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Found 440 courses at 102 different universities!
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So what do I do now? How do I tell the difference between
Kingston University
Business & Psychology
Creative writing with Psychology
Criminology with Psychology
Drama with Psychology
History with Psychology
Human Rights with Psychology
International Relations with Psychology
Journalism with Psychology
Media & Cultural Studies with Psychology
Politics with Psychology
Psychology
Psychology with Biology
Psychology with Business
Psychology with Creative Writing
Psychology with Criminology
Psychology with Drama
Psychology with French
Psychology with History
Psychology with Human Rights
Psychology with International Relations
Psychology with Journalism
Psychology with Politics
Psychology with Sociology
Psychology with Spanish
Sociology with Psychology
3FTHon BSc
3FTHon BA
3FTHon BA
3FTHon BA
3FTHon BA
3FTHon BSc
3FTHon BA
3FTHon BA
3FTHon BA
3FTHon BA
3FTHon BSc
3FTHon BSc
3FTHon BA
3FTHon BA
3FTHon BA
3FTHon BSc
3FTHon BSc
3FTHon BSc
3FTHon BA
3FTHon BA
3FTHon BA
3FTHon BSc
3FTHon BSc
3FTHon BSc
3FTHon BSc
with
Sheffield University
Psychology
Psychology
3FTHon BA
3FTHon Bsc
and
York University
Psychology
3FTHon Bsc
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So let us start asking some sensible questions.
Q1. What is the difference between a BSc and a BA?
The simple answer is.....
The more complicated UCAS answer is....
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Choosing to follow the B.S. or the B.A. psychology program depends what your career
goals are.
If your interests are in areas such as Counselling Psychology, Social Work, Social
Psychology and Developmental Psychology then you may benefit most from completing a
B.A. degree program in Psychology,
If your interests lie in areas such as Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Industrial
and Organizational Psychology, Psychopharmacology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry,
Neuropsychology, Sports Psychology, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Genetic Counselling,
Public Health, Medicine, Dentistry, and then you may benefit most from completing a
B.S. degree program in Psychology.
There is a lot of overlap between the two degrees in terms of the Psychology courses and
material they include, the B.S. degree has a heavy biological and physical sciences
emphasis whereas the B.A. degree does not. The B.A. degree focuses more on the social
aspects of the study of human behaviour and psychological function, and the B.S. degree
focuses mostly on the biological and biochemical basis of behaviour and mental function
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Many of the lists of universities were in Scotland; should I consider any of these?
Q2. What is the difference between doing a degree in Scotland and
doing a degree in England, Wales or Northern Ireland?
The simple answer is.....
The more complicated UCAS answer is....
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At the moment, the basic difference between undergraduate qualifications in England
and Scotland remains the length of the degree. Mainly as a consequence of the
difference between Scottish Highers and English A Levels, the Scottish honours degree
requires four years study compared to three years in England. In many universities, this
means that the first year is a broad basis for further study (for example a largely
common first year for all social science students).
Some Scottish universities will allow students with A Levels to enter directly into the
second year but this does mean missing out on a distinctive aspect of many Scottish
degrees. The other difference is that some Scottish Universities award an MA (Hons) at
the end of the undergraduate degree rather than the normal English BA/BSc (Hons).
The main practical difference is in how you will pay your fees. Scottish students
studying at an English university will be assessed in the same way as their English
counterparts. In Scotland, Scottish (and students from elsewhere in the EU) will not be
liable to tuition fees (the reality is actually a bit more complex and applicants should
check with SAAS website). English domiciled students will be expected to pay a fee of
around £3500 per year.
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Okay. What is the next thing I need to know.
Simple. My
predicted Grades.
Go and see all the teachers who have
taught you this year.
Sit down for a serious chat.
Discover your own strengths and weaknesses.
Know what you will have to do to obtain the highest grade you can get in each
subject.
Decide whether you are willing to put in this amount of work, bearing in mind that the
second year of an A Level is at least twice as hard in terms of material compared to
the first year.
You should end up with a realistic set of
grades.
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If the Grades are all A*’s and A’s with not more than one B, then you should be
considering applying to a Russell Group University.
Q3. Which are the Russell Group Universities, and why are they
different?
