Psychology (Extended)

**Our extended BSc Hons Psychology with a foundation year explores adult and child psychology, how the brain works, and how psychology is applied in the real world.**<br/><br/>This extended Psychology degree is available to students who do not have the entry requirements for the standard BSc Hons Psychology programme.<br/><br/>The first year is a foundation year in which you learn about psychology, research methods and study skills to a level that prepares you for degree-level study. Following this, you will join the three-year psychology course, studying modules from cognitive psychology and neuroscience to developmental psychology and social psychology.<br/><br/>Our degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society. Provided you pass the project and graduate with second-class honours or above, you become eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS. This is essential if you wish to pursue further training to become a Chartered Psychologist.<br/><br/>This course not only prepares you for further training for careers in psychology, it also helps you gain technical and interpersonal skills that are popular with a range of employers.<br/><br/>**What you should know about this course**<br/><br/><br/>* Psychology at Greenwich is one of the top three universities in London and seventh in the UK for graduate careers (2021 Guardian League Table).<br/><br/><br/>* The foundation year of the programme includes modules on psychology, health and wellbeing, research methods and study skills.<br/><br/><br/>* We emphasise strong student support, through 1-to-1 meetings, small group tutorials and research support from specialist Psychology technicians.<br/><br/><br/>* All modules after the foundation year are co-taught with the standard BSc Hons Psychology degree.<br/><br/><br/>* Number one in London for graduate prospects (2022 Complete University Guide Annual League Table - Psychology).<br/>