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Bachelor in Psychology (Hons) (BSc) - UCLan Cyprus
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Bachelor in Psychology (Hons) (BSc) - UCLan Cyprus

UCLan Cyprus
LarnakaCyprus
On campus
Full-time
€9,950.00/year
 1492 Points
Duration
4 Years
Language
English
Apply date
Sep 2024

Program Description

The Bachelor in Psychology (Hons) (BSc) program at UCLan Cyprus offers theoretical knowledge and practical application of psychology to real world problems. Students will learn about the mind and behaviour, enabling them to understand the way people act, react and interact. They will consider the roles of the brain and the nervous system upon behaviour, perception, mood and memory.

The Bachelor in Psychology (Hons) (BSc) also includes specialized optional modules which provide students the opportunity to concentrate on specific areas of study within the field of Psychology, including Forensic Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology. Furthermore, one of the most distinctive features of the program is the Psychology Placement module that provides the opportunity to students to experience the application of psychology in a setting relevant to their degree.

UCLan Cyprus is the first University in Cyprus that provides an accredited Psychology course by BPS.

There may be additional costs by this University.

Entry Requirements

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Aims of the Program

The overall aims of the program are to:

  • Provide a stimulating and supportive learning environment that gives the opportunity to develop potential.
  • Provide an up-to-date curriculum in psychology that emphasises the development of skills and knowledge related to the scientific and empirical aspects of the discipline;
  • Provide choice and flexibility in the curriculum while maintaining those core aspects of the syllabus needed to secure British Psychological Society recognition;
  • Foster the development of key skills that will facilitate further academic and vocational training and sub sequent employment;
  • Provide students the opportunity to get involved in research, in collaboration with research active psychology faculty, thereby learning first-hand about the scientific method.
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Curriculum

Year 1

Compulsory Courses

Historical Foundations of Psychology

Understanding Behaviour

Introduction to Developmental and Social Psychology

Optional Courses

Academic Writing

Introduction to Probability & Statistics

English for Academic Purposes

University Elective

Year 2

Compulsory Courses

Topics in Psychology

Being a Psychologist

Psychology of the Media

Methods and Practice of Psychological Inquiry

Introduction to Psychobiology and Cognition

Turning Goldfish into Elephants

Year 3

Compulsory Courses

Psychological Research 1: Design and Quantitative Analysis

Qualitative Psychological Research

Social and Developmental Psychology

Cognitive and Physiological Psychology

Optional Courses

Forensic Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Cyberpsychology, Identity and Online Behaviour

Neurocognitive Development and Disorders

Year 4

Compulsory Courses

Essential Issues in Psychology

Psychology Project

Optional Courses

Neuropsychological Disorders and Techniques

Application of Clinical Psychology Practice, Clinical Research, Service Delivery

Advanced Developmental Psychopathology

Psychology Placement Module

Applying Psychology to the Educational Setting

Violent and Sexual Offending

Crime: Impacts and Consequences

Brain, Treatments and Behaviour

Cognitive Behaviour Assessment and Treatment Planning in Clinical Psychology

Jobs - Careers

Studying psychology provides you with a wide range of skills that span both the arts and the sciences.

There is a range of graduate careers including roles in:

  • project management
  • data analysis
  • human resources
  • local authority
  • law enforcement

Other students undertake further training and consider careers in:

  • law
  • teaching
  • the Probation Service
  • speech therapy
  • social work
  • other allied health roles
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