Psychology Online Degree Pathway - Year 1

Psychology Online Degree Pathway - Year 1

This Course at a Glance

• Globally recognised online alternative to Year 1 of university
• Get on the pathway to obtaining a BSc (Hons) degree in Psychology
• In partnership with Qualifi, making degree learning accessible to all
• Unlocks Year 2 of your degree with learndirect
• Complete Year 3 at a selected prestigious university
• Flexible online study rather than on-campus lectures
• Get on the fast track to your university qualification
• Avoid rising loan repayment fees
• Save on expensive living costs associated with on-campus study

Achieving a degree in psychology can lead you towards a career in counselling, as well as clinical, forensic, occupational, and educational psychology. With our Psychology Online Degree Pathway – Year 1, which consists of the first year of a bachelor’s degree, removing in-person lectures and restrictive timetables, you have the option to complete Year 1 when it suits your schedule.

About Your Online Degree Pathway

This undergraduate online degree pathway in psychology (Year 1) is made up of 120 credits and is designed as an online alternative to completing Year 1 at university. Studying with us will fast-track you to the final year of an associated bachelor’s degree, which can be completed online at a partnered university.

This has been made possible through our partnership with Qualifi, a leading 21st-century Awarding Organisation, which is recognised by Ofqual. Qualifi is driven by providing a more flexible and cost-effective route for learners to achieve degree-level qualifications by offering progression routes with universities.

The course is delivered online, through an engaging array of online learning materials. So, you will find your education both interesting and rewarding. As a self-paced online course, you can also work towards your qualification without pressure, around your existing commitments.

What Will You Learn?

During Year 1 you’ll be introduced to a wide range of historical and contemporary approaches to psychology. This includes exploring areas such as biopsychology, social and developmental psychology, attachment theories, human memory processes, and contemporary research and investigation methods.

Unlock Year 2 of Your Degree

Upon successful completion of Year 1 of this Psychology Online Degree Pathway, you will be able to study Year 2 with us as well. If you’d like to save even more on the cost of your education with us, purchase both Year 1 and Year 2 together.

University Progression

Upon successful completion of Year 1 and Year 2 with us, you will complete Year 3 of your undergraduate degree at a selected university.

The fees for your third year are an additional cost and are paid separately to the university.

Study for a Degree Without Expensive Fees

If you want to get a head start on your degree and avoid the rising debt that comes with student loans, we have an alternative that is perfect for you. Our Psychology Online Degree Pathway – Year 1 enables you to study Year 1 online from the comfort of home. Upon completion of this and Year 2, you’ll be guaranteed a place at university to do the third year of your degree.

This programme allows you to essentially complete two-thirds of your psychology degree remotely, offering a flexible and convenient learning experience. By liberating yourself from the limitations of scheduled classes and timetables, you can efficiently progress through the course materials and accelerate your journey to the third year in a shorter timeframe.

A More Affordable Choice

Student loan repayments are set to double for university graduates under new student finance rules, while the annual salary threshold for repayments is moving from £27,660 per year to £25,000 per year.

With inflation and interest rates rising in the UK due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, university graduates are affected. For the 2022/23 academic year, there was a risk of student loan interest rates reaching 12%, further hitting the pockets of students.

Due to the current economic uncertainty, a university graduate could end up with an average of £42,900 of student loan debt, with tuition fees costing an average of £9,250 per year.

According to YouGov, 37% of people feel that current tuition fees are unfair, so it’s no surprise that many are looking for alternative options. Here at learndirect, we can offer you an affordable alternative that covers the first year of a degree for a fraction of the cost of the traditional route.

Please note, once you complete your online degree pathway (Year 1 and Year 2), you will need to pay the top-up fee to your select university to study the third year of your course online. You can opt to complete your third year on campus, but prices vary.

Your Living Costs Won’t Be Affected

By studying our Psychology Online Degree Pathway – Year 1, you can complete the first year of your degree comfortably from home, without the additional expenses associated with full-term university study. This eliminates the need for student housing costs and travel expenses, allowing you to study at your own pace and integrate it seamlessly into your lifestyle. So, if you’re currently working, you won’t have to give that up for university life.

Modules

Year 1 covers the following units:

Unit 1: The Scope of Psychology

Unit 2: Social and Developmental Psychology

Unit 3: Biopsychology

Unit 4: The Development of Psychological Attachments

Unit 5: Processes of Human Memory

Unit 6: Research Methods and Investigating Psychology

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the key methodological issues and theorising in social psychology
• Understand the main theoretical views in cognition and development
• Understand the structure and function of the nervous system and the system’s location in the brain
• Understand the learning theory of attachment

Entry Requirements

You’ll need to possess an appropriate level of English.

For individuals whose first language is not English, we recommend the following English language proficiency standards or an approved equivalent for this qualification:

IELTS: A score of 6 or higher

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): Achieving at least B2 level
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): Scoring 162 or above
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Achieving a score between 42-49

Minimum Age Restriction

18

Average Completion Timeframe

This qualification typically takes learners an average of 18 months to complete.

Assessment Requirements

There are no exams included in this study programme, instead, you will complete several written assignments.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

There are no exams included in this online degree pathway, instead, you will complete several assignments that we have designed and built with Qualifi and our university partners.

These assignments consist of a range of different tasks that can be completed from home and then submitted online through your learning platform. These include:

• Written essays
• Academic reports
• Presentations
• Case studies
• Extended essays on a related subject of your choosing

You will have support from a tutor throughout and will also receive additional guidance in terms of researching, planning, and drafting your work.

Qualifi

Upon successful completion of this online course, you will have achieved two globally recognised Qualifi qualifications:

• Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Psychology – Qualification Number: 601/2149/0

Qualifi is a leading 21st-century Awarding Organisation founded to meet the developing education and training needs of learners and employers from the UK and around the globe. They identified a growing demand for consistent and credible academic qualifications and awards as the economy became more competitive and global in nature – especially in many fast-paced industry sectors.

Qualifi works with a growing number of sector skills councils, professional associations, and employers to identify mission-critical learning requirements and assess outcomes of programmes to achieve consistent and recognised professional and academic standards.

Qualifi is a leading 21st-century Awarding Organisation founded to meet the developing education and training needs of learners and employers from the UK and around the globe. They identified a growing demand for consistent and credible academic qualifications and awards as the economy became more competitive and global in nature – especially in many fast-paced industry sectors.

Qualifi works with a growing number of sector skills councils, professional associations and employers to identify mission-critical learning requirements and assess outcomes of programmes to achieve consistent and recognised professional and academic standards.

Upon completion of this Psychology Online Degree Pathway – Year 1, you can go on to complete Year 2 in the same way with learndirect.

Only on successful completion of Year 2 can you progress to the third year of an undergraduate degree in the subject – or a closely related subject - at a selected UK university.

You could also pursue direct employment with this qualification, seeking roles within the psychology and counselling field, but make sure you do your research as many jobs in this space require degrees.

For more insight into what your degree could lead to, click here.

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