Psychological and Behavioural Sciences BA (Hons)
University of Cambridge
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Our coursePsychology is very diverse – overlapping with and contributing to many other disciplines such as anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, neuroscience, philosophy and sociology.Psychological and Behavioural Sciences (PBS) at Cambridge gives you the opportunity to study cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology within the broader context of the behavioural sciences.The course covers, for example, cognitive psychology, psychopathology, language, brain mechanisms, gender, ...Read more

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Psychology is very diverse – overlapping with and contributing to many other disciplines such as anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, neuroscience, philosophy and sociology.

Psychological and Behavioural Sciences (PBS) at Cambridge gives you the opportunity to study cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology within the broader context of the behavioural sciences.

The course covers, for example, cognitive psychology, psychopathology, language, brain mechanisms, gender, family relationships and influences, personality, and group social behaviour. A wide range of options enable you to study the topics that interest you most in greater depth.

Professional accreditation and careers

The University’s teaching of psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This means that students who successfully graduate (with at least second class Honours) achieve the ‘graduate recognition’ needed to pursue a career in psychology.

Many students continue with further study and research, and graduates are eligible for admission to professional courses in clinical, educational, forensic or applied psychology. Recent graduates of psychology at Cambridge have gone on to positions in psychology and related fields, as well as careers in social, community and charity work, research and teaching.

Our course also equips you with skills and knowledge applicable in a range of professional sectors, including the media, management, the Civil Service, finance, law and business. Some of our former students have gone on to work in destinations as varied as global communications firm Edelman, the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, the Cabinet Office, and Arsenal Football Club.

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Psychology (Non-Specific)
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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 - 99 = 1% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
1%
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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85%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£20,000
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01 Feb 22

Facilities well equipped..Read more

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14 Jul 20

I have loved my uni experience, mainly due to the friends I have made - partly at college and also through sport. I would also recommend thouroughly researching your course..Read more

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A*A*A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

41 - 42 Grades / Points required

Minimum A level offer: A*A*APlease check the website for subject requirements for this course (www.cam.ac.uk/courses)

Minimum IB offer level: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher LevelPlease check the website for subject requirements for this course (www.cam.ac.uk/courses)

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Psychology (Non-Specific)

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

Psychology
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Napat
01 Feb 22
Psychological and Behavioural Sciences BA (Hons)
Facilities well equipped...
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14 Jul 20
Psychological and Behavioural Sciences BA (Hons)
I have loved my uni experience, mainly due to the friends I have made - partly at college and also through sport. I would also recommend thouroughly researching your course...
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University of Cambridge
Silver Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9ET United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cambridge  0.7 miles away

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