Business with Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of Chester
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Bringing together business with psychology to provide insight into working with people within the world of business and industry.
This is a cross-disciplinary course that merges theory and practice from the disciplines of business and psychology. By bringing together these two disciplines, you will develop a deeper understanding of how to maximise the performance of teams and individuals within organisational settings.
The psychological knowledge included in this programme will facilitate a deeper understanding of current issues affecting business and management, and will offer a different approach to solving these issues.
The merging of these two disciplines will enable you to stand out, not only by understanding the world of business, but also by understanding why people behave the way that they do. This programme offers all that a business degree should, but the psychological knowledge gained will complement your understanding of the working world, with individual differences and group processes taken into consideration.
The small group learning environment will enable you to have your say. The cross-disciplinary learning environment will have you debating from various perspectives. This is an exciting experience to be able to partake in a learning environment that is with individuals who share your views and perspective, as well as others that may open your mind to a different way of thinking.
You will have the opportunity to work with members of the local community to solve problems within their business area and learn to work with stakeholders on a one-to-one basis. The merging of these two disciplines is a way to experience how multi-disciplinary teams work together in advance of working in this type of environment in the workplace. Join our team and learn from various perspectives.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Applicants must also have GCSE Maths at grade C or 5 (though we will consider grade 4 if accompanied by grade C in A level Psychology). GCSE English at grade C/4 or above is also required. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot consider GCSE equivalencies but can consider the Edge Hill University GCSE Equivalency Test. A Level General Studies accepted; Welsh Baccalaureate accepted alongside A Levels/BTEC/OCRs
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Business with Psychology BSc (Hons)
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About University of Chester
The University of Chester, as the name suggests, is a university located in Chester. The university is formally affiliated with the Christian faith, but they make it clear in their mission statement that students of all faiths or no faith at all are welcome at their university. Chester operates from a total of six campuses, five of which are in Chester, the other in Warrington, with the main campus building being known as Parkgate Road Campus.
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Student composition of University of Chester
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Chester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 8005
- postgraduates:
- 3300
- Total:
- 11305
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Psychology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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