Undergraduate study
Psychology 2021/22
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Professional links All of our psychology courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
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1st in England The University is joint first in England for the proportion of staff with teaching qualifications (HESA 2020). So, you’ll learn from some of the best lecturers, helping you to be the best.
Labs
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Our psychology labs offer a wide range of high tech facilities to enhance your studies.
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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*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 09 Student support 11 Apply to us
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Psychology BSc(Hons)
Your course
Course info
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?
Course length: 3yrs full-time
This course provides valuable insight into the nature of human behaviour, and will help you to 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.
Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120
Accreditation This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Example modules • E xploring 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.* *LinkedIn and Graduate Employment Market Statistics (GEMs).
The Biopac System
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“The course was well structured with different forms of assessments and a wide range of module choices which enabled me to find out which area of psychology I enjoyed and wanted to further pursue. I also gained a wealth of skills not just applicable in an academic setting, but transferable to the work context.” Jonathan Stephen graduated from Psychology BSc(Hons) in 2016 and is now a Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Kirklees Neighbourhood
Psychology with Counselling BSc(Hons)
Your course
Course info
This course combines the theory of psychology with practical counselling approaches, helping you to build the skills required to help people in need.
Course length: 3yrs full-time
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 personcentred, 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.
Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120
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.
Accreditation This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Example modules • Introducing Counselling Skills and Process • Advanced Theories of Counselling
• Psychology of Health and Wellbeing • E xploring 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).
“My degree gave me the ability to write articulately and professionally, as well as research, presentation and critical thinking skills. My employers have looked favorably upon the counselling element of my degree as this gave me the skills to work with people in a compassionate and understanding manner. The lecturers were also brilliant, they went above and beyond and gave lots of support.” Chloe Savage graduated from Psychology with Counselling BSc(Hons) in 2019 and is now an Assistant Head of Year at Calder High School and Family Project Worker at Families Forward For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Psychology with Criminology BSc(Hons)
Your course
Course info
If you’re 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.
Course length: 3yrs full-time
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.
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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.* *LinkedIn and Graduate Employment Market Statistics (GEMs).
“The course was very interesting, stimulating and challenging. I was impressed with the range of topics that were covered throughout the three years and I feel that I gained a comprehensive knowledge of many different subject areas within psychology. The lecturers are all experts in their fields and have experience in research and applied settings.” Nicole Williams graduated from Psychology with Criminology BSc(Hons) in 2016
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For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Our facilities Here at Huddersfield you won’t just study Psychology, but do Psychology, 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 research active lecturers will help you explore some of the exciting theories and studies this field has to offer. From the EEG and tDCS equipment, which can measure electrical activity in the brain and test theories about the neural basis of behaviour, to the Cold Pressor, Eye Movement Tracker, Biopac System and the Oculus Rift, which is an immersive virtual reality headset, you’ll gain hands-on experience.
Top The Eye Movement Tracker Middle Left The Oculus Rift (Virtual Reality) Middle Right The Cold Pressor Bottom Left The Electroencephalogram (EEG) Bottom Right The Biopac System
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Supporting you to become employable is right at the heart of our courses “The course was of excellent quality with a variety of module options to choose from in the final year which helped to fuel my interest in cognitive neuroscience. There was also a wide range of facilities for students to use in their final year projects such as the EEG, virtual reality and eye-tracking equipment, whilst also gaining the support from the psychology technicians, academic skills department and academic supervisors.” Sanya Anjam graduated from Psychology BSc(Hons) in 2018 and is now an Honorary Assistant Psychologist at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
“During my third year I conducted my own final year project. This involved managing and directing my own research proposal, conducting experiments, and gaining real life experience as to what it would be like to be a researcher. This degree was invaluable as it enables you to fill a wide range of job roles.” Lewis Leggatt graduated from Psychology with Criminology BSc(Hons) in 2016 and is now a Postgraduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Huddersfield
“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.” Clarissa Lord graduated from Psychology BSc(Hons) in 2016 and is now an Assistant Psychologist at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 8
Student support A wide range of support services are available for students studying within the School of Human and Health Sciences, including dedicated staff and resources to help you with your studies and time at the University. These include:
Student Hub This is a one stop shop for students. Their services include offering advice on extenuating circumstances, extension requests, attendance and welfare support, organising appointments with academic staff, signposting to other support networks and loan of MP3 recorders.
Academic Skills Development Team The Team provides guidance on how you can develop your academic skills in order to improve your grades. They provide support with general academic skills including essay writing, time management, presentations and group work skills; information technology and numeracy; research skills, as well as personal development for example confidence building and assertiveness.
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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the spring of 2020 for courses starting in September 2021 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 courses. hud.ac.uk, and you should check this 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.
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.
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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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.
Apply to us UCAS
When to apply
If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) at ucas.com
If you want to start your course in September 2021, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2020 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2021.
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 471451 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. The next TEF rating is due to be published in June 2021 (subject to government policy).
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