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Key facts

Entry requirements

112 or DMM

Full entry requirements

UCAS code

C800

Institution code

D26

Duration

3 yrs full-time, 4 yrs with placement, 6 yrs part-time

Three years full-time, four years with a placement. Six years part-time.

Fees

2025/26 UK tuition fees:
£9,535*

2025/26 international tuition:
£16,750

Additional costs

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Entry requirements

112 or DMM

Full entry requirements

UCAS code

C800

Institution code

D26

Duration

3 yrs full-time, 4 yrs with placement, 6 yrs part-time

Three years full-time, four years with a placement. Six years part-time.

Fees

2025/26 UK tuition fees:
£9,535*

2025/26 international tuition:
£16,750

Additional costs

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Studying a psychology degree will equip you with a range of skills that are transferable and desired by employers

Psychology is all about discovering how our minds shape our actions. In this course, you'll dive into key areas like biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, using scientific methods like observation and testing to understand why people behave the way they do. Plus, you can gain real-world experience with a work placement.

Our state-of-the-art facilities—featuring computer labs, research cubicles, and an observation suite—will support your learning, with expert technicians on hand. You’ll develop in-demand skills like critical thinking, data analysis, and communication, making you a strong candidate in any job market.

This BPS-accredited degree is your first step towards becoming a psychologist, with the chance to specialise in fields like clinical, educational, or forensic psychology. Tailor your learning with optional modules in your final year to align with your passions and career goals.

Key features

  • Real world application: Explore the mind and behaviour using scientific methods like observation and testing to understand why people act the way they do. You'll study core areas, including biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, and have the option to complete a work placement for hands-on experience.
  • Authentic facilities: Learn in our modern facilities featuring advanced computer labs, research cubicles, interview rooms, an innovative food lab and an observation suite, all supported by skilled technicians.
  • Boost your employability: Gain essential skills like critical thinking, data analysis, and effective communication, making you an attractive candidate in the job market.
  • BPS accredited: Our accredited psychology degree is your first step toward becoming a psychologist or pursuing specialised training in fields like clinical, educational or forensic psychology.
  • Personalise your learning: In your final year, you’ll have access to a wide range of optional modules, allowing you to tailor your studies to align with your interests and career ambitions.
  • Research-informed teaching: Our psychology course is designed to stay current with this evolving science. We draw on the latest research, alongside insights from our teaching staff, many of whom are active researchers. This approach ensures that our curriculum remains relevant and impactful.
  • Broaden your horizons: Our graduates are in demand across various fields, excelling in roles that require a strong understanding of societal issues, including healthcare, criminal justice, education, and social work. With a strong emphasis on research methods in the first two years, our graduates are also well-prepared to pursue careers in research, data analytics, and as behavioural science officers in local authorities.

 

Block teaching designed around you

You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive and nurturing community. That’s why most students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You’ll benefit from regular assessments – rather than lots of exams at the end of the year – and a simple timetable that allows you to engage with your subject and enjoy other aspects of university life such as sports, societies, meeting friends and discovering your new city. By studying with the same peers and tutor for each block, you’ll build friendships and a sense of belonging. Read more about block teaching.

What you will study

In the first and second years, the focus is upon providing a good foundation in what the British Psychological Society (BPS) recognises as the core areas of Psychology.  All modules in the first and second years are compulsory.

Professional Skills for Psychologists

Focuses on important academic and professional skills to help you transition to higher education studies and beyond.

Core Areas and Research Methods 1

Provides a concise overview of the core paradigms in psychology, namely biological, cognitive and developmental psychology, while embedding quantitative research methods.

Applied Psychology

This module will introduce you to the main areas of applied psychology from UK, European and international perspectives.

Core Areas and Research Methods 2

Provides a concise overview of the core paradigms in psychology, namely social, personality and intelligence, and international perspectives, while embedding qualitative research methods.

Mind brain and Behaviour

Builds on the core areas of the BPS guidelines to give you in-depth coverage of topics in biological and cognitive psychology. Practical sessions will enable you to develop your knowledge of more advanced research designs and quantitative research skills.

