Psychology BSc (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Our course covers all core elements of psychological study, from lifespan development, neuropsychology, and research methods to social, critical and cognitive psychology. Youll learn about a wide range of methods used in psychology research. During your studies, you might be conducting experiments, developing an independent research proposal, and learning about qualitative methodologies. We support our students to develop their natural curiosity, creating psychology graduates who are equipped ...Read more

Our course covers all core elements of psychological study, from lifespan development, neuropsychology, and research methods to social, critical and cognitive psychology. Youll learn about a wide range of methods used in psychology research. During your studies, you might be conducting experiments, developing an independent research proposal, and learning about qualitative methodologies. We support our students to develop their natural curiosity, creating psychology graduates who are equipped to explore the human experience in an ethical, empathetic, and scientific manner. Some of the topics youll study include the influence of biology and genetics on behaviour, perception and memory, mental health and cultural differences, and the importance of ethical practice.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
19/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
55th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
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 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
Employment rate
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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
£16,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Parnian
07 Nov 23

Very supportive and welcoming environment. Love the campus and staff. Would be great if they could add more variety to societies especially dance societies...Read more

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RUBY
07 Nov 23

Student support is great, feel like there’s always someone or some service to reach out to for help with whatever it is you need. Tutors are friendly and it’s not intimidating to..Read more

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A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDM Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

Grades ABB or equivalent, to include at least one relevant subject. Relevant subjects exclude: Art, Design or Performance subjects; Media Studies; General Studies.

A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.We do not accept CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education & Care (Early Years Educator - VRQ)

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum 128 UCAS Tariff Points. Acceptable subjects are Psychology, Social Sciences, Biology/Human Sciences and Health Professions

Pass Diploma with a minimum overall score of 32 or achieve minimum 128 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics

Acceptable subjects include: Business; Health and Social Care; Public Services.

Acceptable subjects include: Applied Law; Applied Science; Business; Children's Care, Learning Development; Children's Play, Learning and Development; Enterprise and Entrepreneurship; Environmental Sustainability; Forensic and Criminal Investigation; Health and Social Care; Health Professions; Personal and Business Finance; Pharmaceutical Science; Public Services; Sport and Exercise Sciences.

We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications in: Education and Childcare; Health; Healthcare Science; Science. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Distinction as a condition of offer.

Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

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

Psychology
84%
Sociology
30%
English Literature
18%
Biology
17%
Religious Studies & Theology
13%
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Parnian
07 Nov 23
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Very supportive and welcoming environment. Love the campus and staff. Would be great if they could add more variety to societies especially dance societies....
Read more
R
RUBY
07 Nov 23
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Student support is great, feel like there’s always someone or some service to reach out to for help with whatever it is you need. Tutors are friendly and it’s not intimidating to...
Read more
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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

Manchester Met is a contemporary university which is home to one of the biggest student communities in the UK....

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Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH United Kingdom
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