1. Entry Requirements
   
   Before admission to any course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science, candidates must satisfy the general entrance requirements specified in the University's Regulations for Admission to Degree Courses. Normal entry requirement to the BSc in Psychology is based on 21 units, 360 points (eg: ABBc) or 18 units, 320 points (eg: ABB). The School of Psychology does not accept General Studies A level as contributing towards 18 units. However, any additional A level qualifications, including General Studies, will be taken into account during the decision process. Alternative qualifications, and those from other countries, are considered on their equivalence and merit.
   
   
2. Programme Requirements
   
   At each stage of the program, students must pass all core units.
   
   Year 1: Candidates in the first year take 6 compulsory Psychology units and 2 non-Psychology options.
   
   Psychology core units are:
   PSYC1004 Introduction to Psychology I
   PSYC1009 Introduction to Psychology II
   PSYC1010 Research Methods and Data Analysis 1
   PSYC1011 Research Methods and Data Analysis 2
   PSYC1012 Psychological Research Laboratory I
   
   Compulsory unit:
   PSYC1005 Thinking Psychologically
   
   In order to progress to the second year, candidates must pass 6 out of the 8 units they take in the first year including all core units.
   
   Year 2: Candidates in the second year take 8 Psychology units.
   
   Core units:
   PSYC2001 Human Memory
   PSYC2018 Perception and Cognition
   PSYC2003 Social Psychology
   PSYC2005 Personality and Individual Differences
   PSYC2006 Biological Behaviour and Learning
   PSYC2007 Developmental Psychology
   
   Compulsory units:
   PSYC2019 Research Methods and Data Analysis 3
   PSYC2020 Psychological Research Laboratory II
   
   In order to progress to the third year, we require candidates to pass 6 out of the 8 units they take in the second year, including all core units.
   
   Year 3: Candidates in the third year take 8 Psychology units, 4 compulsory units and 4 optional units.
   
   The following 4 units are compulsory:
   PSYC3003 Empirical Project - Literature Review
   PSYC3005 Empirical Project - Research Paper
   PSYC3001 Advanced Psychology
   PSYC3002 Advanced Psychology
   
   For the 4 optional units, students can choose from a list of seminar units available in any year.
   
   In order to pass their final year, candidates must pass 6 out of the 8 units. There are no core units in the third year. In order to graduate with an Honours-level degree, candidates must pass both parts of their empirical project (PSYC3003 and PSYC3005). In the event of failing one of these units, the candidate would not be eligible for Graduate Basis of Registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS). In this case, the route for entry to the BPS would entail completion of a qualifying examination.
   
   
3. Examination
   
   For the purpose of these regulations, examination shall include all methods of assessment. Candidates' attention is also drawn to the University's General Regulation 12 concerning non-attendance.
   
   There are a variety of assessment methods in the School including essays, multiple choice questions, practical reports, statistical assignment, weekly diaries and examinations. Assessments for all units within the School are graded using a categorical marking scheme.
   
   
4. Plagiarism
   
   Candidates' attention is drawn to the University's General Regulation 10 concerning plagiarism.
   
   

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Last reviewed: 30/06/06
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