Psychology and Mental Health

Explores how we define, classify and explain psychological problems.

Psychology Across the Lifespan

Applies the lifespan perspective to studying human development, emphasising the importance of all developmental stages and the interconnectivity between domains of change.

Psychology of Social Problems

Applies psychological theory and research to topics that cover current important debates and issues, directly informed by local, national and global priorities - such as 51黑料社区’s commitment to decolonization and net zero, and the United Nations’ Sustainable Developmental Goals.

Personality and Social Psychology

Builds on the core areas of the BPS guidelines to give you in-depth coverage of topics in social psychology and personality and intelligence, supporting you in developing a research project on one of these topics.

In the final your you will have three mandatory modules and four optional modules to choose from.

Our extensive range of final year options allow you to tailor your study to specific career pathways. The range of modules available are subject to change and are dependent on student numbers enrolled and could be withdrawn without prior notice due to limited numbers.

Psychology Project

Gives you the opportunity to design and conduct an empirical study showing originality and expertise in methodological and data handling techniques.

Conceptual Issues & Critical Debates in Psychology

This module will support you in learning to contrast perspectives within significant conceptual debates in psychology, which are placed within their historical context.

Employability Skills and Psychology

You will undertake a period of work experience and consider how psychological theory can be applied in a work environment.

Cognitive Neuropsychology (Optional)

Provides an overview of modern cognitive neuropsychological approaches to dysfunction following head injury and how theory is applied to case histories.

Work Psychology (Optional)

Supports you in gaining a broad knowledge base in work psychology.

Wellbeing and Positive Psychology (Optional)

Introduces the scientific study of optimal human functioning within areas such as happiness, wellbeing, personal strengths, positive emotions, optimism, hope and flow.

Psychology of Eating Behaviours (Optional)

Develops an understanding of human appetite and eating behaviours from a variety of biological and psychological perspectives.

Psychology and Education (Optional)

Gives an overview of various aspects of psychology as applied to education.

Cyberpsychology (Optional)

Covers all aspects of human interaction with technology, with a focus on the impact of cyberspace and the Internet on individual and group behaviour.

Perception (Optional)

Provides an overview of vision research and develops skills to critically evaluate current vision science literature.

Note: All modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review. Exact modules may, therefore, vary for your intake in order to keep content current. If there are changes to your course we will, where reasonable, take steps to inform you as appropriate.

Structure

Our inclusive block teaching approach makes learning accessible to all students, following Universal Design for Learning principles. This method incorporates a variety of teaching, learning, and assessment styles.

Teaching Formats:

  • Lectures: Ranging from small groups (10-20 students) to larger ones (100-300 students), primarily presentation-based.
  • Seminars and Workshops: Interactive and practical exercises in small groups (10-20 students).
  • Tutorials: Offered one-to-one or in small groups.

In addition to scheduled classes, you’ll engage in approximately 20-25 hours of self-directed study, including library research, group work, and writing assignments.

Assessment Methods:

  • Traditional essays, written exams, multiple-choice exams, presentations, and critical reviews.
  • Innovative formats like portfolios, podcasts, blogs, and grant applications.
  • A final dissertation of 6,000-8,000 words in your final year.

Contact Hours

Contact hours vary by year and chosen modules, typically ranging from 7-12 hours per week. For example, in your second year, you might have:

  • Personal Tutorials/Small Group Teaching: 1-2 hours per block
  • Medium Group Teaching: 4-5 hours of practical classes, workshops, or seminars
  • Large Group Teaching: 3-5 hours of lectures
  • Personal Study: 20-25 hours per week

 

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Accreditation

This course confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society, provided the minimum standard of a second-class honours is achieved. This is your first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.

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BPS accredited

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Our facilities

The field of psychology thrives on innovative thinkers who can develop fresh ideas and approaches. Our modern labs and facilities provide you with the tools to experiment and test psychological theories, preparing you for real-world applications in areas like research, therapy, and mental health. Here, you’ll gain hands-on experience that mirrors what you’ll encounter in practice.

