Institute of Human Sciences

Psychology (Criminal Behaviour)

BSc (Hons) Part-time 6 years, Full-time 3 years

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  • UCAS Code C816
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  • Start Date(s) 19 September 2022
  • Award BSc (Hons)
  • Study Mode Part-time, Full-time
  • Course Length Part-time (6 years), Full-time (3 years)
  • Campus Location Wolverhampton City Campus
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Why choose this course?

Study Psychology with us and experience our unique blend of teaching, applied learning, placements, and state-of-the-art facilities, which provide a deep understanding of human behaviour. 

Our BSc Psychology programmes are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Studied over 3 years (full-time) or 6 years (part-time), our modern programme includes:

  • A comprehensive learning experience with an expert team.
  • State-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
  • Applied placement opportunities.

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, human learning, communication, memory, thought, and emotion. Through analysing the interplay between biological, environmental, social, and cultural influences on human behaviour it helps us understand what makes people tick. It is a thriving academic discipline as well as a professional field, bringing research and theory in applied settings. It helps to shape our understanding of how the mind influences language, thinking, and behaviour, with the further aim of creating interventions that positively impact people’s lives. 

The course is part of the School of Psychology in the Faculty of Education, Health, and Wellbeing.  The School of Psychology is the professional home of over 50 teaching and research staff, bringing a broad range of interests and experience to benefit students learning on our portfolio of courses. Our School is recognised as one of the leading providers of psychology education, using innovative teaching methods which focus on the application of scientific and theoretical principles to the study of people’s lives. Psychology staff are grouped into a variety of highly active research clusters through our Centre for Psychological Research, publishing in the latest academic journals and working to make a real-world impact on people’s lives.

Our courses create critical thinkers, leaders, and innovators who make real contributions to any role in which they work. Our courses are integrative and inclusive, where we focus on teaching and assessment using multiple techniques enabled by digital technologies. A variety of teaching methods enables us to develop self-directed learners, who are adaptable and well-prepared for the modern workforce. 

Our team are a diverse group of people welcoming those of any ethnicity, culture, religion or sexual orientation to join our community and contribute to the profession of psychology. Our team members are accredited by, or members of, professional bodies – including Advance HE, the British Psychological Society (BPS) as chartered psychologists, and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You will be learning from experienced practitioners in forensic, counselling, and clinical psychology, as well as published experts in the fields of cyber, health, occupational, and cognitive psychology. We work in partnership with Advance HE, the nationally recognised body in teaching quality, to continually develop the quality of our courses with modern teaching and learning practices. 

The course is based at our City Centre campus, in the Millennium City building, where you learn in a multidisciplinary environment alongside our colleagues in nursing and social care. The building offers a unique learning space in our psychology labs, simulated environments for creative research projects, and our cyberpsychology lab with the latest in virtual reality and eye-tracking equipment.

By choosing to study with us you will gain a degree accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), learn from leading experts in the field of psychology, and have the opportunity to complete a career-enhancing placement related to your area of interest. 

We provide a supportive learning environment for people with creative minds, who like to ask challenging questions and find out what is behind what they see in front of them. 

 

 

What happens on the course?

Course Content

Study scientific approaches to understanding the mind, motivation, and behaviour. Modules cover theories, principles, ethics, and application in the real world. Areas of psychology cover include social, cognitive, health, clinical, and developmental psychologies, as well as research methods.  

At the start of your course support students in making the transition into university by introducing study skills, time-management, library skills, independent learning skills, and the core areas of psychological knowledge. 

  • Year 1: Building Foundations. Learn how the six core areas in psychology seek to understand the complex interactions between the mind, emotion, motivation, and behaviour. Gain understanding of the historical and scientific underpinnings of psychology. Modules include core debates and key competencies in psychology, research methods, current issues in psychology, and ‘bad science’: a dynamic module training you in critical analysis of research and how studies are used in society.
  • Year 2: Applied Learning. Develop critical thinking as you refine advanced skills in the application of psychological research to everyday life. Gain skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods. Modules include ‘psychology in context’, ‘working in psychology’, and ‘preparing for your research project’: providing a range of transferrable skills, and preparing you for your choice of specialist area.
  • Year 3: Specialist Knowledge. Apply your skills in research, on a topic with a real-world application, and graduate with a range of skills transferrable to any employment role. Choose from a range of specialist areas, learning from professionals with expertise in the field, and learn from their experience.  Modules include psychology as applied to forensic, clinical, cyber, health, evolutionary psychology, developmental, and intellectual disabilities.  Complete an original empirical research project, working in collaboration with our academic researchers who share your passion for your chosen topic. 

