Undergraduate study
Psychology 2020/21
Let’s start with ‘Why Psychology at Huddersfield?’
Check this out! Professional Links All our Psychology courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
You’re probably looking at various universities, trying to weigh up what is good about this one? What’s better about that one? Where’s the best location? Who’s got the best facilities?
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There’s lots to think about, so we’ve created this handy guide which gives you some quick answers to the question ‘why Psychology at Huddersfield?’
Our psychology labs offer a wide range of high tech facilities to enhance your studies.
From professional links to high tech labs, teaching and learning excellence. We know your time is precious, so let us help you decide.
100% We’re the first and only UK university where 100% of permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy*. So, you’ll learn from some of the best, helping you to be the best.
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TEF Gold We are a TEF gold-rated institution delivering consistently outstanding teaching and learning of the highest quality found in the UK.**
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HESA – First awarded in 2016, maintained in 2017 and 2018.
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Teaching Excellence Framework 2017.
What’s inside Our courses 04 Psychology BSc(Hons) 05 Psychology with Counselling BSc(Hons) 06 Psychology with Criminology BSc(Hons) 07 Our facilities 08 Our graduates 11 Apply to us
The Biopac System
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Psychology BSc(Hons)
Psychology
Course length: 3yrs full-time Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120
BSc(Hons)
Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Your course What makes people behave in certain ways? What are the mental and physical processes that underlie our actions? How do we perceive and understand things? What role does the unconscious mind play in our day-to-day lives? This course provides valuable insight into the nature of human behaviour, and will help you gain the skills that can be applied to a large number of situations, careers and further study. You’ll have the opportunity to build your communication skills, assertiveness, ability to work in teams and presentation techniques, all of which are useful in many careers and professions. Taking a hands-on approach, you’ll be encouraged to think and apply your knowledge, looking at how psychological theories actually apply in the real world.
Example modules • Exploring Contemporary Issues in Psychology • Social Psychology and Personality • Developmental Psychology • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Your future Previous psychology graduates have gone on to roles relating to education, healthcare, research, human resources, marketing, operations, media, business and social services in organisations including the NHS Foundation Trust, CAS Behavioural Health, Barnardo’s, Age UK, Alzheimer’s Society, British Gas, Bupa, Department of Work and Pensions, HM Prison Service, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, and West Yorkshire Police.*
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Graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2016/17).
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LinkedIn and Graduate Employment Market Statistics (GEMs).
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Psychology with Counselling
Psychology with Counselling BSc(Hons)
Course length: 3yrs full-time Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120
BSc(Hons) Your course
Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
This course combines the theory of psychology with practical counselling approaches, helping you build the skills required to help people in need. You’ll look at the science of mind and behaviour, which is the psychology side of the course, and also at the different types of counselling approaches. From cognitive behavioural therapy to psychodynamic therapy and person-centred, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a wide range of techniques. You’ll also look at the importance of health and wellbeing in day-to-day life, and how to support other people in their everyday lives. On the course we’ll take a research focus, looking at the theory and practice of counselling and psychology, helping your personal development during the three years.
Example modules • Introducing Counselling Skills and Process • Advanced Theories of Counselling • Psychology of Health and Wellbeing • Exploring Clinical Psychology
Your future Previous psychology graduates have gone on to roles relating to education, healthcare, research, human resources, marketing, operations, media, business and social services in organisations including the NHS Foundation Trust, CAS Behavioural Health, Barnardo’s, Age UK, Alzheimer’s Society, British Gas, Bupa, Department of Work and Pensions, HM Prison Service, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, and West Yorkshire Police.* *
LinkedIn and Graduate Employment Market Statistics (GEMs).
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Graduates from courses in these subject areas who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2016/17).
