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Study psychology and develop your English skills as an international student

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1 year full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)

Overview

This programme is for you if you are an international student who has successfully completed 2 or 3 years of degree studies in psychology (to HND or associate degree level), and you wish to complete your degree studies in the UK.  

You will adjust to studying in the UK as you earn a full honours degree and develop the skills and knowledge needed to continue to further postgraduate study in English or English-medium work. 

The programme combines content-based studies with the development of English, academic skills, intercultural skills and independent research skills, as well as giving opportunities to study psychology alongside UK-based students.  

We also provide pre-sessional programmes for students whose English language level is below IELTS (equivalent) 5.5.  

On this programme you will:

  • Develop the academic and communication skills you need to perform at postgraduate level in English or in a psychology role which needs English.
  • Gain knowledge of and engage in the scientific study of human experience and behaviour and develop an in-depth understanding of key psychological principles and theories .
  • Develop your personal and academic English language skills.
  • Gain confidence and experience at functioning in English-medium academic and vocational environments.
  • Learn to conduct independent research projects and to evaluate research in your field so that you are ready for postgraduate study in English.
  • Benefit from quality teaching by skilled academics who are experts in their field with real professional experience.
  • Improve your English skills with workshop-based interactive activities in small classes alongside other international and UK students.
  • Benefit from our specialist individual and tailored support for international students.
  • Be guaranteed admission to our postgraduate programmes if you achieve a 2:2 or above and be eligible for Chichester postgraduate programme bursaries if you achieve a 2:1 or above.

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The Course

What you will study

You will study six modules over two semesters. Your study will give you the 120 credits necessary to achieve a full UK degree (BSc (Hons) Business Psychology (International Route)). The credits are made up as follows. 

Module  Focus  Credits  Semester 
Academic English 1 

 

Academic English 2 

 

English for International Business Communication 

Development of your academic English language skills  15 

 

15 

 

15 

1 

 

2 

 

1 

Work and Organisational Psychology 

 

Introduction to Health Psychology 

Develop your subject knowledge and skills  15 

 

 

15 

1 

 

 

1 

Research Project  Development of your independent research skills  45  2 

 

Modules

This list is indicative and subject to change.

Academic English 1

This module develops your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in academic contexts.

For example, you learn how to structure and write essays using appropriate academic language, how to read critically and develop your speaking skills by taking part in group discussions. 

Academic English 2

In this module, the focus in on developing your skills to write at length in academic settings in English and on selecting and critically evaluating appropriate texts in English to support your studies. 

English for International Business Communication

This is a practical module which prepares you to use English vocationally in a world where English is the main medium of international communication.

For example, you explore and learn to produce emails, job interview ‘pitches’, business leaflets and marketing presentations as well as take part in a range of business meetings. 

Work and Organisational Psychology

You will consider a range of relationships between working conditions, jobs and organisational processes, psychological outcomes, and their impact on job and organisational performance. Psychological reactions including job satisfaction, job stress, motivation, work engagement, and organisational commitment are investigated, and organisational functions such as job design, health and safety at work, and organisational team-working, are considered.  

Introduction to Health Psychology

You will be introduced to the profession of Health Psychology as a career option for psychologists. In this module you will gain insight into the theory, practice and research undertaken by health psychologists. 

Research Project

This 45-credit module develops your skills as an independent researcher.

You learn to plan, carry out and evaluate your own small-scale research project in a topic related to Finance and Accounting. Through a series of practical tasks (often working with other students) you learn to identify an area for research, select reading materials, collect and analyse data and present your findings verbally and as a written research report. 

Teaching and Assessment

How you will learn

The programme is delivered in small, interactive classes (maximum 20 students for language-based studies) where there are many opportunities for discussion, asking questions and getting to know tutors well.  

You are assessed through a range of assignments including coursework, exams, presentations. groupwork and portfolios.

In addition to International English classes which form part of your programme, you also receive: 

  • Individual tutorial support (3 hours per semester), to help you plan, carry out and check your coursework .
  • A special international orientation programme to welcome you to the University.
  • Dedicated international advisers to help you with issues such as visas, opening a bank account and settling into life in the UK.
  • Social events to help you integrate into the University community and University life.

Facilities

Excellent learning facilities

International Student Support

Learn more about our dedicated support for international students and how we can help you settle in to living and studying in Chichester or Bognor Regis.

Careers

After your degree

This course helps you develop the academic and communication skills you need to succeed at postgraduate level. You will develop your psychology knowledge, cultural awareness, language ability and your ability to conduct independent research projects.  

This BSc (Hons) Psychology (International Route) degree can prepare you to apply for psychology postgraduate programmes at a UK university. If you achieve a 2nd class honours degree or higher (50%+) we guarantee you entry to our postgraduate programmes in psychology. If you achieve a 2:1 or above, you will be eligible for Chichester postgraduate programme bursaries. 

Course Costs

Course Fees 2025/26

International fee
£16,770

EU/EEA Fee Reduction Scholarship

EU/EEA students automatically pay the equivalent of UK fees via the EU/EEA Fee Reduction Scholarship

For further details about fees, please see our Tuition Fees page.

For further details about international scholarships, please see our Scholarships page.

To find out about any additional costs on this course, please see our Additional Costs page.

Entry Requirements

The programme is open only to those for whom English is not a first/main working language. 

Applicants must satisfy both conditions A and B: 

A: Level 5 qualification in psychology.  

B: IELTS 6.0 minimum (or recognised equivalent) with no element lower than 5.5. 

Applicants whose language does not yet meet requirement B are eligible for entry via successful completion of the University’s Pre-sessional programmes. 

Typical offers (individual offers may vary):

HND (EDEXCEL/SQA)
Grade C or Pass
Associate Degree
65%-70%
(or Junior College Diploma) from a recognised institution.
IELTS
6.0 minimum
with no element lower than 5.5.

If your language is not yet at this level, please read about the University’s Pre-sessional programmes.

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