About the course

Undertaking this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course provides you with the knowledge, skills and experiences to follow a wide range of careers where you can make a real difference to people’s lives. This degree is also the first step on the path to becoming a registered psychologist working in a variety of settings including hospitals, prisons and schools.

An understanding of psychology can help to explain how individuals and groups, think, feel and behave. This course covers classic and contemporary theories and research across the core areas of psychology, including cognitive, biological, social and developmental psychology, as well as individual differences, culture and how psychology applies to everyday life. It offers you the opportunity to shape your studies with optional units in areas that interest you such as atypical child development; health psychology; counselling; criminal behaviour; and mental health.

Your studies also develop your own abilities and understanding as you learn to consider and evaluate different perspectives; increase your self-awareness through enquiry, analysis, evaluation and reflection; and build your independence and confidence through team activities and your own final-year research project.

Why choose this course?

• You benefit from a strong and vibrant learning community committed to transformation through teaching, research and practice addressing a range of real-world situations and problems
• You experience a wide variety of teaching methods including workshops; problem solving; virtual reality simulations; computer-based activities; and guided learning
• You will learn with an academic team actively involved in leading-edge research, activity which feeds back directly into your learning
• Your assessments are designed to be authentic, reflecting workplace tasks
• You are supervised to undertake a research project in an area of your choice and are supported to present your findings with your peers as part of the Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference
• You can take the course over four years (see below) and include a fee-free year’s placement in industry where you gain practical experience, build your CV and make contacts for the future
• If you would like a step-up into higher education, you can take a Foundation Year which guarantees you entry to the Undergraduate course (see below). Alongside units to help build up your academic skills, you will also study Skill Development in Psychology, Psychological Understanding of Individuals in Society, Psychological Perspectives on Contemporary Issues and Examining Research in Psychology.

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

UCAS Tariff Points

• At least 112 points with 96 points from at least 2 A level passes
• At least 112 points with Distinction Merit Merit in BTEC Extended Diploma or Distinction* Distinction* in BTEC Diploma
• A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma (with 12 merits and 12 distinctions at level 3)
• Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR Nationals, International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards.

You can work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth with the UCAS tariff calculator

Contact the Admissions Team for additional guidance on whether the qualifications you currently hold or are taking would be suitable for entry.

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How will this course improve my career prospects?

This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, allowing you to follow a broad range of professional career paths in areas including clinical; educational; forensic; occupational; health; business and HR; research; training; and teaching.

In addition, psychology graduates frequently go on to work in higher education as lecturers or to conduct research for a PhD.

Fees and Funding

• UK 2022/23
• International
• UK 2023/24
• International 2023/24