Psychology (Extended), BSc Hons

**Extended BSc Hons Psychology with Foundation Year**

This program delves into adult and child psychology, brain function, and real-world applications of psychological principles. Designed for students who don’t meet the entry requirements for the standard BSc Hons Psychology, the first year focuses on foundational skills in psychology, research methods, and study techniques, preparing students for degree-level coursework. Following the foundation year, students enter the three-year psychology curriculum, covering cognitive psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and social psychology. Accredited by the British Psychological Society, graduates who achieve second-class honours or higher qualify for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, essential for further training as a Chartered Psychologist.

Greenwich’s Psychology program ranks among the top three universities in London for graduate careers (2021 Guardian League Table) and is the number one in London for graduate prospects (2022 Complete University Guide). The curriculum emphasizes strong student support through personalized meetings, small group tutorials, and research assistance from specialized psychology technicians.

### Curriculum Overview

**Year 0 (Foundation Year):**

- Study Skills (15 credits)

- Academic Writing (15 credits)

- Introduction to Public Health and Wellbeing (30 credits)

- Current Issues in Psychology (15 credits)

- Foundations of Psychological Science (15 credits)

- Essential Research Methods (30 credits)

**Year 1:**

- Research Methods in Psychology 1 (30 credits)

- Introduction to Psychology (30 credits)

- Introduction to Applied Psychology (30 credits)

- The Psychology of Resilience and Success (15 credits)

- Academic Skills for Psychology (15 credits)

**Year 2:**

- Cognitive Psychology & Neuroscience (15 credits)

- Brain and Behaviour (15 credits)

- Psychological Research Methods (15 credits)

- Research Statistics for Psychology (15 credits)

- Psychopathology and Clinical Psychology (15 credits)

- Personality and Individual Differences (15 credits)

- Developmental Psychology (15 credits)

- Social Psychology (15 credits)

**Year 3:**

- BSc Psychology Project (30 credits)

- Psychology and Graduate Career Development (15 credits)

- Choose 30 credits from options including Advanced Social Psychology, Child Psychology and Education, and more.

- Choose 45 credits from a diverse selection of advanced psychology topics.

### Workload & Experience

Expect a workload comparable to a full-time job, with modules valued at 15 or 30 credits, translating to 150 or 300 study hours, respectively. A minimum of 50 hours of relevant work experience is required.

### Career Opportunities

Graduates often pursue careers in clinical, educational, and forensic psychology, or transition into roles in human resources, sales, marketing, teaching, and consultancy. Greenwich provides robust employability services, including CV checks, application support, interview preparation, internships, and job placement assistance.

### Support & Development

Students benefit from comprehensive academic support, including access to subject librarians and online resources. Specialized training in academic English, mathematics, and essential IT skills is also available.