Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology (Top-up) University of Essex
Course Information
Description
How do we understand relationships and interpret the behaviour of others? What drives people to act, respond, remember and recognise things in the way they do? Is it possible to predict with complete certainty how someone will behave? At the University of Essex, you can satisfy your curiosity about how our mind works and what drives human behaviour.
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology (Top-up) is a direct Honours Degree programme which consists of 14 modules and may be completed in 18 months in Singapore. Classes are conducted on weekday evenings and weekends.
Entry Requirements
This Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which include:
- Polytechnic Diploma
- Kaplan Diploma
- Other Private Diplomas and/or Foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University
English Language Requirement:
- An approved Diploma qualification or higher, where the language of instruction was English; OR
- GCE O-Level English Language or Literature in English with Grade C or better; OR
- IELTS 6.0 (with no band below 6.0); OR
- Other English language qualifications accepted by the University of Essex
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Work Experience:
When required, the University’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) process will be applied, on a case-by-case basis, as part of the admissions process for programmes offered in Singapore through our partnership with Kaplan. Any assessment, typically based on evidence of significant and relevant experiential learning, and related admissions decisions would be conducted by University staff and leads to the recognition of the achievement of learning outcomes and the award of University Credit.
Career Opportunities
- Counsellor or Counselling Officer
- Probation Manager
- Civil Servant
- Research Assistant
- HR Manager
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Healthcare Manager
- Special Education Manager
- Social Work Manager
Modules
Core Modules
- Ageing: Mind, Brain and Behaviour
- Body, Senses and Existence
- Brain and Behaviour
- Cognitive Neuropsychology
- Culture and Psychology
- Evolutionary Psychology: How Natural and Sexual Selection Helped Shape the Human Mind
- Developmental Psychology
- Emotion
- Making Connections: How Children Develop
- Memory Attention and Language
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Positive Psychology: The Science of Well-Being
- Psychology Project
- Seeing and Hearing
- Social Psychology
- Statistics for Psychologists, 2nd Year
The above modules are subject to changes and subject to availability. Not all modules will be offered every term.
Delivery Method
A typical term is an approximately 8 to 9-week period covering 3 modules. Classes are conducted on weekday evenings and weekends.
The actual cycle may vary depending on the nature of the course and the lecturers’ availability. The University and Kaplan reserve the rights to alter the learning cycle, days and timing of the seminar if necessary.
Assessment Methods
Each unit is assessed by any combination of written assignments, projects, presentations or examinations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements.