Psychology BSc (Hons)
Northumbria University
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Interested in the study of people and their behaviour? Want to find out more about the workings of the human mind? Whether you’re looking for a specialist area of psychology or prefer to follow a general route, the BSc in Psychology could be the course for you.You will have the option to tailor your degree through option choice and leave with one of our specialist awards or choose to follow the more general BSc (Hons) Psychology.Depending upon which route you choose to take, the following ...Read more

Interested in the study of people and their behaviour? Want to find out more about the workings of the human mind? Whether you’re looking for a specialist area of psychology or prefer to follow a general route, the BSc in Psychology could be the course for you.You will have the option to tailor your degree through option choice and leave with one of our specialist awards or choose to follow the more general BSc (Hons) Psychology.Depending upon which route you choose to take, the following awards are potential outcomes of this course:BSc (Hons) PsychologyBSc (Hons) Psychology (Health Psychology)BSc (Hons) Psychology (Clinical Psychology)BSc (Hons) Psychology (Business Psychology)BSc (Hons) Psychology (Forensic Psychology)BSc (Hons) Psychology (Experimental Psychology)Taught by experienced, approachable research-active staff who take an innovative approach to learning, you will develop an understanding of the theories behind the ways we think and behave, examining a wide range of psychology disciplines including; cognitive psychology, psychobiology, developmental and social psychology.Lab sessions give you valuable hands-on practical experience and you’ll have access to state-of-the art facilities including the Brain Performance and Nutrition Research Centre.The work placement and your final year research project will develop your personal and professional skills, and graduates will be eligible to apply for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.

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WUSCA ranking:
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8/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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35th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
34th
Psychology (Non-Specific)
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
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91%
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Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£17,000
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Emma
23 Feb 24

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Olivia
22 Feb 24

very friendly environment good facilities lovely people very helpful lectures and staff in general great choices for food and places to study or eat or relax..Read more

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Psychology (Non-Specific)

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Psychology
84%
Sociology
22%
Biology
18%
English Literature
17%
English Language
17%
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£18,250 per year

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23 Feb 24
Psychology BSc (Hons)
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Olivia
22 Feb 24
MSc Psychology
very friendly environment good facilities lovely people very helpful lectures and staff in general great choices for food and places to study or eat or relax...
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Northumbria University
Northumbria University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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Sutherland Building, Northumberland Road Newcastle-upon-Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST United Kingdom
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