-life scenarios and applying the knowledge would make it really impressive .”
Marianna Michailidou BA ( Hons ) Psychology qmu . ac . uk / psychology
Year Four modules
Contemporary Issues in Psychology / Dissertation Research Project / plus three modules from the following options : Neurodevelopmental Disorders / Identities / Cognitive Science of Religion / Abnormal Psychology / Eyewitness Psychology / Volunteering & Community Engagement / Evolutionary Psychology / Risk Behaviours
The modules listed here are correct at time of print ( Feb 2018 ) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2019 . Please check the website for any updates .
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher BBCCC
A Level BBC
Irish Leaving Certificate H3 H3 H3 H3 H3
International Baccalaureate 30 points
International IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 5.5
Required Subjects Maths and English at S / Int2 / N5 / GCSE .
Mature / Access Related Access course — see our website for details at www . qmu . ac . uk / college-qualifications
We welcome applications from mature students with relevant qualifications and / or experience .
Direct Entry Year Two — HNC in a related subject with A in the graded unit or HND with CB in the graded units may be considered
For details of related HNC and HND courses , see www . qmu . ac . uk / collegequalifications
Associate student places You can study this course as an associate student completing your first year at Newbattle Abbey College or West Lothian College . For more information and entry requirements , see pages 32-22 .
Other information
UCAS code C800
Duration 3 / 4 years full-time
Start date September 2019
Delivery On campus
Awarding body QMU . Please see the ‘ External review ’ section on pages 8-11 .
Exchange opportunities * In Year Two , you have the opportunity to study for one semester at a university overseas . See pages 18-19 for more information .
Placements N / A
Teaching staff , class sizes and timetables Please see ‘ How we teach and how you ’ ll learn ’ section on pages 8-11
Course fees Please see pages 170-171
Professional registration / accreditation The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society . Successful completion of this degree ( 2:2 or above ) confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Status ( GBC ) with the BPS , enabling access to professional training as a Chartered Psychologist ( educational , organisational or forensic psychology ).
Careers As graduates have a wide range of transferable skills , opportunities exist in many areas including social work , nursing , sales , the NHS and voluntary organisations . Graduates may also pursue postgraduate study .
* Subject to availability
Why QMU ?
You will gain a range of transferable skills which are highly sought after by employers .
There is opportunity for selfdevelopment through volunteering , individual dissertation topic choice and choice of elective modules .
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“I do believe that the workshops, seminars and volunteering in the laboratory
have made it the best experience, as the student gets to learn the ‘practical’ part of
psychology; theory is exciting, but engagement in real-life scenarios and
applying the knowledge would make it really impressive.”
Marianna Michailidou
BA (Hons) Psychology
Year Four modules
Contemporary Issues in Psychology/
Dissertation Research Project/ plus three
modules from the following options:
Neurodevelopmental Disorders/
Identities/ Cognitive Science of Religion/
Abnormal Psychology/ Eyewitness
Psychology/ Volunteering & Community
Engagement/ Evolutionary Psychology/
Risk Behaviours
The modules listed here are correct at
time of print (Feb 2018) but may differ
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