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Psychology with Substance Use and Misuse Studies, BSc (Hons)

University of West London, the United Kingdom

University of West London

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BSc (Hons)Part-time4 yearsSeptemberGBP 6167GBP 7667

About Psychology with Substance Use and Misuse Studies, BSc (Hons) - at University of West London

Course summary

Overview
Would you like to know what makes people behave and think in the way that they do? If you are interested in understanding the processes influencing how people think, behave, feel and interact with a particular focus on Substance misuse and addiction, then this is the course for you.

Why choose this course?

University of West London (UWL) offers one of the longest established psychology courses.  Our courses have been accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) since 1986. You will also be eligible to register with the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals at the end your course.
This well-established course, with its long-standing experience in teaching core BPS content, offers a fresh and contemporary insight into the study of human behaviour.
Our experienced teaching staff are well informed by their research interests and a number of staff have research in the area of alcohol and binge drinking as well as other areas of addiction.
We have your careers in mind and aim to assist you in obtaining your goals by inviting a range of practicing psychologists to offer insight and advice on careers in psychology and related areas.
During the course you will undertake work experience, learning to relate the theoretical knowledge gained on the course and applying it to the world of work and real life experiences. Past students have completed their work experience in a range of settings including:
  • victim support schemes
  • drug support schemes
  • after school clubs
  • market research.

We pride ourselves on providing a highly supportive environment. You will be assigned a personal tutor who will work with you and support you during your time at UWL.  We have an open-door policy and there will be someone on hand to offer academic and pastoral support when needed.
Our experienced teaching staff are well informed by their research interests on a range of current issues such as:
  • cyber-bullying
  • binge drinking
  • honour based violence.
Career and study progressionGraduates from this course go on to careers in a wide range of public and private sector professions, including positions in social and welfare organisations, business and finance, education, marketing and advertising to name but a few.
You may wish to undertake postgraduate study in your subject or even explore something new.
For more details please see the Career and study progression section.

Other options available for BSc (Hons) Psychology with Substance Use and Misuse Studies

  • Full time - September 2017, Brentford site
  • Full time - September 2018, Brentford site
  • Part time - September 2018, Brentford site

Fees

Fees for home and EU students

Main fee£6,167

Fees for overseas students

Main fee£7,667Find out if you are a home or overseas student.

Funding

Help with funding is available to a range of students, whether you are studying full or part-time, in your home country or overseas.

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees or a maintenance loan to support you during your studies. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants, disabled students and more. Find out more about applying for student loans and other funding options.

We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help you. Current scholarships include:

  • Full Time Undergraduate Bursary: a £3,000 award for new undergraduate students.
  • Path to Success Scholarship: a £4,000 award for students on a four-year degree course with a foundation year. 

Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.

Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

You will need 112-120 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications. These can include:

  • A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above
  • BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit
  • Access to HE Diploma (with a minimum of 60 credits, 45 of which must be at Level 3 and 15 can be at Level 2).

We also require GCSE Grade C or above in English language and mathematics or equivalent Level 2 qualifications.

If you are a mature student without the above qualifications and have relevant work experience, you are invited to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis and you may be required to attend an interview.

International students need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 6.0 or above and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).

In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Please visit http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/your-country to check for local equivalencies.

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements. Find out more about our English Language courses

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