The BSc (Hons) in Business Psychology is made up of the following modules and, upon completion, is equal to a total of 360 credits.

Level 4 modules:

• Fundamentals of Effective Learning in Psychology (15 credits)*
• Introduction to Social Psychology (15 credits)*
• Human Resources Management (15 credits)*
• Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (15 credits)*
• Fundamentals of Marketing (15 credits)*
• One optional module**:
  • Personality and Intelligence (15 credits)
  • Business and Management Skills (15 credits)
• Introduction to Research Methods (30 credits)*

Level 5 modules:

• Biological Psychology (15 credits)*
• Advanced Cognitive Psychology (15 credits)*
• Leadership and Managing Teams (15 credits)*
• Individual Differences, Emotions and Behaviours (15 credits)*
• Organisational Development and Change (15 credits)*
• Quantitative Psychology (15 credits)*
• Psychological Development through the Lifespan (15 credits)*
• Consumer Behaviour (15 credits)*

Level 6 modules:

• Critical Social Psychology (15 credits)
• Developmental Science (15 credits)
• Occupational Psychology (15 credits)
• Business Strategy (15 credits)
• International Marketing Strategy (15 credits)
• Reasoning and Decision-Making in a Business Context (15 credits)
• Final Psychology Project (30 credits)*

* These modules are core and must be passed in order to achieve the award.

** Optional modules become core once taken.

Teaching methods

Studying online gives you the freedom to study when and where it suits you – at home, during your lunch hour or anywhere else you have internet access.
Our courses are delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) instead of a traditional campus. This means you will have access to your study materials 24/7, including:

• multimedia lecturecasts made up of written content, short videos, animation, audio recordings, infographics, short tests and mini-assignments
• discussion forums for you to chat about the course content with fellow students
• live Q&A sessions with your tutors
• a comprehensive eLibrary of textbooks and academic journals
• support from academic staff and your personal Student Adviser

To ensure you receive the support you need from your tutor, we cap our class sizes at 20 students.

Assessment methods

Rather than fretting about exams, you will be assessed exclusively through assignments. This can be by engaging in discussion forums throughout your modules, completing reflective journal entries, or by submitting longer written pieces.

We are committed to providing frequent and transparent feedback through the following ways:

• Our assessment criteria are designed to be simple and transparent.
• You will always be aware of your current provisional grade, right from the start of the programme.
• You will be able to view your marks clearly in your gradebook whenever you log onto the learning platform.
• There is a 7-day turnaround for marking and feedback of assessed work.
• You will have regular contact with your Student Adviser, with whom you can discuss any concerns as soon as they arise.

Study duration

Our BSc (Hons) Business Psychology course has an indicative study duration of 4 years, which is a guide to how long your course will take to complete. The actual duration may be longer or shorter depending on your speed of study, study options chosen and module availability.

It’s possible to complete your studies faster than the indicative course duration by doubling up on modules at certain times; however, minimum study durations do apply.

Our academic year is organised into modules, typically with a one- or two-week break between modules and a structured three-week break for the Christmas period. Students will receive a course timetable during the application process.

All of our courses have regular start dates throughout the year.

On successful completion of your degree, you will be invited to attend a graduation ceremony at the University of Essex, Colchester Campus.

Our business psychology degree will equip you with a wide range of skills making you highly prized by employers in a variety of industries and professions.

From this degree you can expect to gain a sound educational foundation for working in applied psychology with the potential to pursue a career in: organizational psychology, management, human resources, business development, business consultancy, staff training and development, careers counselling, marketing/advertising, market research and finance.

We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within the first three weeks of the course in order to continue with your studies.

Academic entry route

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our BSc (Hons) Business Psychology, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:

• three A-levels or equivalent

Work experience entry route

In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our BSc (Hons) Business Psychology, you must meet the following criteria:

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
• three years’ relevant work experience

English Language requirements

As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0.

Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.

You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.

Full tuition fee: £18,500
Monthly tuition fee: £385

• Designated for undergraduate student loans in England.
• Simple monthly payment plan available, enabling you to spread the cost over the duration of your studies.
• Full payment discount of 10% of the tuition fee if you pay upfront.
• International scholarship of 10% of the tuition fee if you are based outside the EU.

Please note that the up-front payment discount can be used in combination with the Alumni discount or International scholarship. The Alumni discount cannot be used in combination with the International scholarship.

Find out more information about our discounts and scholarships here.

Our course fees are fully inclusive – all teaching materials and required reading are included, and there are no hidden charges for assessments or resits. We also charge the same fee for domestic and international students.

We want to give everyone the opportunity to experience a University of Essex Online course. We think you’ll love it! But if, within the first 21 days, you decide it’s not for you, you’ll receive a full refund.

Subject specialists, industry authorities and experienced academics: the tutors who teach modules on our BSc (Hons) Business Psychology are experts in the fields of psychology and business. Take a trip to our tutors page to meet the staff who will be guiding you through the course content.