Applied Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of Leicester
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 - 4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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3 - 4 Years

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The value of psychological expertise is recognised in all walks of life. You’ll focus on forensic, occupational and clinical psychology, working with applied psychologists and carrying out research that will set you up for a career in the field.Study Applied Psychology at the University Leicester and you will benefit from a flexible degree course accredited by the British Psychological Society and taught by leading academics.You’ll have the opportunity to conduct your own psychological research ...Read more

The value of psychological expertise is recognised in all walks of life. You’ll focus on forensic, occupational and clinical psychology, working with applied psychologists and carrying out research that will set you up for a career in the field.Study Applied Psychology at the University Leicester and you will benefit from a flexible degree course accredited by the British Psychological Society and taught by leading academics.You’ll have the opportunity to conduct your own psychological research in our state-of-the art facilities including the £42 million George Davies Centre. You will also have the option to study abroad for a year in The Netherlands, or opt for a placement year in industry to further develop your employability and life skills.You will study topics in developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, biological psychology, research methods and statistics, psychopathology and individual differences, and historical developments of psychological science. You will also study on how psychology is applied in different contexts and environments such as in health service, criminal justice system and the workplace. You will learn through lectures, seminars, discussion groups and practical projects carried out in one of our many specialist laboratories.You will graduate with the ability to apply rigorous psychological scientific reasoning and argumentation skills to solve problems. The accredited nature of the course means that you will be eligible to receive the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society; the necessary first step on the way to becoming a professional psychologist.Our research-led teaching means you will learn from leading academics delivering cutting-edge knowledge. We also provide you with the opportunity to conduct your own psychological research, from design right through to analysis of data and write-up, ensuring that you are fully competent in the use of the statistical methods and software required to analyse the data you collect.Our degree is flexible enough for you to transfer to our BSc Psychology or BSc Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience at the end of your first year if that’s the path you wish to choose, or transfer to Medicine.

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WUSCA ranking:
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36/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
36th
Applied Psychology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
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100%
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Applied Psychology graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Applied Psychology graduate salary
£18,000
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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30 Grades / Points required

AS:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

We may consider two AS-levels in place of one A2-level. General Studies accepted.

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Strong Science based course is preferred. Pass with 45 credits at Level 3 with 30 credits at distinction, plus GCSEs as above.

Two AS levels may be accepted in addition to two different full A-levels

Minimum grade B in the EPQ considered with three A-levels for alternative lower offer.

Pass Diploma with 28 points overall. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or grade 3 in HL Maths, grade 4 in a science, grade 4 in English A or grade 5 in English B if subjects not held at GCSE.

Must include English. Minimum of O4/H4 in Maths and Science.

May be considered when combined with other qualifications

May be considered when combined with other qualifications

May be considered when combined with other qualifications

Applied Science or Health and Social Care preferred. Pass Extended Diploma with DDM, plus GCSEs as above in all cases. Subsidiary Diploma and Diploma may be considered in addition to supplementary qualifications.

May be considered when combined with other qualifications

Please contact our Admissions Team at study@le.ac.uk for full details of T Levels accepted

Popular A-level subjects

Applied Psychology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
87%
Biology
29%
Sociology
25%
English Literature
21%
Religious Studies & Theology
16%
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University of Leicester
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