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Psychology with Business and Management BSc

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Psychology with Business and Management BSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      2 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 12,600 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 17,400

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    University of Buckingham

    The University of Buckingham’s story began in 1967, when DR J W Paulley suggested creating a UK university on the model of the great private universities in the US. In just six years, the University College at Buckingham had been incorporated as an educational charity. It was formally opened a mere 3 years later in […]

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    Course Summary

    The University of Buckingham offers a uniquely business focused Psychology degree program. Psychology is a vital discipline to almost all businesses, informing proper management decisions with regards to everything form HR Management and Aptitude Testing to Ergonomic Design. It covers the core theoretical content required for BPS accreditation, but also adds content on business-related research and a wide range of practical business and management psychology skills.

    This is an intensive, accelerated degree program. Most universities only offer BSc degrees as 3 or 4 year programs, whilst Buckingham makes it possible to earn a fully accredited, well-respected BSc degree in Psychology with additional Business and Management content in just two years. As these degrees make excellent first steps towards a Master’s program (at the University of Buckingham or elsewhere), you could earn your MA, MBA or MSc in less time than some students take to earn a Bachelor’s degree!

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This degree program is typically delivered over 2 years at full time.

    By the end of the program, you’ll be able to relate a wide range of theoretical perspectives to actual clinical or industrial examples. You’ll also have a deep understanding of how practical psychology can impact a business environment. You’ll also do in-depth work on computer aided experimental design and SPSS.

    Year 1 Modules Include:

    • Behaviour in Organisations
    • Biological Psychology
    • Cognitive Psychology 1
    • Cross-cultural Management
    • Individual Differences
    • Introduction to Psychology 1
    • Introduction to Psychology 2
    • Marketing Fundamentals
    • Research Methods and Statistics
    • Social Psychology
    • Understanding Business & Management with embedded academic skills

    Year 2 Modules Include:

    • Business Simulation
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology
    • Cognitive Psychology 2
    • Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
    • Corporate Strategy & Strategic Management
    • Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy
    • Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
    • Cyberpsychology
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Educational Psychology
    • Multivariate Statistics
    • Project
    • Sports and Exercise Psychology

    Learning & Teaching

    The University of Buckingham’s Psychology with Business and Management program uses a range of teaching methods. Every module is fast paced and intensive, yet each is different. Most make use of independent reading and large lecture classes to convey the bulk of the information you’ll need to now. Groups of 4 to 6 students engage in tutorial sessions to get a deeper understanding of the material. You’re also likely to engage in computer based learning.

    Career Possiblities

    Highly trained Psychology professionals have always been sought after in business and organisational environments, but the best roles are very competitive. Getting a degree with a strong business focus can make you a much more attractive choice to employers and recruiters, and could also set you up for rapid promotion opportunities. Alternatively, many of Buckingham’s Psychology graduates use this degree program as a stepping stone to a Master’s or PhD.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a fully accredited BSc degree.

    Applicants must typically have achieved 3 A Levels at BCC or better, but other qualifications are also accepted. The full list of accepted qualifications can be found here.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test such as the IELTS.

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