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BSc (Hons) Psychology

Develop the skills for career success with this online psychology degree. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this degree allows you to explore human behaviour across the subject areas that interest you most.
Time investment
3 years full-time
Location
Online
Cost
£20,865
Language
English

About this degree

Start your psychology career with Arden University

Are you interested in pursuing a rewarding career in psychology? Designed with your career in mind, this online degree will help you develop the key knowledge and skills for a career as a professional psychologist. You’ll explore a wide range of modern research to help you gain a scientific understanding of the human mind and what drives human behaviour and motivation.

Through a huge choice of elective modules, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to tailor your degree to your specific areas of interest. Whether you’re interested in sports, health, counselling, or coaching, Arden University provides you with options to design your degree to suit you.

Receive one-to-one support throughout your online psychology degree

During each step of your degree, you’ll have one-to-one specialised support from your academic team to ensure you gain both confidence and real-world skills.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at Arden University

Arden University has a proud heritage in providing flexible and accessible higher education. We’ve grown and evolved from our beginnings in 1990 as the chosen online learning partner for universities across Britain, to offer a new kind of learning experience, providing both online and blended learning degree courses that meet the changing needs of modern life.

Learning outcomes


There have been many employers who have provided input into this degree’s development, including, the UK fire service, independent psychology practitioners, counselling psychologists, clinical psychologists, independent consultants, and previous alumni who are now working across many varied professional areas. Because of this input, you’ll find that this degree has been tailored to help you fill current skills gaps in a range of careers and professions worldwide.

Communicating effectively in challenging situations

Retrieving, comprehending, and using data

Handling primary source material appropriately

Problem-solving and abstract and scientific reasoning

Making critical judgements and evaluations

Applying sensitivity to interpersonal factors

Using effective personal planning and project management skills

Additional information

To be eligible for this course, you should normally have: Passes at grade C or above in three subjects including mathematics at GCSE level or academic equivalent or 1 year of relevant work experience. If you do not have a GCSE or equivalent in mathematics you are strongly encouraged to complete an assessment-free module before the start of your course to substitute this.

For students whose prior learning was not taught in English: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent.

  • Psychology
  • Communication
  • Personal planning
  • Project management

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