BSc (Hons) Psychology

This course has been designed to equip you with critical psychological skills, knowledge and values that can be applied to real world contexts. With practical teaching from experienced lecturers coupled with bespoke support from our Employability Service, you will graduate ready to take the next step in your career.

If you're looking to take your first steps in a psychology-related field, our BSc (Hons) Psychology is a great place to start. This course offers a strong focus on applied learning to provide you with real world skills to enhance your employability.

You will develop evidence-based knowledge of current psychological theories and issues and discover how they can be applied to everyday life as well as a professional setting. You will also build skills in scientific reasoning, learn to understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements in psychological arguments.

Employability is embedded into this course from the beginning. Our Applications of Professional Psychology module and work-based learning built into Year 3 will allow you to explore and prepare for your career while you study.

You will graduate with skills such as problem solving, research, communication and self-evaluation – competencies that can be applied to future studies, as well as enhancing your professional skills.

Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology with us?

• Cross-subject optional modules: In Year 3, you will be able to choose from optional modules in our other subject areas of law, criminology and policing. These will help you build transferable skills valuable to employers.
• Work-based learning module: In your final year, you will spend at least 40 hours volunteering at an organisation of your choice to apply the psychological principles you have learned on the course.
  Learn from experienced lecturers: In our Psychology at ULaw module, you will explore the specialisms of your lecturers and their unique journeys through the field of psychology.
• Practical learning: We keep class sizes small so we can personalise teaching to your unique career goals.
• Award-winning Employability support: From day one to beyond graduation, you will have access to 1:1 support from our experienced Employability Service.

Thinking of a career in psychology? Or just want to explore an interest in the field? Our BSc (Hons) Psychology is a great place to start.

Our central locations and cosy campus vibes, including smaller class sizes, mean you can enjoy a personalised University experience with us.

UK Entry Requirements

Year One Entry:
Students should possess BBB-BCC at A Level (104-120 UCAS Tarriff Points) and Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English Language and Maths, or equivalent qualifications.

Foundation Year Entry:
Applicants are required to possess 48 UCAS Points from a maximum of 3 A Levels or equivalent qualifications, plus GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C/4. An interview with an academic may also form part of the application process which will take place either face-to-face or via phone/Skype.

Students who will be under the age of 18 but no younger than 17 at the commencement of the course are permitted.

Successful completion of this course will allow you to pursue further education in the field of psychology (like a PhD), or enhance your employability in areas such as health, education, management or policing, and beyond.