Part-time flexible study options: If you choose to study part-time, you complete your course over 6 years and have a range of flexible options for your route through the programme. With our blended learning online content, students are able to manage workloads in the context of other home or work commitments. A pre-study meeting with one of the programme team can help you plan your study route so you can ensure success in your personal circumstances.

You will experience a variety of high-quality learning experiences such as lectures, seminars, blended learning, online materials, group tutorials, and practical workshops. Assignments are supported with formative learning activities such as essays, research proposals, debates, presentations, quizzes, and online discussions. As you make progress you develop transferrable skills in writing, analysis, research, problem-solving, and reporting. You grow as an independent psychological researcher, skilled in complex problem-solving. Teaching develops knowledge and skills through hands-on work with psychological data, examining issues from across the spectrum of applied psychology. You will also examine various philosophical approaches to psychology in order to be able to evaluate, critique, and question current psychological thinking.

All our courses actively embed employability into every aspect of the course, ensuring you are prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation. Graduates finish with a range of marketable skills in problem solving, data analysis, communication, and information synthesis, and are well placed to take on further study or a career role. Research is also embedded throughout the programme, enabling you to see the links between research and the real-world.

 

Course Modules

Module: 4PS011
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Applied Psychology in Forensic settings is designed to introduce you to the application of forensic psychology. You will explore the different ways in which psychologists work in forensic settings, how forensic psychology is unique in that all areas of psychology can apply to this area (clinical, occupational, counselling, cyber etc), as well as the ethics of working with people in this setting.

Module: 4PS001
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of the scientific process in psychology, including the collection, analysis and reporting of data. Heavy use will be made of examples of problematic practice, including the over-interpretation of results, poor reporting practices, etc. Students will learn to critically assess the evidence underlying scientific claims.

Module: 4PS008
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will provide support and guidance to assist you through some core debates in psychology whilst examining the historical context and how they contribute to the development of psychology as a discipline. The content of this module will encourage you to find and use credible evidence to support your arguments, read the most interesting and up-to-date sources of information and structure your arguments effectively. The skills developed in this module will allow you to identify key professional values for psychology, develop key writing skills in line with APA standards and provide a good foundation for study at Level 5.

Module: 4PS010
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Building upon the learning from Core Debates in Psychology, Current Issues in Psychology takes theories and concepts in the core areas of Psychology: Biological, Cognitive, Developmental and Social Psychology and applies them to current issues the subject is facing. You will consider how the differing areas across Psychology can interact and come together with a common purpose. This module starts your development in considering a connected and multidisciplinary curriculum

Module: 4PS003
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module introduces students to research in psychology. We will begin by considering different approaches to research, including the distinction between quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The various types of research design will be explored, but there will be particular emphasis on the experimental method. Students will then be introduced to crucial ethical considerations that need to be made when conducting psychological research (especially concerning deception). Students will also be given chance to take part in a psychological experiment and will learn about ways of analysing and presenting data. As part of this, students will begin using the statistical software package SPSS. The module concludes with a discussion of some of the wider issues affecting psychological research, and also shows students how to report research findings.

Module: 4PS005
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Research Methods Intermediate This module continues from Research Methods in Psychology: Basic and will provide you with a grounding in the use of inferential statistics and qualitative methods in Psychology. We will consider a variety of research tools from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives. By the end of the module, you will be able to select the appropriate statistical test for your data, carry out statistical analyses using SPSS, interpret statistical output obtained from SPSS and report experimental findings in an appropriate fashion. You will also receive instruction in the use of a variety of qualitative techniques, including interview techniques, organising and running focus groups, collecting observational data and conducting a thematic analysis. You will be able to gather a broader understanding of the variety of qualitative techniques at your disposal as well as the appropriate contexts in which to apply these techniques.

Module: 5PS015
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the core psychological theories, and the associated empirical literature, that have been fundamental in understanding criminal behaviour, and shaping investigative best practice, worldwide. The module content covers a variety of topics, from crime and criminal actions, criminal profiling, investigative processes (interviewing; detecting deception; witness memory), through to the application of psychology in the courtroom.

Module: 5PS013
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Preparing for your research project builds on the work you have completed in research methods basic, intermediate and advanced and will advance your research skills, enabling you to work towards being an independent researcher.

