Psychology, Social Work and Human Sciences

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1 School of, Social Work and Human Sciences UG PG Our courses provide our students with an exciting and diverse education in scientific discovery and social and health studies, based at our Brentford site in west London. Undergraduate Courses Forensic Science 151 Forensic Science with Foundation Year with Counselling Theory 154 with Criminology 155 with Foundation Year 156 Postgraduate Courses Graduate Certificate 157 Graduate Diploma 158 MSc Health

2 F410 Three years ** 151

3 F412 Four years Forensic Science with Foundation Year This course offers you the opportunity to be taught by industry-focused and experienced staff providing you with a professional start to your career in forensic science. ** On graduation you may specialise in particular aspects of forensic science for example: reporting officer, scene of crime examiner, fingerprint expert, imaging specialist, accident or fire investigator, firearms expert or pathology specialist. You may also go on to study for a Masters degree or undertake a research degree leading to an award of Doctor of Philosophy. The technological advances in crime detection require the creation of highly trained forensic scientists. This course has been designed to meet this need. The course is highly multidisciplinary in nature, encompassing aspects of science, psychology and the law. The foundation year introduces you to the fundamentals of biological and chemical science, as well as aspects of physics and mathematics. This preliminary foundation year is designed to equip you with the relevant skills to successfully complete the honours degree. After completing the foundation year, you will automatically continue your studies, leading to the Forensic Science. The final year incorporates an experiential learning element. This allows you to spend a period of time in employment within an external organisation providing you with valuable work experience. The course culminates in a project/ dissertation, which brings together previous study modules into a major piece of evidence-based, academic work. During the course there are visits to external agencies, including forensic laboratories, courts of law and mortuaries. ** The Guardian University Guide 2012 Foundation Year Forensic Science Forensic Science Personal and Professional Development Academic Writing Researching and Presenting Skills for Health Numeracy and Data Handling. Year 1 The Criminal Process Building Blocks of Life Chemistry for the Biosciences Human Body Form and Function. Year 2 Disease and the Human Body Molecular Biology Research Methods Pharmacology Analytical Methods. Year 3 Drugs of Abuse Forensic Assessment and Physiological Control Project/Dissertation 152

4 87% of students studying at the University of West London were satisfied with their overall experience.* C800 Three years Our course is your first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist and is accredited by the British Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) provided you receive a minimum of a second class honours qualification. The course enables you to gain knowledge in all aspects of psychology and provides you with the opportunity to meet practising psychologists. The course will also provide you with a chance to take part in a short period of work-placed learning in your final year, during which you will have the opportunity to gain experience analysing the application of psychological theory in a health, community, commercial or a research setting. * National Student Survey 2011 ** The Guardian University Guide 2012 Year 1 Learning and Cognition Social and Developmental Research Methods in Work of Psychologists History and Context of. Year 2 Developmental Social Cognitive Brain and Behaviour Further Research Methods. Year 3 work placement Dissertation: an independent research project. Plus FOUR options from: Theories of Counselling Work and Occupational Health of Crime of Language of Mental Health Neuropsychology Stereotyping and Prejudice Violent Relationships Philosophy of. ** Accreditation by BPS means that graduates who achieve at least second class honours are eligible to progress to postgraduate training in one of the specialist professional areas such as clinical, occupational, health, counselling or forensic psychology. Graduates have gone into a diverse range of employment including mental health organisations, education and the caring professions. 153

5 C8B9 Three years with Counselling Theory 84% of students studying with Counselling Theory at the University of West London were satisfied with the academic support.* ** After graduating you will have the option of a diverse range of professions, including mental health organisations, education and the caring professions, but also in management, business and industry. The counselling theory element of the course makes it ideal for you if you wish to undertake the further training needed to become a professional counsellor or therapist. You will be provided with a full grounding in psychology and we encourage you to learn about specialist areas of psychology, including counselling. This course is accredited by the BPS as conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis of Chartered Membership (GBC), provided you receive a minimum qualification of second a practicing professional counsellor, further training will be required. * National Student Survey 2011 ** The Guardian University Guide 2012 Year 1 Learning and Cognition History and Context of Social and Developmental Work of Psychologists Research Methods in. Year 2 Developmental Social Cognitive Brain and Behaviour Further Research Methods in. Year 3 Theories of Counselling of Mental Health mental health or counselling theory Dissertation. Plus TWO options from: Health of Crime of Language Neuropsychology Stereotyping and Prejudice Violent Relationships Philosophy of. 154

