Psychology BSc (Hons)
Canterbury Christ Church University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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

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Explore the human psyche with our Psychology degree. Whether you’re eager to learn about the relationship between the brain and behaviour or you want to become an expert in implementing psychology in practice, studying Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University will ignite your curiosity.Our degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which highlights our academic quality and gives you the opportunity to gain the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. This ...Read more

Explore the human psyche with our Psychology degree. Whether you’re eager to learn about the relationship between the brain and behaviour or you want to become an expert in implementing psychology in practice, studying Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University will ignite your curiosity.Our degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which highlights our academic quality and gives you the opportunity to gain the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. This accreditation can be a major assistance on the path of professional success as it is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.What's more, our strong connections with local community practitioners and organisations will provide you with valuable real-world experience, allowing you to make a positive impact even before graduation.Deepen your knowledge and understanding of human behaviour through a knowledge-rich, diverse, and supportive curriculum on CCCU’s degree in Psychology. As your confidence grows in your chosen field, you will undertake an independent research project, enabling you to focus on your preferred area of this discipline.


Top reasons to study with us

• Join a degree course that boasts an incredibly high student satisfaction rate – 93% of our Psychology students were satisfied with the learning resources on their course - National Student Survey 2023.
• Take a placement year to gain industry experience and enhance your CV.
• Enhance your employability by gaining a degree from a reputable university that prioritises course quality from start to finish - 98% of our Psychology students were in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course - Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023.
• Learn in our state-of-the-art facilities, including dedicated psychology laboratories and research equipment.


Professional accreditation

Our degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring quality and giving you the opportunity to gain the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.


Specialist facilities

Our Verena Holmes building, at the heart of our Canterbury Campus, houses impressive lab equipment, including a set of psychology laboratories and an excellent team of highly qualified lab technicians to support you.


Location

This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.


Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
38/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
90th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
109th
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£19,000
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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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

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Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

For this programme you will need a GCSE pass in Mathematics at grade C or 4.

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A typical offer would be BBC at A- Level or BTEC DMM or equivalent. For this programme you will need a GCSE pass in Mathematics at grade C or 4.Please see website for informationhttps://www.canterbury.ac.uk/

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For this programme you will need a GCSE pass in Mathematics at grade C or 4.Please see our website for information

Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

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

Psychology
79%
Sociology
25%
Biology
18%
History
15%
English Literature
15%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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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

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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.

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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Christ Church University , Canterbury

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has a rich history spanning over 60 years, with a strong reputation for offering courses...

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Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1QU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.4 miles away

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