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University of Birmingham
University of Bristol
University of Cambridge
Top 10 in world
Cardiff University
University of Edinburgh
University of Glasgow
Imperial College, London
Top 10 in world
Kings College, London
University of Leeds
University of Liverpool
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
University of Manchester
Newcastle University
University of Nottingham
University of Oxford
Top 10 in world
Queen’s University Belfast
University of Sheffield
University of Southampton
University College, London
Top 10 in world
University of Warwick
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Aims and Objectives
Russell Group universities play an important part in the intellectual life of the country and have a
huge impact on the social, economic and cultural well-being of their regions. Our aim is to ensure
that our universities have the optimum conditions in which to flourish and continue to make this
impact through their world-leading research and teaching.
We want to help ensure that:
teaching of the highest quality takes place in institutions which are at the forefront internationally in
their respective subjects, inspiring the brightest undergraduates and training the best postgraduate
and postdoctoral workers to create the next generation of innovators and leaders;
students can thrive at universities best suited to their aptitude and which will maximise their life
chances, regardless of their social or economic background;
the UK’s world-leading research is effectively supported to generate and preserve knowledge and
extend the boundaries of human understanding.;
resources are directed to where a critical mass of research can be undertaken to ensure the highest
international standards with the greatest impact.
pioneering research can provide the most benefit for the UK economy and society, through the
commercialisation of innovation and the exchange of knowledge and ideas.;
leading UK universities are able to recruit and retain the top academics and tutors who are
responsible for cutting edge discoveries and inspiring generations of doctors, engineers and
entrepreneurs;
UK higher education policy has a strong evidence base stemming from research and public policy
analysis of the very highest quality;
our universities are able to excel in the face of fierce international competition.
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teaching of the highest quality
inspiring the brightest
undergraduates and training the
best postgraduates
pioneering research
Innovation
exchange of knowledge and ideas
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research can be undertaken to ensure
the highest international standards
with the greatest impact.
recruit and retain the top academics
and tutors
responsible for cutting edge discoveries
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They have the best staff, the most research money, and are working at the ‘cutting
edge’ in every subject they teach.
THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO BE
If you are good enough
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UCAS Tariff
Work out how many points are awarded to specific qualifications
The UCAS Tariff is the system for allocating points to qualifications used for entry to
higher education. It allows students to use a range of different qualifications to help
secure a place on an undergraduate course.
Universities and colleges use the UCAS Tariff to make comparisons between applicants
with different qualifications. Tariff points are often used in entry requirements,
although other factors are often taken into account. Entry Profiles provide a fuller
picture of what admissions tutors are seeking.
UCAS does not recommend the use of Tariff points for any other purpose than for
entry to higher education. Not all post-16 qualifications attract UCAS Tariff points and
therefore they should not be considered an appropriate measure of suitability for
employment
Tariff points for an A level:
A*
A
B
C
D
E
140
120
100
80
60
40
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So let us see what all these points mean in terms of a possible course (psychology) at
several different universities.
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Uni
Subject Average UCAS points achieved
ABERDEEN
Psychology
BANGOR
Psychology
BIRMINGHAM Psychology
BOURNEMOUTH Psychology
BRISTOL
Psychology
EAST LONDON Psychology
ESSEX
Psychology
EXETER
Psychology
KINGSTON
Psychology
LEICESTER
Psychology
UCL
Psychology
NEWCASTLE
Psychology
NORTHAMPTON Psychology
NOTTINGHAM Psychology
NOTTINGHAM TRENT Psychology
OXFORD BROOKES Psychology
READING
Psychology
SHEFFIELD
Psychology
SUSSEX
Psychology
WARWICK
Psychology
YORK
Psychology
341
300
400
260
450
180
320
410
260
360
455
420
240
420
280
340
390
420
390
410
460
% of employed with grad job
30%
36%
51%
70%
70%
34%
46%
48%
40%
69%
50%
58%
35%
49%
62%
30%
42%
75%
69%
65%
51%
% Students satisfied
88%
91%
74%
97%
93%
81%
82%
89%
82%
82%
93%
87%
92%
86%
95%
89%
76%
93%
94%
93%
91%
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Now I want you to make some comments about this
data, and ask further questions.