6 with Criminology 81% of students studying with Criminology at the University of West London were satisfied with the professional development offered by our lecturers.* C8L3 Three years We will provide you with a full grounding of psychology and provide you with an insight into specialist areas such as criminal behaviour and the treatment of offenders. Our course is accredited by the BPS as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), provided you achieve a minimum qualification of second class honours. Further training is required to practice as a forensic psychologist, but this course may be attractive to students intending to progress to Masters level training in Forensic. * National Student Survey 2011 ** The Guardian University Guide 2012 Year 1 History and Context of Prisons and Probation Criminal Process Social and Developmental Work, or Voluntary Activity-based module. Year 2 Adversarial Justice Theories of Criminal Behaviour Social Policing and Police Powers Work, or Voluntary Activity-based module. Year 3 Students write a dissertation based on a major piece of research on a topic of their choice and also complete a third work or voluntary activity module. They also choose from a broad range of final year options, currently including: Comparative Criminal Justice Drug Control, Demand Reduction, Justice System of Crime Penal Theory Sentencing. ** psychologist in a prison, police or forensic service, the criminology element of this course is an ideal basis on which to undertake further training. Graduates have gone on to employment in a diverse range of professions across the public and private sectors as well as postgraduate training in forensic psychology. 155

7 C801 Four years with Foundation Year have had a degree accredited by the BPS since The first award with in the title was the in the Community which was accredited from ** Accreditation by BPS means that graduates who achieve at least second class honours are eligible to progress to postgraduate training in one of the specialist professional areas such as clinical, occupational, health, counselling or forensic psychology. Graduates have gone into a diverse range of employment including mental health organisations, education and the caring professions. This course will provide you with the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), providing you receive a minimum qualification of second class honours. The foundation year introduces you to aspects of psychology and basic research methods, to prepare you for the challenges of the degree course. The course enables you to gain knowledge in all aspects of psychology and the opportunity to meet practising psychologists. ** The Guardian University Guide 2012 Foundation year Academic Writing Skills for Health and Skills for Health and Human Sciences (Numeracy) Researching and Presenting Physiological Approaches Personal and Professional Development for. Year 1 Learning and Cognition Social and Developmental Research Methods in Work of Psychologists History and Context of. Year 2 Developmental Social Cognitive Brain and Behaviour Further Research Methods. Year 3 Dissertation. You can then choose FOUR modules from a range of optional modules. 156

8 PG Graduate Certificate The Graduate Certificate in is for students wanting to take the Graduate Diploma, but do not have any psychology credits. Graduate Certificate One semester (13-15 weeks) September Our course offers a fast route for international graduates to gain eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. A variety of teaching and learning activities will help you to achieve the learning outcomes for each module. These will include lectures, seminars, group work, tutorials, workshops and self-directed study. You will have weekly meetings with your tutor and continued practical support. Assessment methods include essays, research reports and presentations. Research Foundation Course Learning and Cognition. Course Highlights Strong connections with The British Psychological Society, research-experienced staff with a wealth of knowledge, and an excellent learning environment and facilities. Successful students can progress to the Graduate Diploma in. A wider selection of roles will be open to you when you graduate. Former graduates have gone into fields as diverse as occupational psychology, health and social welfare, teaching and lecturing, administration, research, computer analysis, investment banking and the probation service. 157

9 PG Graduate Diploma One year Graduate Diploma This course offers a fast route for international graduates wanting to gain eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Course Highlights Strong connections with The British Psychological Society, research-experienced staff with a wealth of knowledge, and an excellent learning environment and facilities. There are many options within professional psychology. This includes educational, clinical, health, occupational and counselling psychology. The Graduate Basis for Registration may also be advantageous for those wanting to pursue careers in ergonomics, human factors, engineering or personnel work. Former graduates of psychology at University of West London have gone on to take a Masters or Doctorate. A variety of teaching and learning activities will help you accomplish each module. These will include lectures, seminars, group work, tutorials, workshops and self-directed study. You will have weekly meetings with your tutor and continued practical support. Assessment methods include essays, research reports and presentations. Brain and Behaviour Further Research Methods in Developmental Cognitive Social Dissertation. submit a research project. All students undertaking the Diploma in for Graduates will need to gain 160 credits (with an overall mark of at least 50%) on the designated course to be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society. 158

10 PG MSc Health This course meets the Health training requirements developed by the Division of Health of the British Psychological Society. Our graduates are successful in working/studying in areas including industry, academia, charitable organisations and the NHS. Masters One year The course provides a complete grounding in the theory, themes, professional issues and practical skills central to Health training. You will be encouraged to present your work at health psychology conferences. Students who successfully complete the course achieve Stage 1 accreditation towards Chartered Psychologist status and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Health Psychologist. in Health Chronic Disorder and Health Advanced Research Methods Practice and Professional Supervised Research Project. Course Highlights Supportive staff; links to the Centre for Applied and Substance Use Research; assessments relating to real-life health psychology. Stop Smoking Advisor PhD investigating psychosocial aspects of pregnancy termination Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner University Lecturer Community Mental Health Worker. Students can also continue with Stage 2 training in Health. 159