Module: 5PS008
Credits: 40
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Building upon material covered at Level 4 in Current Issues in Psychology, Psychology in Context takes real world issues at the individual, societal and organisational level and applies the different perspectives from the Psychology core domains of Biological, Cognitive, Developmental and Social Psychology to provide a coherent and multidisciplinary explanation. In addition the module considers individual and cultural differences particularly when considering how Psychology can be used to provide interventions and strategies that make a real difference.

Module: 5PS005
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Research Methods Advanced builds on the skills and knowledge developed in Research Methods Basic and Intermediate. This module is designed to equip students with skills in advanced research methods and analysis in psychology. Most of the skills developed in this module will have relevance to the workplace and will also enable the students to understand and evaluate how both research and data analysis relates to everyday life. We will examine a range of advanced research and analysis approaches. By the end of the module students will be able to report complex psychological findings with the help of statistical analysis software. This module forms an important step towards preparing students for their final year projects and towards becoming independent researchers.

Module: 5PS010
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Working in Psychology builds on the transferable skills and knowledge developed in Applied Psychology and Current Issues in Psychology. This module is designed to provide an insight into using psychology within a work context. You will have the opportunity to complete a short placement, reflect of improvement, design and propose an intervention for the organisation. 

Module: 6PS027
Credits: 20
Period: 3
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

New directions in Forensic Psychology builds on Forensic and Criminal Psychology by highlighting how theory can be considered and applied to the changing dynamics of forensic and criminal justice settings. You will learn from some of the most up to date literature on theorectical underpinnings as well as applications of Psychology to crime and crime prevention.

Module: 6PS014
Credits: 40
Period: 3
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module provides an opportunity to engage in a piece of research chosen, with a supervisors guidance, by the student as an independent piece of work that employs the skills that have been acquired during two years of psychology study. During the course of this individual piece of research the student will develop or refine the skills needed to design an ethically and methodologically sound piece of empirical research; execute a literature search for relevant published material; analyse the data collected and write a report on this that will include a critical appraisal of both the extant literature and ones own findings.

Module: 6PS015
Credits: 20
Period: 3
Type: Optional
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This level 3 module is designed to provide students with a good foundation in Health Psychology theory as well as offering opportunities to gain an understanding of the impact of theories on practice. The syllabus of this module includes coverage of models of health and illness, applications of health psychology and opportunities to explore contemporary health-related issues through a critical perspective of the sub-discipline. The level 6 module will provide students with basic skills and knowledge as a contribution in preparing them for a career in health psychology-related areas.

Module: 6PS003
Credits: 20
Period: 3
Type: Optional
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module is designed to provide students with a foundation in the theory and practice of psychology in clinical settings, introducing issues in philosophy, assessment, formulation and treatment. Much of the material presented will take a critical view of clinical psychology both now and historically, and a range of non-standard interventions will be evaluated.

Module: 6PS009
Credits: 20
Period: 3
Type: Optional
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Cognitive science aims to understand the innermost workings of the human mind. This is a highly challenging task, but since the 1950s cognitive psychologists have made great progress in understanding a variety of mental processes. This course addresses some of the latest advances within cognitive psychology, with a particular emphasis on individual differences. By referring to cutting edge research and the latest theories, this module explores how cognitive processes differ from person to person, and how they influence real world behaviour. 

Module: 6PS025
Credits: 20
Period: 3
Type: Optional
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Cognitive Neuroscience aims to investigate the structure and functions of the human brain to advance our understanding of human behaviour and cognition. This Level 6 module covers the current issues and future directions in Cognitive Neuroscience, and builds upon your existing knowledge of Biological and Cognitive Psychology with up to date and more complex material to enable a deeper appreciation of neuroscience and cognition.

Module: 6PS012
Credits: 20
Period: 3
Type: Optional
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

There is an ever-increasing reliance on technology in the modern world. Technological developments present us with new and exciting opportunities for making our lives more comfortable, safe, easy and fun. However, emerging technologies can also hinder our interactions with others and the world around us. This module aims to better understand the psychological impact of engaging with the Internet and consider both the positive and negative aspects of being online. The module aims to promote an in-depth understanding of how humans interact with technology and in online environments. This module will cover diverse aspects of the interaction between the individual and the Internet; including the manner in which being online affects how we present ourselves to and communicate with others, how language has evolved in the online world and the manner in which relationships are formed in cyberspace. This module will build upon issues raised during level 5, especially in the applied social psychology module.

Potential Career Paths

A degree in psychology opens many routes to a professional career. 

