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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Study across the discipline of psychology with a focus on biological, cognitive, developmental and social aspects, with options including clinical and health.On this degree, which is recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS), you’ll learn about and gain insights into many aspects of psychology.You’ll develop a solid understanding across the subject by studying a broad range of advanced topics. You will also learn about how psychology engages with other disciplines, such as management, neuroscience, political science and psychiatry.Year 1 focuses on building your knowledge of the basic concepts, methods and theories of psychology. You’ll study biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology, and their applications. You will learn how to be creative and rigorous in research design and analysis.Year 2 is your chance to advance your knowledge in the core areas of psychology, such as cognitive neuroscience, social psychology and developmental psychology. You'll extend your research methods, skills and project work. You will also select optional units in both semesters.In your final year, you’ll complete your dissertation and learn about psychology solutions to real-world challenges. You’ll choose from a wide range of optional units related to current research topics and the expertise of academic staff. These often cover areas that aren’t always found in other psychology degrees.
Exam type
A levelA level:
A*AA Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AA Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:39 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
36 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*DD Grades / Points required
Typical Offer:A*AA in 3 A levels.Please check Further Information box for additional essential GCSE entry requirementsA level Contextual offer:AAA or A*AB in three A levels.Alternative offer:AAA in three A levels plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.
AA in two Advanced Highers.We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved AAAAA in their Highers including Mathematics.
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma, with at least 39 credits achieved at Distinction.We are able to consider the Access to HE Diploma for entry. We are looking for you to demonstrate a high academic standard, and provide evidence of a strong interest in Psychology demonstrated by extra-curricular activity, research or work experience. We are also looking for your Access to HE Diploma qualification to include units in relevant subject areas, such as Social Sciences and Natural Sciences.You must have achieved 7 or A in GCSE Mathematics or have completed at least 6 units of Level 3 Maths awarded at Merit or higher, plus 6 or B in GCSE English. However, we may be able to consider your application if you have not quite met these GCSE requirements - please get in contact to discuss this with us before applying.If your Access to HE Diploma qualification is in Humanities or Social Science, we are typically only able to consider your application if you have strong existing GCSE performance in core science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), or equivalent qualifications.You may be asked to submit a relevant piece of marked coursework for consideration.
Typical IB offer:36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in 3 Higher Level subjects.Contextual IB offer36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in a relevant subject area.We are able to consider the above BTEC qualifications in a relevant subject area. Where possible, we are looking for your BTEC qualification to include units in both Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.If your BTEC qualification is humanities-focused, we would typically only be able to consider your application if you have strong existing GCSE performance in core science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), or equivalent qualifications. If your BTEC qualification is science-focused, we would typically only be able to consider your application if you have strong existing GCSE performance in core essay-based and humanities subjects, or equivalent qualifications.
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
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