Anglia Ruskin University was awarded university status in 1992. With a student population of 25,500 and campuses in Cambridge and Chelmsford, it is one of the largest universities in the East of England. Anglia Ruskin University also has one of the highest employability rates in the higher education sector; 91% of its graduates go into work or further study
The Department of Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University was rated the UK's top psychology department in a new university for the quality of its research by the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in 2008. Psychology is one of nine subjects at Anglia Ruskin University rated 'Excellent' by the Sunday Times University Guide 2008.
Benefits Psychology has a broad range of real-world applications in everyday life, ranging from stress, health, mental illness, artificial intelligence, to personal development, social interaction and the environment. A degree in psychology can provide access to a wide range of careers. Psychology graduates are valued across many fields because of the diverse and highly sought after knowledge and skills that are acquired from a psychology degree. A successful psychology graduate can be expected to write coherent and logical reports, understand statistical and other forms of evidence and have a good understanding of human behaviour. Taken together, such skills are very appealing to a wide range of employers and not just those in specifically psychological areas. Title BSc (Hons) Psychology (Applied)
Awarding Body Anglia Ruskin University
Mode Online distance learning
Duration The Anglia Ruskin University BSc (Hons) Psychology (Applied) is normally studied over three years or four years, but this may be extended to suit your individual needs for up to a maximum of nine years.
Entry Requirements The standard entry requirements are as follows:
Two A levels passes (at Grade E or
above) or equivalent. Plus 3 GCSEs in other subjects including Maths and English at Grade C or above.
English language ability equivalent to one of the following:
-IELTS 6.0 -TOEFL 550 paper based (213 computer based or 80 internet based) -TOEIC 660 -Cambridge FCE Grade C+ or CAE Grade C/FCE A/B -C & G Pitman Intermediate or Higher Intermediate -IGCSE Grade C
Please note that applicants whose educational qualifications do not meet the entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis.