Upon graduating from this course, you could progress onto one of our Masters or Doctorate courses, and take your studies to an advanced practitioner level.  There are also many career options for graduates entering the workforce. 

 

Our postgraduate programmes

Doctorate programmes - Professional and academic - On campus 

 

Master’s programmes - On campus

 

Master’s programmes - Online - Study anywhere, any time

Distance learning delivered entirely online.  Learn online from anywhere in the world.  The flexible course design enables you to fit your studies around your other life commitments, including work and family. You can continue to earn and progress in your current role without needing to put your life on hold.  

 

Our online MSc Psychology and MSc Psychology of Mental Health & Wellbeing are accredited by The British Psychological Society (BPS).  

Our MBA Psychology and MSc Organisational & Business Psychology are accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (ABP). 

 

 

Professional psychology career routes

  • Counselling psychologists work in the field of mental health, weaving psychotherapy training together with evidence-based practice to address issues such as depression, trauma, and eating disorders.
  • Clinical psychologists work with cases of anxiety and depression but also with serious and enduring mental illness, neurological and developmental disorders, addictive behaviours, childhood behaviours, and family relationships.
  • Educational psychologists work in schools with students, with the local education authorities, schools, special education units, colleges and nurseries, and work with children who are experiencing social, emotional, or learning difficulties by providing assessments, counselling, and other interventions.
  • Occupational psychologists focus on human behaviour in the workplace, and work to increase aspects such as productivity, job satisfaction, and organisational effectiveness.
  • Health psychologists consider the many factors that can impact directly on our wellbeing, using their knowledge and skills to further understand wellbeing and to promote healthier lifestyles.
  • Forensic psychologists work in prisons, with law enforcement agencies, rehabilitation centres, law firms, and other government agencies. They carry out psychological assessments of prisoners, explore evidence for psychological disorders, and evaluate the mental health of defendants.

Professional routes require postgraduate study and supervised practice to reach chartered status with the British Psychological Society, and/or registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Please talk to us to plan your career, or visit: careers.bps.org.uk

A degree in psychology opens many career routes. Graduates have gone on to work in a range of work domains, including:

  • Commercial companies (analyst, statistician, public relations)
  • Charities (engagement worker, fundraiser, project leader, grant writer, PR)
  • Advertising, Press and Media financial organisations (insurance, banking, statistician)
  • Human resources (recruitment company, HR manager, careers consultant, coach)
  • Office management (supporting staff, leading teams)
  • Local and national government the legal sector (e.g. legal researcher)
  • The NHS (creative therapies, mental health support work, speech and language therapy, management training programmes)
  • Security services (intelligence officer with MI5, customs officer, police forces
  • National Probation Service
  • HM Prison Service
  • Schools, sixth form colleges and colleges of further education
  • Social services.

A degree in psychology opens many routes to a professional career. 

Upon graduating from this course, you could progress onto one of our Masters or Doctorate courses, and take your studies to an advanced practitioner level.  There are also many career options for graduates entering the workforce. 

 

Our postgraduate programmes

Doctorate programmes - Professional and academic - On campus 

 

Master’s programmes - On campus

 

Master’s programmes - Online - Study anywhere, any time

Distance learning delivered entirely online.  Learn online from anywhere in the world.  The flexible course design enables you to fit your studies around your other life commitments, including work and family. You can continue to earn and progress in your current role without needing to put your life on hold.  

 

Our online MSc Psychology and MSc Psychology of Mental Health & Wellbeing are accredited by The British Psychological Society (BPS).  

Our MBA Psychology and MSc Organisational & Business Psychology are accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (ABP). 

 

 

Professional psychology career routes

  • Counselling psychologists work in the field of mental health, weaving psychotherapy training together with evidence-based practice to address issues such as depression, trauma, and eating disorders.
  • Clinical psychologists work with cases of anxiety and depression but also with serious and enduring mental illness, neurological and developmental disorders, addictive behaviours, childhood behaviours, and family relationships.
  • Educational psychologists work in schools with students, with the local education authorities, schools, special education units, colleges and nurseries, and work with children who are experiencing social, emotional, or learning difficulties by providing assessments, counselling, and other interventions.
  • Occupational psychologists focus on human behaviour in the workplace, and work to increase aspects such as productivity, job satisfaction, and organisational effectiveness.
  • Health psychologists consider the many factors that can impact directly on our wellbeing, using their knowledge and skills to further understand wellbeing and to promote healthier lifestyles.
  • Forensic psychologists work in prisons, with law enforcement agencies, rehabilitation centres, law firms, and other government agencies. They carry out psychological assessments of prisoners, explore evidence for psychological disorders, and evaluate the mental health of defendants.