We can highlight the ones you are interested in. For example, the three
universities I chose earlier:
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Uni
Subject Average UCAS points achieved
ABERDEEN
Psychology
BANGOR
Psychology
BIRMINGHAM Psychology
BOURNEMOUTH Psychology
BRISTOL
Psychology
EAST LONDON Psychology
ESSEX
Psychology
EXETER
Psychology
KINGSTON Psychology
LEICESTER
Psychology
UCL
Psychology
NEWCASTLE
Psychology
NORTHAMPTON Psychology
NOTTINGHAM Psychology
NOTTINGHAM TRENT Psychology
OXFORD BROOKES Psychology
READING
Psychology
SHEFFIELD Psychology
SUSSEX
Psychology
WARWICK
Psychology
YORK
Psychology
% of employed with grad job
% Students satisfied
341
300
400
260
450
180
320
410
30%
36%
51%
70%
70%
34%
46%
48%
88%
91%
74%
97%
93%
81%
82%
89%
260
40%
82%
360
455
420
240
420
280
340
390
69%
50%
58%
35%
49%
62%
30%
42%
82%
93%
87%
92%
86%
95%
89%
76%
420
75%
93%
390
410
69%
65%
94%
93%
460
51%
91%
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Or the ones with the highest job prospects
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Uni
Subject Average UCAS points achieved
ABERDEEN
Psychology
BANGOR
Psychology
BIRMINGHAM Psychology
BOURNEMOUTH Psychology
341
300
400
30%
36%
51%
260
450
70%
70%
BRISTOL
Psychology
EAST LONDON Psychology
180
ESSEX
Psychology
320
EXETER
Psychology
410
KINGSTON
Psychology
260
LEICESTER
Psychology
360
UCL
Psychology
455
NEWCASTLE
Psychology
420
NORTHAMPTON Psychology
240
NOTTINGHAM Psychology
420
NOTTINGHAM TRENT Psychology 280
OXFORD BROOKES Psychology
340
PLYMOUTH
Psychology
300
PLYMOUTH
Psychology
300
READING
Psychology
390
SHEFFIELD
Psychology
420
SUSSEX
Psychology
WARWICK
YORK
Psychology
Psychology
% of employed with grad job
34%
46%
48%
40%
69%
50%
58%
35%
49%
62%
30%
43%
43%
42%
390
410
75%
69%
65%
460
51%
% Students satisfied
88%
91%
74%
97%
93%
81%
82%
89%
82%
82%
93%
87%
92%
86%
95%
89%
87%
87%
76%
93%
94%
93%
91%
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Now I want you to make some comments about this
data, and ask further questions.
No question is too stupid!!
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Uni
Subject Average UCAS points achieved
ABERDEEN
Psychology
BANGOR
Psychology
BIRMINGHAM Psychology
BOURNEMOUTH Psychology
BRISTOL
Psychology
EAST LONDON Psychology
ESSEX
Psychology
EXETER
Psychology
KINGSTON
Psychology
LEICESTER
Psychology
UCL
Psychology
NEWCASTLE
Psychology
NORTHAMPTON Psychology
NOTTINGHAM Psychology
NOTTINGHAM TRENT Psychology
OXFORD BROOKES Psychology
PLYMOUTH
Psychology
PLYMOUTH
Psychology
READING
Psychology
SHEFFIELD
Psychology
SUSSEX
Psychology
WARWICK
Psychology
YORK
Psychology
341
300
400
260
450
180
320
410
260
360
455
420
240
420
280
340
300
300
390
420
390
410
460
% of employed with grad job
30%
36%
51%
70%
70%
34%
46%
48%
40%
69%
50%
58%
35%
49%
62%
30%
43%
43%
42%
75%
69%
65%
51%
% Students satisfied
88%
91%
74%
97%
93%
81%
82%
89%
82%
82%
93%
87%
92%
86%
95%
89%
87%
87%
76%
93%
94%
93%
91%
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I should like to show you how to start making comparisons between universities for
the same course.
I will choose Bournemouth, because of its standings in the tables. And Plymouth
because I know a fair amount about the course, and it is sooooo different to that at
Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH
PLYMOUTH
Psychology
Psychology
260
300
70%
43%
97%
87%
£3290
£3290
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Bournemouth
Year 1- Level C
Applications of Psychology
You will gain knowledge of the range of
applications of psychology as well as an
understanding of the significance of the practicing
of psychology and its relationship to psychological
theory.
