Psychology and Sociology (Professional Placement Year) - BA (Hons)
Bath Spa University
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Psychology is one of the most popular degrees in higher education. Whether the focus is neural mechanisms or complex human relationships, Psychology is an interconnected hub Science that allows students to contribute to the questions and challenges that face society.Providing you with a variety of skills including communication, computing, numeracy, teamwork, independent learning and critical thinking, a degree in Psychology is highly valued by employers. Our course equips graduates for a range ...Read more

Psychology is one of the most popular degrees in higher education. Whether the focus is neural mechanisms or complex human relationships, Psychology is an interconnected "hub Science" that allows students to contribute to the questions and challenges that face society.Providing you with a variety of skills including communication, computing, numeracy, teamwork, independent learning and critical thinking, a degree in Psychology is highly valued by employers. Our course equips graduates for a range of careers and fields including education, health, civil service, private industry and commerce, as well as postgraduate study.Our range of study options (single honours and combined) enables you to better tailor your studies to your future aspirations. You’ll be able to select optional modules and engage in interdisciplinary learning. This optional placement year provides you with the opportunity to identify, apply for and secure professional experience, normally comprising one to three placements over a minimum of nine months. Successful completion of this module will demonstrate your ability to secure and sustain graduate-level employment.

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92nd
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04 Apr 14

If you come to this inversion the library is really helpful, I found that out. I would change the buses they are bad, nothing else. The course has strong team and good course..Read more

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A level

A level:

BBB - BCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M45 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£16,460 per year

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If you come to this inversion the library is really helpful, I found that out. I would change the buses they are bad, nothing else. The course has strong team and good course...
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