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BSc in Psychology and Language Sciences (Full Time) BSc in Psychology and Language Sciences (Full Time) University College London

University College London

Bachelor Degree , Psychology

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Course Description

This three-year programme, accredited by the British Psychological Society, combines modules in psychology, speech sciences and linguistics and takes a multidisciplinary approach to the scientific study of the human mind and communication. It is an excellent platform for research, clinical and educational psychology, speech and language therapy, audiology, education and careers in marketing, and consulting related to behaviour and communication.

  • UCL is known worldwide for its teaching and research in the fields of psychology, speech sciences, linguistics and neuroscience. The work of our staff appears in internationally acclaimed journals and books.

  • This programme provides experiential learning in these key areas, emphasising the complementary nature of psychology, speech sciences and linguistics and providing special insights into the human mind and human communication.

  • The programme is an excellent platform from which students can pursue further research or follow Master's level professional programmes, for example in clinical and educational psychology, teaching, speech and language therapy or audiology.

  • The BSc is accredited and audited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). As a graduate, you will be eligible to become a member of the BPS.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society. UK applicants for graduate membership and the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) require a minimum of a lower second-class Bachelor's degree. Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership is required for entry to all accredited postgraduate and doctoral programmes as part of the route to becoming a chartered psychologist.

Course Content

Year 1

Core or compulsory module(s)

  • Evidence and Enquiry in Psychology
  • Introduction to Research Methods
  • Introduction to Language
  • Introduction to Speech Science
  • Memory
  • Neural Basis of Perception, Memory and Language
  • Perception, Attention and Learning
  • Social Psychology

Optional modules

There are no optional modules in year one.

Year 2

Core or compulsory module(s)

  • Language and Cognition
  • Development of Communication and Cognition (30 credits)
  • The Psychology of Individual Differences
  • Research Design and Experimental Methods

Optional modules

You will select one optional module from the following:

  • Introduction to Generative Grammar
  • Sociolinguistics
  • The Evolution of Vocal Communication
  • Speech Production and Perception
  • Bi/Multilingualism: Development and Cognition

You will also select 15 credits from a wide range of elective modules across UCL.

Year 3

Core or compulsory module(s)

Research Project (30 credits)

Optional modules

You will select six from a wide range of optional modules across the Dvision of Psychology and Language Sciences, likely to include:

  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Conversation Analysis
  • Development of Speech Perception and Production
  • Brain Stimulation
  • Linguistics of Sign Language
  • Neurolinguistics
  • Perspectives on Clinical Psychology
  • Psycholinguistics: Stages in Normal Language Development
  • Rehabilitation of Acquired Neurogenic Communication Difficulties
  • Developmental Disorders of Language Learning and Cognition

 

Entry Requirements

A Levels

Grades

AAA

Subjects

To include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

GCSEs

English Language, Mathematics and two Sciences (double award acceptable) at grade B or 6. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required. UCL provides opportunities to meet the foreign language requirement following enrolment, further details at: www.ucl.ac.uk/ug-reqs

Contextual offer

Grades

ABB (more about contextual offers)

Subjects

To include Grade A in one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

GCSEs

English Language, Mathematics and two Sciences (double award acceptable) at grade B or 6. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required. UCL provides opportunities to meet the foreign language requirement following enrolment, further details at: www.ucl.ac.uk/ug-reqs

IB Diploma

Points

38

Subjects

A score of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 6 in one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology, with no score lower than 5.

Contextual offer

Points

34 (more about contextual offers)

Subjects

A score of 16 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 6 in one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology, with no score lower than 5.

English language requirements

If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency. Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

The English language level for this programme is: Good (Advanced for GCSE/IGCSE)

A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.

Assessment Methods

Each module is examined separately, often by a combination of essays, data exercises and examinations and performance is always assessed in the same academic year in which you take it. Progression to the second and third years is dependent upon your achievement in years one and two.

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