BUSINESS AND PSYCHOLOGY BA (HONS) DEGREE

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Overview

About the Course

Explore the dynamic relationship between business and psychology with an accelerated degree that offers a unique blend of academic insight, practical skills, and personal support, preparing you for a wide range of careers in just two years of study.

The Business and Psychology BA (Hons) degree is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how organisations and individuals function within society. This programme stands out for its close-knit classes, expert lecturers with real-world experience, and the flexibility to tailor your studies to your career ambitions. You will benefit from a curriculum that covers business operations, management, marketing, human resources, and the distinct branches of psychology, including cognitive, social, biological, and developmental perspectives.

Key features include opportunities to engage with guest speakers, explore contemporary research, and develop high-level skills in research, statistics, IT, and report writing. The course is assessed through a variety of methods, ensuring you gain practical experience and confidence in applying your knowledge. Graduates are well prepared for careers in business management, entrepreneurship, human resources, healthcare, social services, consulting, and media, with the option to pursue further study or professional qualifications.

Studying with us means joining a supportive academic community where your learning is personalised and your ambitions are nurtured. The degree’s strong emphasis on transferable skills, such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, and analytical thinking, ensures you are equipped to thrive in a competitive and evolving professional landscape.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR?

This degree is suitable for those with an interest in human and business behaviour, who want to pursue a career path or further study in either business or psychology. You might currently be studying a Level 3, A Level, or Access to Higher Education course, be returning to education after a break, or wish to transfer from another higher education institution.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

During this degree you will explore contemporary research and the understanding behind a broad range of business operations and functions. You will analyse management practices, marketing techniques, laws, as well as human resource management, to give you a full insight into the business environment. You will also discover the distinct branches of psychology, which draw influences from science, sociology and early years development. This includes opportunities to learn high-level research, statistical, IT, and report-writing skills, which are valued by employers in a variety of sectors.

Please note that this course is non-BPS accredited. However, this qualification is a pathway to postgraduate courses at institutions where BPS accreditation is available if required.

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

The structure of our programmes follows clear educational aims that are tailored to each programme. These are all outlined in the programme specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes:

Programme Specification for Business and Psychology BA (Hons) Degree

Fees

FEE	COST
Fee Per Year	£9000

Paying for this Course

There are no up-front tuition fees for this course when taking out a student loan. Read more and find out if you are eligible.

Please note that while we make reasonable adjustments to remove any barriers to education, additional fees may be payable where this is not possible. For example, to provide additional support due to a disability. Please contact us if you believe you have any additional needs so that we can discuss your options before enrolling on a course.

Your Course

How will I be taught?

A range of teaching techniques are used in this degree to deliver content in useful and varied ways. This includes lectures, tutorials, practical classes, project work, peer-supported group work and computer-based exercises.

What modules are covered?

Level 4:

Academic Skills
Management Concepts
Business Law and Ethics
Marketing Principles and Practice
Organisational Behaviour
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
Research Methods ands Statistics in Psychology

Level 5:

Research Methods
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Consumer Behaviour
Human Resources Management
Social Psychology
Biological Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Research Data Analysis
Quantitative Methods for Social Sciences

Level 6:

Final Year Project - Business or Psychology Major
Strategic Management
Sustainability in Business
Digital Media in Business
Psychopathology
Individual Differences
Cognitive Psychology

How will I be assessed?

You will normally be assessed throughout your course to test your understanding within each module. This will be done through a combination of in-class tests, assessed practical work, coursework and assignments, formal examination, practical demonstrations, project report and project presentations.

Your Future

What Next?

As a joint honours graduate, you could start a career in either of the two subjects you have studied. You could also investigate studying a professional business programme, such as CIPD, CIM or CIMA, or a Master’s in a subject related to your degree.

There are a wide number of careers where your new degree will be relevant. Some of the examples below may require extra training and experience first. Please speak to our careers advisers to discover which career routes are best for you.

Students considering pursuing a career in psychology may need to take a Master’s degree to convert their undergraduate degree into a BPS-accredited qualification. The British Psychological Society (BPS) is a representative body for psychologists and psychology in the United Kingdom.

Jobs directly related to business and psychology degrees include:

Business adviser
Business analyst
Business development manager
Data analyst
Data scientist
Management consultant
Occupational psychologist
Project manager
Psychological wellbeing practitioner
Risk manager
Supply chain manager

Jobs where a degree in business and psychology might be useful include:

Careers adviser
Human resources officer
Logistics and distribution manager
Marketing executive
Market Researcher
Retail manager
Sales executive
Systems analyst

Transferable Skills

Independent learning
Written and oral communication
Team working
Research and analytical skills
Organisational and time management skills
Problem solving
IT Skills

Entry Requirements

What is the entry process?

You can apply for this higher education course in the following ways:

Via the UCAS website. Visit www.ucas.com and browse the courses available under 'University Centre Farnborough'.
Directly to University Centre Farnborough via the button on this webpage. Applications take around 15 minutes and are free of charge. You can apply to us direct at any time in the year (including after the UCAS deadline). Applications of this type are separate to the UCAS system, which means you could also apply for more than the five universities that UCAS allows.

UCAS Code - BP19

Institution Code - F66

What previous qualifications and experience will I need?

Either:

72 UCAS points from relevant subject(s)
An Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject, with suitable grades
Evidence of relevant work experience and/or recent study, following a successful interview

Applications are considered on an individual basis, and we recommend that you apply even if you are not sure that you meet the criteria above.

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