LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY · UNITED KINGDOM
Applied Psychology (Top-up) BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's · Taught in en · UCAS C805
At a glance
12 mo
Duration
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Bachelor's
Level
- Apply psychology to real-world challenges in health, education, and criminal justice.Real-world application
- Flexible online learning with expert support and specialist resources.Flexible online study
- Ranked second in London for overall student satisfaction among psychology courses (Complete University Guide 2025).Student satisfaction
This is a top-up degree designed for students who have already completed 240 credits in psychology and wish to earn a full honours qualification. The course deepens your understanding of key psychology areas like biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, along with research methods and individual differences. You'll learn how psychological knowledge and skills can be applied to real-world personal, social, and global challenges, with potential applications in clinical, counselling, forensic, and educational settings. Delivered entirely online, this program offers a flexible study pace, access to expert support, specialist resources, and a collaborative virtual learning environment. Upon completion, you are eligible to pursue postgraduate studies, including the MSc Psychology (Conversion) course, which is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Curriculum
The course modules for 2026/27 are listed below. Please note that modules and their details may change.
- Year 1 (Top-up)
- Applied Psychology Project Part 1PC6P98
- Applied psychology project Part 2PC6P99
- Clinical PsychologyPC6086
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Psychological Practice and Research
- Forensic Psychology
- Gender and Sexuality
- Psychological Treatments and Interventions
- Psychology of Learning and Education
Careers
This course equips you with applied skills and knowledge valuable for a career in psychology or further postgraduate study.
- Clinical settings
- Counselling settings
- Forensic settings
- Educational settings
Frequently asked questions
- What are the entry requirements for the Applied Psychology (Top-up) BSc (Hons) programme?
- Applicants must have completed 240 credits in psychology or an equivalent qualification. This is a top-up degree designed for students with prior psychology studies.
- How can international students apply to this programme?
- International students can apply directly to London Metropolitan University or through UCAS. For degrees starting in January/February, direct application to the University is required.
- What career paths can I pursue after completing this degree?
- This course prepares you for roles in clinical, counselling, forensic, and educational settings. Graduates are also eligible for further postgraduate study, including the BPS-accredited MSc Psychology (Conversion) course.
- Is the Applied Psychology (Top-up) BSc (Hons) programme accredited?
- While the Applied Psychology Top-Up course itself is not professionally accredited, graduates are eligible to progress to postgraduate study, such as the MSc Psychology (Conversion) course which is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Entry requirements
Previous Psychology StudyCompletion of 240 credits in psychology or equivalent.
This is a top-up degree and assumes prior study in psychology.
Fees
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How to apply
1. Choose your start dateSelect your preferred intake (September 2026 or January 2027).
2. Apply OnlineFor UK/EU applicants (settled/pre-settled status) starting in September 2026, use the fast-track online application form or call 0800 032 4441. International students can apply directly to the University or via UCAS. For degrees starting in January/February, apply directly to the University.
3. Submit ApplicationComplete and submit the application form through the chosen method.
Accreditation
The Applied Psychology Top-Up course is not professionally accredited. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to progress to postgraduate study, including the MSc Psychology (Conversion) course which is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements for the Applied Psychology (Top-up) BSc (Hons) programme?
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Applicants must have completed 240 credits in psychology or an equivalent qualification. This is a top-up degree designed for students with prior psychology studies.
How can international students apply to this programme?
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International students can apply directly to London Metropolitan University or through UCAS. For degrees starting in January/February, direct application to the University is required.
What career paths can I pursue after completing this degree?
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This course prepares you for roles in clinical, counselling, forensic, and educational settings. Graduates are also eligible for further postgraduate study, including the BPS-accredited MSc Psychology (Conversion) course.
Is the Applied Psychology (Top-up) BSc (Hons) programme accredited?
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While the Applied Psychology Top-Up course itself is not professionally accredited, graduates are eligible to progress to postgraduate study, such as the MSc Psychology (Conversion) course which is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).