Introduction

This Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychological and Behavioural Science programme will provide students with in-depth understanding of the human mind and behaviour. Alongside the study of the core areas of psychology (cognitive, biological, social and developmental psychology; individual differences; conceptual and historical issues in psychology; research methods) students will explore applied areas of psychology such as Forensic and Health. In addition to this, it provides students opportunities to develop academic and transferable skills preparing them for life after graduation and academic challenges.
The aims of this programme are to:

• Provide a supportive and enriching learning environment that empowers each student in a diverse student body to develop their intellectual, personal and employment skills through collaborative and independent learning experiences
• Enable a scientific understanding of mind, brain, behaviour and experience, and the complex interactions between these
• Develop an understanding of the role of empirical evidence in the creation and constraint of theory, and also in how theory guides the collection and interpretation of empirical data.
• Develop knowledge leading to an ability to appreciate and critically evaluate theory, research findings and applications
• Develop psychological literacy, including an understanding of how experience and behaviour can be influenced by contextual and interpersonal factors
• Equip students with a broad range of transferable skills that will be useful to them in gaining employment after graduation and lay the foundations for lifelong learning
• Develop in partnership with students by enabling them to contribute to the academic excellence of the programme through a variety of evaluation methods and opportunities.
• Enable students to develop a critical understanding of multiple psychological perspectives including an appreciation of the real-life application of theory to a range of experience and behaviour including psychological disorders

Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

Year 1

• Mind, Body and Brain (1)
• Social and Developmental Psychology (1)
• Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
• Research Methods and Statistics (1)
• Psychology in the Real World
• Psychological Problem Solving

• Mind, Body and Brain (2)
• Social and Developmental Psychology (2)
• Individual Differences and Psychometric Research
• Research Methods and Statistics (2)
• Understanding Mental Health
• Perspectives in Consciousness

• Extended Research Project
• Criminal and Forensic Psychology
• Communication and Social Interaction
• Health Psychology
• Cognition and Emotion

Entry Requirements

All applicants must be of age 17 and above, and must obtain one of the following requirements:

Entry Requirements

Year 1 Entry
International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art awarded by MDIS
OR
International Foundation Diploma in Psychology awarded by MDIS
OR
At least 2 GCE A level subjects / BTEC National Certificate or Diploma (or equivalent qualification)
OR
Non-psychology related diplomas from local polytechnics
OR
Other PEI's foundation qualifications with entry requirement of 10 years of formal education
 
Year 3 Entry
Relevant polytechnic diploma in Psychology (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2 of the University Course) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education ^
OR
Relevant Private Education Institutes (PEIs) or overseas qualifications (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2 of the University Course) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education* ^

^ Applicants may be required to undertake bridging modules to fulfil the required prerequisite knowledge and cope with the rigours of the course.
*All Non-standard applications are subject to final approval by the University

English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
OR
C6 in English at GCE “O” Level
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) (with no element below 5.5)
OR
Pass MDIS English Placement Test
OR
University Approved Equivalent
 

Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Full-time:
27 Months (Year 1 Entry)
9 Months (Year 3 Entry)

Part-time:
36 Months (Year 1 Entry)
12 Months (Year 3 Entry)
 

Fees & Funding

Fees & Structure (Local)