Professional routes require postgraduate study and supervised practice to reach chartered status with the British Psychological Society, and/or registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Please talk to us to plan your career, or visit: careers.bps.org.uk

A degree in psychology opens many career routes. Graduates have gone on to work in a range of work domains, including:

  • Commercial companies (analyst, statistician, public relations)
  • Charities (engagement worker, fundraiser, project leader, grant writer, PR)
  • Advertising, Press and Media financial organisations (insurance, banking, statistician)
  • Human resources (recruitment company, HR manager, careers consultant, coach)
  • Office management (supporting staff, leading teams)
  • Local and national government the legal sector (e.g. legal researcher)
  • The NHS (creative therapies, mental health support work, speech and language therapy, management training programmes)
  • Security services (intelligence officer with MI5, customs officer, police forces
  • National Probation Service
  • HM Prison Service
  • Schools, sixth form colleges and colleges of further education
  • Social services.

By choosing a BPS-accredited degree with us, you are ensuring doors are open to you to match your aspirations. 

Graduate destinations

  • The National Health Service as psychology assistants, psychological wellbeing practitioners, and data analysts.
  • HM Prison Service, working in prisons, alongside Chartered & HCPC Registered psychologists providing training, support, and assessment.
  • NHS Children & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
  • The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • The British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Social services
  • Facebook
  • Google

 

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

We're proud to confirm our £300 travel fund helping eligible new UK full-time undergraduate entrants* with the costs of travel continues for students starting in 2021/22 and 2022/23! For further information please click here. 

  • Staff expertise: You will be learning from experienced practitioners in forensic, counselling, and clinical psychology, as well as published experts in the fields of cyber, health, occupational, and cognitive psychology. We work in partnership with Advance HE, the nationally recognised body in teaching quality, to continually develop the quality of our courses with modern learning practices. Find out more about our staff here.
  • Career: Gain a professional focus and applied experience of psychology, ensuring you are equipped to take the further steps in your career. Our programme makes a significant positive impact on your career trajectory.
  • Placements: Our course offers placement opportunities, enabling you to use skills and competencies in practice. You may work under supervision of a qualified psychologist in several applied domains, such as: counselling, clinical, educational, forensic, health, occupational, and academic research. Taking on a place gives you valuable experience in the application of your skills in practice, and allows you to adapt to the challenge of a modern workplace throughout your studies. Both theory and placement learning are highly valued by employers, and equip you for taking on a graduate job as soon as your studies are complete.
  • International focus: University of Wolverhampton is a diverse community of people, with staff and students from 120 different countries. In an ever-increasing global world, graduates are required to navigate complex information systems and provide creative solutions to issues that affect people internationally. Our curriculum includes development of skills of value in an increasingly international workplace.
  • Student support and mentoring: Student support is at the heart of our approach. Receive support from personal tutors who are experts in applied and theoretical psychology, and keen to support your learning. Mentoring throughout your studies with your personal tutor contributes considerably to the success of our students through regular progress reviews and careers advice.  
  • Psychology Community Research Clinic: Our school operates a research-based mental health clinic. Our clinical staff and postgraduate trainees on our MSc and Professional Doctorate programmes provide confidential support, a range of psychological therapies, and workshop training to students who need additional support to succeed. Our aim is to provide the best recipe for success, and we support you to achievement through helping you reach the next step on your academic journey.
  • Research projects: All students are encouraged to explore research projects with real-world application and unique project design, presenting the opportunity to make a real-world change.
  • Research community: You become part of an active and supportive research community. Opportunities for participant recruitment are fostered through our participant system, enabling you to take part in studies as a participant in your first year and gaining access as a researcher in your final year.
  • Applied and authentic assessment: All of our assessments focus on the practical elements of the course, providing a flavour of the real-world work of a practising psychologist.
  • State-of-the-art facilities: Learn in our dedicated research and computer labs with over 50 networked computers, an observation room with a one-way mirror, and video analysis equipment. Our cyberpsychology research laboratory is stocked with the latest in virtual reality and eye-tracking equipment.
  • Psychological test library: Gain access to the latest psychometric tools for your research with our comprehensive test library.
  • Specialist software: Our software library provides all of the latest data collection and analysis programmes, so you have the tools you need to succeed. Psychology-specific software such as SPSS, NVIVO, Qualitrics, Microsoft Office 365, are included as part of course fees.
  • Books, journal subscriptions and skills for learning: We have an extensive online journal library, with latest research in each specialist area. Our library team provides training in how to get the best out of our online journal provision, and are on hand to help you navigate your way through the extensive library. We also have core text books available in full text online, supporting you no matter where you study. 

