Applied Psychology
Develop your scientific, analytical and research skills and prepare for an exciting career in psychology. Study part-time by distance learning.
Find out how psychology affects everything we do, influencing our thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Our course takes in applied, social, clinical and biological psychology, cognitive neuroscience and much more.
You’ll learn how to conduct research, getting hands-on by setting up experiments and questionnaires, analysing data, and writing reports to a professional standard.
Study part-time through distance learning, and develop the scientific, analytical and research skills you need to work as a psychologist.
Find out more on our distance learning website.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, meaning you'll graduate with the most up-to-date knowledge and skills in the field of psychology.
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Study 100% online using our learning management system.
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Learn from experienced and passionate professionals.
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Build a foundation for specialising in a range of areas, such as forensic, neuro, clinical, and educational psychology.
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Gain professional recognition with a course accredited by the British Psychological Society.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
I found ARU a welcoming and diverse community. I'm very career orientated and was given the opportunity to get involved in research right from day one.
Develop the academic and professional skills you need for a career in psychology and related fields.
You could work in areas including:
- forensic psychology
- neuropsychology
- clinical psychology
- healthcare
- academia/research
- teaching
- counselling.
Visit the careers section of the British Psychological Society website to explore the options our Applied Psychology degree could open up for you.
Graduation doesn't have to be the end of your time with us. You could develop a specialism or start a career in research with a Masters degree. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
Teaching and modules
Discover the history of psychology and how the mind and behaviour are understood now, with reference to cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience.
You'll learn about mental health problems, formulation and diagnosis, and the main methods of intervention used by clinical, counselling and health psychologists.
You'll also gain an insight into symptoms and prognosis for a variety of developmental disorders, and issues involved in assessment and diagnosis.
Research is an important part of this course. You’ll learn to review literature, design experiments and studies, analyse data, and write reports.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Becoming a Researcher (30 credits)
- The Psychology of Everyday Life (15 credits)
- Clinical and Health Psychology
- Mind and Behaviour (30 credits)
- Into ARU
- Self and Society (30 credits)
- Brain, Body and Mind (30 credits)
- Research in Action: Statistical Thinking (15 credits)
- Research in Action: Qualitative Methods and Psychology in Practice (15 credits)
- Social Psychology: Development and Difference (30 credits)
- Diagnosis and Formulation in Mental Health (15 credits)
- How do I Conduct Online Research Ethically?
- Consumer Psychology (15 credits)
- Psychology in the Workplace (15 credits)
- Psychological Therapies (15 credits)
- Educational Psychology (15 credits)
- Psychology Project (30 credits)
- Professional Skills in Clinical Settings (15 credits)
- Cyberpsychology (15 credits)