BSc Psychology
Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BSc (Hons): 120-136 UCAS tariff points At least two A-levels, or a BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM) or equivalent qualifications. GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or a recognised equivalent, is also required. BSc (Hons) including foundation year: 64 UCAS tariff points For the degree with a foundation year, a minimum of 64 UCAS points is required. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements could be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course. Applicants from a recognised majority English speaking country (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements. You will find more information on country-specific entry requirements in the country-specific section of our website.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology. Core topics include data analysis, statistics, research methods, critical and analytical thinking, and human behaviour. The programme includes a final-year research project and an optional work experience module. Optional modules in the final year allow specialisation in areas such as developmental psychology and forensic psychology.
Modules
- Introduction to Psychology
- Approaches and Professional Skills in Psychology
- Psychology Research Methods 1
- Applying Psychology in the Real World
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
- Psychology Research Methods 2
- Psychopathology and Mental Health
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Psychology Research Project
- Future Skills Apply
- Neuropsychology and Neuro-rehabilitation
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- The Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- Advanced Issues in the Psychology of Thinking
- Occupational Psychology
- Psychotherapeutic Psychology and Mental Health
- Applied Psychology with Work Experience