PSYCHOLOGY

BSc (Hons) Applied Business Psychology with Foundation Year



In your Foundation Year, you'll build important academic and employability skills needed for higher education while learning the basics of psychology and business management.


In the next year, you'll explore how psychology and business work together, focusing on skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and adaptability, all essential for success in these fields.


At Level 4, you'll dive deeper into topics like human resource management, equality, diversity, and inclusion, the psychology of leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation. You'll also learn about digital marketing from a business psychology perspective.


In your final year, you'll apply your knowledge to advanced topics, using strategic thinking to support organizational growth. You'll explore the psychology of online communication and virtual interactions, preparing you for the challenges and opportunities of the digital world.



You'll also study strategic decision-making and negotiation techniques while planning your career with the Career Paths in Business and Psychology module. The final Project module will let you apply your skills to real-world problems, sharpening your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

COURSE OVERVIEW

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Intakes

September , January , July

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Duration

Four years

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Awarded Qualification

BSc (Hons) Applied Business Psychology with Foundation Year, Bath Spa Unv

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Delivery

Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends

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Locations

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds

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Fees

£9250 ( Student Finance Available)

Curriculum

Year 0 (Foundation)

Academic Integrity and Assessment (20 credits) 

Foundations in Business (20 credits) 

Foundations in Psychology (20 credits) 

Job Search Techniques and Professional Behaviour (20 credits) 

Personal Development and Career Exploration (20 credits) 

Study Strategies and Academic Development (20 credits) 


Year 1

Business Ethics (20 credits) 

Consumer Behaviour (20 credits) 

Economics for Business (20 credits) 

Marketing Essentials (20 credits) 

Research Methods (20 credits) 

Social Psychology (20 credits) 


Year 2

Digital Marketing (20 credits) 

Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits) 

Human Resource Management (20 credits) 

International HRM (20 credits) 

Positive Psychology in the Workplace (20 credits) 

Psychology of Leadership and Management (20 credits) 


Year 3

Career paths in Business and Psychology (20 credits) 

Cyberpsychology (20 credits) 

Negotiations (20 credits) 

Organisational Development and change (20 credits) 

Strategic Management (20 credits) 

Project (40 credits) 

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The assessment approach for this course is structured to give all students the chance to demonstrate a comprehensive set of knowledge, skills, and competencies essential to construction management. Assessments include essays, reports, real-life simulations, presentations, projects, and group discussions.


You’ll need to set aside personal time for research, assignments, and group projects. Independent study is crucial to your success, and lecturers will provide guidance to help you manage your workload effectively.


Assessment methods are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback, course content, or recommendations from an External Examiner—an independent academic expert from another Higher Education Institution who ensures assessment standards are maintained.

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Entry Requirement

Education


80 UCAS tariff points (or above) or 60 Credit Ofqual qualification at Level 3.


Applicants aged 21+


If applicants aged 21+ do not meet the standard entry requirements, we will also consider those with life/work skills which would make them suitable for undergraduate study with our Foundation programme.


All Applicants


All applicants are assessed by the Admissions Team via interview for listening and speaking and for writing via a Personal Reflection Statement. Applicants must also be able to evidence a minimum of B1 English, either via exam taken on campus or equivalent accepted English language qualification.


Documents required:


Application form

Supervised Personal reflection statement

Personal interview

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Fees&Funding

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All students can access student finance. 


 Tuition Fee Loans


A Tuition Fee Loan covers the cost of your tuition fees. This is paid directly to your awarding institution (in this case Oxford Brookes University). Loan repayments only start once you have finished your course and are earning £26,575 a year or more. Both full- and part-time learners can apply.



Maintenance Loans


If you are eligible, you can also apply for a Maintenance Loan to cover living expenses. This loan is paid directly into your bank account at the start of term. Maintenance Loans has are repaid after you finish your course and your earnings are above £26,575 per year. For more information, please visit gov.uk/studentfinance.


 


Maintenance Grants


You can also apply for a Maintenance Grant to help with living costs. Maintenance Grants are paid directly into your bank account at the start of term. You don’t have to pay them back, but any funds you get will reduce the size of the Maintenance Loan you could receive, should you also wish to apply for one.


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