Biological and Cognitive Psychology
You will gain an understanding of the basic
characteristics and functions of the anatomy and
physiology of the nervous system and the
relationship between the biology of the brain and
higher level cognitive functions. You will also
develop an understanding of the main elements
of the information processing paradigm.
Experimental Methods and Statistical Analysis 1
You will develop an understanding of the scientific
underpinnings of psychology as a discipline, as
well as an understanding of the rationale of
various empirical methods. You will also have the
ability to apply their knowledge of relevant
empirical techniques in a range of applied
contexts.
Year 2- Level I
Biological Psychology and Intelligence
Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology
Developmental Psychology and Language
Experimental Methods and Statistical Analysis 2
Personality and Social Psychology
Year 3- Level H
Psychology Project (double weighted)
Options: choose 4 units from*:
Ecopsychology & Environmental Psychology
Forensic and Clinical Psychology
Imagery
Occupational Psychology
Reading Acquisition and Autism
Social Psychology and Mediated
Communication
Psychology of Human Computer Interaction
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Plymouth
Year 1
Study the basic theories of psychology and
develop a variety of important intellectual &
practical skills
Topics include core areas of psychology:
social, developmental, clinical, cognitive &
physiological psychology
Develop skills in the methods of
psychological research, information
technology, communication & critical
thinking
Year 2
Develop a greater understanding of psychology
and how it can be applied in practical settings
Develop a critical understanding of
psychology and use more sophisticated research
methods
Gain an understanding of how psychology is
applied in real-life applications and research
settings
Year 3
You have the option (subject to successful
application) of transferring to the fouryear pathway
This means spending your third year of
study on a psychological professional/work
placement
Please note - the application process for
Exchanges and Placements is selective.
Year 4
Develop an advanced understanding of the
central areas of psychology through
academic debates within each area
Select advanced topics that incorporate
the particular areas of psychology that
reflect your specialist interests
Undertake a comprehensive piece of
research as your final year project with the
support of your academic supervisor.
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Finally, there is another sector on the UCAS site called Profiles. Each subject has a set of
profiles that sets out nor only what they intend to teach, but which they would like to
They can be really
valuable when preparing your statement.
see some sort of example of prior to entry.
The profiles for Psychology are as follows:
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Required skills:
1. Apply multiple perspectives to psychological issues, recognising that psychology
involves a range of research methods, theories, evidence and applications;
2. Integrate ideas and findings across the multiple perspectives in psychology and
recognise distinctive psychological approaches to relevant issues;
3. Identify and evaluate general patterns in behaviour, psychological functioning
and experience; generate and explore hypotheses and research questions;
4. Carry out empirical studies involving a variety of methods of data collection,
including experiments, observation, psychometric tests, questionnaires,
interviews and field studies
5. Analyse data using both quantitative and qualitative methods
6. Present and evaluate research findings
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There is another very important question you have to ask – which might help in the
decision-making: campus or no campus?
Q4. What is the difference between a campus university and a
non-campus university?
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Nottingham University Campus
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University of Portsmouth Non Campus
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There are two final comments I wish to make.
1. When you receive your grades in August next year, you may wish to take advantage
of information gained from a study by Festinger:
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Proximity = geographical closeness.
Festinger et al (1950) found students living on campus were most friendly and had
greater contact with those living closest to them, and least friendly with those at
the end of he corridor. Students separated by four flats hardly ever became friends;
nor did those who lived on different storeys. People
who lived near stairwells
had the largest number of friends.
Data from Festinger et al’s
(1950) investigation. The
‘units of approximate physical
distance’ refer to how many
doors apart people lived. E.g.
3S means 3 doors and a
stairway apart.
Same floor
Different floor
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The most dangerous time for suicides among university students in at the end of the
first month of their first year - not long after Fresher’s Week. (More on this in
October).
The reason: they have not made friends!
It is the responsibility of St.
Crispin students to ensure this
does not happen to anyone on
their floor in their hall of
residence!!
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2. (remember I said two comments): When (and if) you have to move out of halls into
‘house’ accommodation and share the house with a group of students, whatever you do
NEVER have a single gender house
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