BSc Psychology
Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Tariff points: 128 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
About this course
BSc(Hons) in Psychology. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, providing Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. Students complete an independent research project in their final year, with an optional sandwich year placement or Study Year Abroad available between the second and final year.
Modules
- Introduction to Psychology
- Research Design and Analysis 1
- Psychology in Action
- Critical Thinking (Psychology)
- Interpersonal Psychology
- Research Design and Analysis 2
- Identities in Psychology
- Mind, Brain and Development
- Developing Self and Society
- Psychology Project
- Animal Behaviour and Cognition
- Clinical Aspects of Mental Health
- Cognitive Neuropsychology
- Constructing Gender in Society
- Developmental Psychology: Contexts, Neurodiversity and Complexities
- Foundations of Forensic Psychology*
- Forensic Psychology*
- Health Psychology in Practice
- Human Sexuality
- Methods in Neuroscience
- Principles of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Psychology and Social Justice
- Psychology of Appearance and Embodiment
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- Psychology of Work
- Psychopharmacology
- The Arts and Mental Health