Philosophy and Psychology BA (Hons)
University of Nottingham
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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University Park Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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University Park Campus

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SEP-25

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Course info

By combining these two unique disciplines youll gain an understanding of how:- our minds develop and function- we think about our lives, relationships and societyYou dont need to have formally studied either subject before - beginners with enthusiasm and a desire to learn welcome.**Philosophy**The first year gives you a solid foundation in the essentials such as ethics, reasoning and logic.From then on youre free to choose from our unusually wide range of optional topics.You can:- explore crime ...Read more

By combining these two unique disciplines you'll gain an understanding of how:- our minds develop and function- we think about our lives, relationships and societyYou don't need to have formally studied either subject before - beginners with enthusiasm and a desire to learn welcome.


Philosophy

The first year gives you a solid foundation in the essentials such as ethics, reasoning and logic.From then on you're free to choose from our unusually wide range of optional topics.You can:- explore crime and justice, race and gender, politics and religion- examine emerging areas like environmental and social philosophy- investigate global philosophical traditions - Western, Indian and Chinese


Psychology

Learn about the structure of the brain, as well as the perceptions, thoughts, feelings and actions of people.We'll give you a thorough grounding in key theories and concepts of:- biological- cognitive- developmental- social psychologyYou'll also examine how these apply in settings such as the education, criminal justice and mental health systems.

Key stats

Psychology
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
21st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
Philosophy
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 - 70 = 30% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
30%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Philosophy graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Philosophy graduate salary
£19,000
Psychology (Non-Specific)
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 - 70 = 30% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
30%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
86%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
M
Millie
05 Feb 23

Best aspects are the campus and lifestyle Nottingham has to offer. Worst aspects are the mental health services...Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
30 Jan 23

I have enjoyed the course thus far, I have enjoyed exploring the campus and the opportunities for meeting new people and trying new things. Student support services are extremely..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M1,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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):

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

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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

General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA and above.

including Scottish Highers AABBB.

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Merit.

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If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.

or 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DD plus 1 A Level grade A

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus 2 A Levels grades AB

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD

Considered alongside A Levels

Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

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

Psychology
89%
Biology
34%
English Literature
20%
Sociology
18%
History
18%
HESA
Philosophy

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

Psychology
54%
Religious Studies & Theology
35%
English Literature
30%
History
25%
Biology
22%
HESA

Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£30,750 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£30,750 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£30750 Per year

UCAS/IDP Connect

Latest reviews

Latest Psychology (General) reviews

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M
Millie
05 Feb 23
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Best aspects are the campus and lifestyle Nottingham has to offer. Worst aspects are the mental health services....
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
30 Jan 23
Psychology BSc (Hons)
I have enjoyed the course thus far, I have enjoyed exploring the campus and the opportunities for meeting new people and trying new things. Student support services are extremely...
Read more
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