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BA (Hons) Psychology

UndergraduatePsychology

Studies human behaviour and mental processes within an American-style curriculum. Can be completed in three or four years depending on entry qualifications.

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4-year route: A-levels CCC/96 UCAS points or equivalent; 3-year fast-track route: A-levels BBB/120 UCAS points or equivalent

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Potential funding at Richmond American University London

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Programme overview

A clearer look at BA (Hons) Psychology

Studies human behaviour and mental processes within an American-style curriculum. Can be completed in three or four years depending on entry qualifications.

This 48-month undergraduate route concentrates on cognition, development and social behaviour, psychological research methods and statistics, applying evidence to individual and social questions. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.

Course focus

What you can expect to explore

  • Cognition, development and social behaviour
  • Psychological research methods and statistics
  • Applying evidence to individual and social questions
  • Study major explanations of mind and behaviour.

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Research design
  • Statistical analysis
  • Critical evaluation
  • Evidence-based communication

The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.

Learning experience

How you may learn

  • Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
  • Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
  • Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?

A strong fit for students curious about mind and behaviour who are prepared to engage with scientific research, statistics and critical evaluation. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Relevant career directions may include:

  • Assistant psychologist
  • Research assistant
  • People or wellbeing professional
  • Further professional psychology training

These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.

Course contents

Published course content for this programme.

36 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.

  1. 01
    Fundamentals of English for Academic Writing and OracyModule LANG3100
  2. 02
    Tools for ChangeModule LIBA3101
  3. 03
    Fundamentals of Research and WritingModule LIBA3102
  4. 04
    Fundamentals of Mathematics and StatisticsModule MATH3102
  5. 05
    Fundamentals of SociologyModule SOCL3101
  6. 06
    London CulturesModule HIST3101
  7. 07
    Introduction to PsychologyModule PSYC4101
  8. 08
    Conceptual and Historical Issues in PsychologyModule PSYC4102
  9. 09
    Introduction to Intercultural CommunicationModule COMM4103
  10. 10
    Introduction to CriminologyModule CRIM4101
  11. 11
    Academic Research and WritingModule LIBA4301
  12. 12
    Crime, Deviance and SocietyModule CRIM4102
  13. 13
    Probability and StatisticsModule MATH4101
  14. 14
    Introduction to Advertising, PR and MediaModule ADPR4101
  15. 15
    History of Arts and Visual CulturesModule ARTS4101
  16. 16
    Introduction to Communications and MediaModule COMM4101
  17. 17
    Introduction to Content CreationModule COMM4102
  18. 18
    Introduction to Film StudiesModule FILM4101
  19. 19
    Introduction to FilmmakingModule FILM4102
  20. 20
    Atlantic Slavery and the Spectre of CapitalismModule HIST4101
  21. 21
    The Global Cold WarModule HIST4102
  22. 22
    World Cultural HistoryModule HIST4103
  23. 23
    Korean Language and Culture 1Module LANG4101
  24. 24
    Developmental PsychologyModule PSYC5101
  25. 25
    Human Science ResearchModule PSYC5102
  26. 26
    Mind and LanguageModule PSYC5103
  27. 27
    Data Analysis and VisualisationModule DATA5102
  28. 28
    Service Learning: Leadership in a Globalised WorldModule LIBA5302
  29. 29
    Persuasive CommunicationModule ADPR5102
  30. 30
    Criminal Justice Institutions and ProcessesModule CRIM5102
  31. 31
    International Trade and InvestmentModule BUSM5103
  32. 32
    Marketing Psychology and Consumer BehaviourModule MARK5101
  33. 33
    Developmental PsychopathologyModule PSYC6102
  34. 34
    Psychology of Happiness and WellbeingModule PSYC6103
  35. 35
    Senior Project in PsychologyModule PSYC6110
  36. 36
    Internship in PsychologyModule PSYC6401

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

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Entry requirements

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Academic
4-year route: A-levels CCC/96 UCAS points or equivalent; 3-year fast-track route: A-levels BBB/120 UCAS points or equivalent
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on richmond.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Richmond American University London before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.