You will gain knowledge and job-relevant skills as you explore areas such as social psychology, cognitive psychology, personality and individual differences, and developmental and biological psychology. The programme of study will help you to take your first steps along the road to a career focused on human behaviour, whether this is as a psychologist, a mental health practitioner within the healthcare sector, or within a related field such as teaching or business. Psychology graduates are also equipped to perform well in other career paths such as journalism, business management, research, policing, the media, and politics.

The University of Wolverhampton prides itself on preparing you with a number of desirable graduate attributes, including specialist knowledge and enterprise, technological literacy, research skills, and effective communication.

  1. Writing: Every piece of work you submit receives feedback and advice to help develop your skills as a writer. Our aim is to support you in expressing your ideas clearly, concisely, and with impact.
  2. Critical thinking and reasoning: Analysis of research, assumptions, methods, ethics, and how research is applied is a key part of psychology. You must consider each source that you use, and reference your work. Critical thinking skills enable graduates to navigate the increasingly complex modern world, and understand what is beneath the surface of any current issue.
  3. Communication: Learning to communicate is key to a successful career. Throughout your programme you will develop skills to improve your presentation abilities, and articulate an argument to have meaningful impact. 
  4. Problem solving: The ability to provide solutions based on logical analysis of a problem is a skill many employer desire. This skill requires you to think outside-the-box and understand the underlying factors at play. These skills are developed purposefully as part of a degree in psychology, and help students achieve autonomy throughout their studies.
  5. Research and analysis: A key part of many careers is the skill with which information can be gathered, organised, understood, and analysed for useful conclusions. A degree in psychology promotes these skills from the start. 
  6. Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others on tasks, building positive relationships in the workplace, and maintaining connections over time are valuable skills for any graduate. Studying with us presents opportunities to build these skills, and learn how to productively work with a variety of different people and personalities.

Location Mode Fee Year
Home/EU Full-time £9250 per year 2020-21
Home/EU Part-time £3050 per year# 2020-21
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2021-22
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2022-23
Home Part-time £3100 per year# 2021-22
Home Part-time £3120 per year# 2022-23
International Full-time £12250 per year 2020-21
International Full-time £12950 per year 2021-22
International Full-time £13450 per year 2022-23
International Part-time £6125 per year# 2020-21
International Part-time £6475 per year# 2021-22
International Part-time £6725 per year# 2022-23

Additional Course Costs

Optional Costs

  • Various certified courses are available via My Course + More, ranging from £0-£200

Further information on these additional costs will be provided prior to the start of your studies

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

  • 112 UCAS points
  • A Levels grades BBC / CCA
  • BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma- grades DMM
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma - grades D*D*
  • Access to HE Diploma requires candidates to accumulate 60 credits, at least 45 of which are at Level 3.  To study psychology at the University of Wolverhampton, students must further achieve at least a 'merit' or 'distinction' in at least 24 of their Level 3 credits. 

Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points

Other Requirements

Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.

 

"During my time I felt all the staff genuinely wanted me to do well and were more than happy to invest their time and effort in achieving this. They were always extremely helpful and understanding, not to mention patient." Mel West

"Following graduation from an undergraduate Psychology degree, I acquired the position of trainee practitioner with the National Autistic Society. Currently I am in the process of applying for a postgraduate course in clinical psychology. Although competition is high, with my education and experience I am hopeful that I will secure a placement."  Yukyee Chang

"There are many great aspects to studying at the University of Wolverhampton. For me it meant that I could live locally, using the free shuttle bus between the campuses. The on-site facilities were very good too, giving me easy access to computers, books, and journal articles." Kirsty Lee

“I can’t thank you all at the University enough for providing me with the healing that comes from gaining an education in a supportive environment. I continue to grow and hold my head high now!”Gail

“Being at Wolverhampton Uni has literally changed my life. It helped me to realise my intelligence, skills, gifts and talents. It helped me realise my potential and gain my identity. It has helped me understand my own mental health, have better reflection, and respect the world in a whole different way. I'm not here really to declare a sob story, but just share a little bit how you have changed my life through your care, compassion, and empathy as a department. I sincerely mean it from my heart. Thank you for always believing in me.” Fiona

British Psychological Society (BPS)

Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.


Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.


Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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