BSc (Hons) Psychology
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BSc (Hons) Psychology
This psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means graduates (with at least a 2:2 grade) are eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. The programme introduces you to the fundamental and contemporary areas of psychology – such as cognitive, developmental, social, biological, and research psychology – and gives you flexibility through a wide range of electives so you can tailor your degree with interests like sport & exercise, health, coaching, counselling, neuropsychology, or forensic psychology.
Arden emphasises student support, employability, and real-world application. You’ll study via both online and blended learning modes, with access to an extensive digital library and research tools (software like Jamovi, Gorilla for experiments) plus opportunities for voluntary or work-based experience. Assessments are built around authentic tasks (presentations, reports, role-plays, project work) rather than exams. A major independent research project in your final year helps you specialize while cementing academic and professional skills.
Academic Journey
Duration: 3+ Years (Part-time)
Accreditation: British Psychological Society (BPS) – Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership eligibility with 2:2 or above
Inside the Learning Segments
Level 4
- Introduction to Studying Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Exploring Research in Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
Level 5
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Personality and Intelligence
- Positive Psychology
- Elective modules (choose two) such as: Forensic Psychology; Sport & Exercise Psychology; Occupational Psychology; Clinical & Health Psychology; Child Development & Educational Psychology; Coaching Psychology
Level 6
- Professional Development (20 credits)
- Research Project (40 credits)
- Three electives (choose from): Counselling Psychology: Mental Health & Illness; Behavioural Neuroscience & Neuropsychology; Political Psychology; Cyber Psychology; Gender & Sexuality
Discover Your Career Direction
You’ll graduate with both deep psychological knowledge and transferable skills employers value – analysis, communication, research, empathy, ethical awareness, understanding human behaviour. These are useful in many sectors beyond clinical psychology, such as health, education, marketing, HR, community and social services.
Career routes
Graduates often pursue roles such as:
- Mental Health Practitioner or Therapist
- Counsellor
- Data Analyst
- Human Resources / Well-being Specialist
- Education / Child Development Roles
- Forensic / Occupational / Clinical Psychology (with further training)
- Research Assistant or Psychologist in training
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