We have additionally invested in a cutting-edge food lab where innovative food and eating-based research is being conducted.

Psychology lab

Our psychology students have access to dedicated lab space in our Portland and Hawthorn buildings.

Psychology lab

Hawthorn Building

The Hawthorn Building is home to students and staff from Health and Life Sciences courses and disciplines.

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What makes us special

Block Learning

Block learning

With block teaching, you’ll learn in a focused format, where you study one subject at a time instead of several at once. As a result, you will receive faster feedback through more regular assessment, have a more simplified timetable, and have a better study-life balance. That means more time to engage with your 51黑料社区 community and other rewarding aspects of university life.

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Through 51黑料社区 Global, we offer a wide range of opportunities including on-campus and UK activities, overseas study, internships, faculty-led field trips and volunteering, as well as Erasmus+ and international exchanges.

Students on this course have undertaken 51黑料社区 Global trips to places such as Paris, where they explored the history of mental health and neuropsychology, and New York, which provided opportunities to consider inequality and segregation in the city. Students have travelled to Berlin to help support and assist refugees.

Where we could take you

Psychology placements

Placements to make you work-ready

As part of this course you will have the opportunity to complete a self-sourced work experience placement, which helps you apply your knowledge of academic theory to practical applications. Students are encouraged to source opportunities in line with their own career ambitions from different schemes and providers both inside and outside of the university.

Our Careers Team can help you secure a placement through activities such as mock interviews and practice aptitude tests, and you will be assigned a personal tutor to support you throughout your placement.

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Your future career

Graduates from this course acquire a range of transferable skills that employers highly value, including critical thinking, communication, project management, and data analysis. They have gone on to work in respected fields such as police services, teaching, social work, human resources, healthcare, research, and advertising.

Psychology graduate Kemi Agboke is now an Assistant Psychologist, conducting assessments to help diagnose autism, dyslexia, and ADHD. Her role also allows her to research topics of interest, like dream analysis, while handling day-to-day administrative tasks to support the consultancy’s psychologists.

Many of our graduates continue their education with postgraduate programmes, including our MSc courses in Health Psychology and Psychological Wellbeing.

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Course specifications

Course title

Psychology

Award

BSc (Hons)

UCAS code

C800

Institution code

D26

Study level

Undergraduate

Study mode

Full-time

Start date

September

Duration

Three years full-time, four years with a placement. Six years part-time.

Fees

2025/26 UK tuition fees:
£9,535*

2025/26 international tuition:
£16,750

*subject to the government, as is expected, passing legislation to formalise the increase.

Additional costs

Entry requirements

GCSEs

  • Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths

Plus one of the following:

A levels

  • A minimum of 112 points from at least two A levels

T Levels

  • Merit

BTEC

  • BTEC National Diploma - Distinction/Merit/Merit
  • BTEC Extended Diploma - Distinction/Merit/Merit

Alternative qualifications include:

  • Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE overall 112 UCAS tariff with at least 30 L3 credits at Merit.
  • English GCSE required as separate qualification. Equivalency not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.
  • International Baccalaureate: 30+ points

Interview and portfolio

Interview required: No

Portfolio required: No

Personal statement selection criteria

  • Clear communication skills, including good grammar and spelling.
  • Relevant information related to the course applied for.
  • Demonstrated interest in the course with explanation and evidence.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall is essential.

English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Please note, direct entry onto Year 3 of this course is not available.

Additional costs

The core textbooks for all modules are available in the Kimberlin Library, and journal articles in your reading lists are also mostly available electronically from your my51黑料社区 login. Some students like to purchase their own text books or print course documents and we suggest allowing approximately £200 per year for this.

All students are required to pay for their DBS check if required for your programme or placement.

In addition students will be required to pay for their travel costs to placements or project locations.

All students are provided the opportunity to participate in #51黑料社区global trips. These trips are subsidised by the University, and the cost and subsidy varies by location.

Learn more about fees and funding information