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Psychological Studies
- FdSc
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- September 2025
- Undergraduate
- North Devon Campus
- Awarded by:
- University of Plymouth
Course summary
Students of psychology are generally interested in people, how they think, act, react and interact and the thoughts, feelings and motivations underlying their behaviour. It could lead you toward many careers, including teaching, research, counselling, HR and social work
In the first year, you will study social, developmental and behavioural psychology, and cognitive and biological psychology. You will begin to develop your research skills as you learn how to apply psychology, particularly looking at psychology and crime.
In the final year you will dig deeper into the subject, considering how individuals differ, what influences the social development of children, the psychology of health and illness, psychopathology and understanding techniques in counselling.
Alongside the academic learning you will acquire broader graduate skills including reflective writing, and you’ll also take on a work placement.
Modules
First year modules include Social, Developmental and Behaviourist Psychology; Cognitive and Biological Psychology; Research Methods 1; Developing Graduate Skills; Applying Psychology; and, Psychology and Crime.
Second year modules include Research Methods II; Individual Differences; Social Development of Children; Psychopathology; Counselling Studies; and, Psychology of Health and Illness. As the course is aimed at both those who have recently finished education and those who may have been out of an education setting for a while, we have a course aimed at developing the skills needed as a graduate, including reflective writing and a work placement. Modules are assessed by a variety of methods which include coursework, examinations, presentations, seminars and research reports.
Assessment method
Modules are assessed by a variety of methods which include coursework, examinations, presentations, seminars and research reports.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C8L3
- Institution code:
- P51
- Campus name:
- North Devon Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff 48 points
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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