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Psychology with Criminology BSc(Hons)
Psychology with Criminology
Course length: 3yrs full-time Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120
BSc(Hons)
Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Your course If you’re just fascinated by psychology and crime, this course aims to give you a thorough grounding in both general psychology, and criminal psychology which could be applied to a wide range of situations and careers. On the course you’ll gain an invaluable insight into what makes people behave the way they do, and why they choose to take part in criminal activity. Taking a hands-on approach you’ll explore how psychological theories apply in the real world, and relate to the actions people take in life. You’ll also look at criminal behaviour, and weigh up the different theories about the causes of crime. From parenting to society, peer pressure and genetics, you’ll investigate the potential triggers and assess their importance, giving you an insight into how psychology is used within the criminal justice system.
Example modules • Psychology of Criminal Behaviour • Developmental Psychology • Psychology of Crime Prevention • Forensic Psychology
Your future Previous psychology graduates have gone on to roles relating to education, healthcare, research, human resources, marketing, operations, media, business and social services in organisations including the NHS Foundation Trust, CAS Behavioural Health, Barnardo’s, Age UK, Alzheimer’s Society, British Gas, Bupa, Department of Work and Pensions, HM Prison Service, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, and West Yorkshire Police.*
92-93%
Graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2016/17).
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LinkedIn and Graduate Employment Market Statistics (GEMs).
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Our facilities Psychology is about real people, not hypothetical theories, so we’ll give you lots of opportunities to develop crucial practical skills. Using a combination of the latest technology in our psychology labs and the most forward thinking minds, our lecturers will help you explore some of the exciting theories and studies this field has to offer. From the EEG machine, which measures electrical activity in the brain, to the Cold Presser, Eye Movement Tracker, Biopac System and the Oculus Rift, which is an immersive virtual reality headset, you’ll gain hands-on experience.
The Eye Movement Tracker
The Oculus Rift (Virtual Reality)
The Biopac System
The Cold Pressor
The Electroencephalogram (EEG)
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Supporting you to become employable is right at the heart of our courses Sarah Wike, graduated in 2009, now a Behaviour Analyst at Abacus Learning “It was during the lectures of my psychology degree that I became interested in behaviour analysis and decided to pursue a career in the field. The lectures provided me with the foundational knowledge and skills that enabled me to study further and succeed at applying psychological theory to my job roles.”
Rebecca Moynihan, graduated in 2017, now an Educational Support Assistant at Loreto Sixth Form College “Whilst the lecturers are always there, and are always willing to help you, the way the courses are taught means a lot of the learning is down to you, which is a great opportunity. It helped me to become self-motivated and better at managing my own time which will help me to thrive in the world of work.”
Clarissa Lord, graduated in 2016, now an Assistant Psychologist at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation “Alongside my course I became a qualified Samaritan at the charity branch in Huddersfield. It was such an incredible experience where I gained a lot of psychological skills. Additionally, I worked in a care home with residents which had learning disabilities and as a student helper in the University library, both jobs were valuable in developing important workplace skills.”
Alice Hodge, graduated in 2017, now a Client Service Desk Analyst at Hermes “My degree provided me with an insight into the applications of psychology across all job types, including those outside of the traditional area of mental health. The course has also allowed me to develop my empathy and critical evaluation skills.”
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7.3% of our undergraduate students go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating 9 (HESA Table E1 – Employment of Leavers, UK domiciled, Full Time, First Degree, 2016/17).
The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the Spring of 2019 for courses starting in September 2020 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website www.courses.hud.ac.uk and you should check our website for the latest information before you apply. Changes to a course you have applied for If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.
Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.
Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Major changes
Termination of course
We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.
In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University. If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Changes to your course after you enrol as a student We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below: Changes to option modules
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For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment.
We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.
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When to apply
If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via UCAS at ucas.com
If you want to start your course in September 2020, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2019 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2020.
If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s going on.
Our institution code is HUDDS H60.
Contact us Got a question? Get in touch with us. Tel. +44 (0)1484 472272 Email. PSYadmissions@hud.ac.uk huddersfielduni_health_socsci @UoHHealthSocSci HudHealthandSocialSciences UniversityofHuddersfield Psychology
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The University of Huddersfield’s TEF Gold rating was awarded in June 2017. It is valid for up to four years from that date, and may be subject to change.
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