Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of Leicester
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What makes us tick? For psychologists, it’s the ultimate question – and one you’ll look at from many angles. When you graduate, you’ll have a wealth of insight into the human mind, as well as the ability to help people in real and meaningful ways.Study Psychology at the University Leicester and you will benefit from a flexible degree course accredited by the British Psychological Society and taught by leading academics.You’ll have the opportunity to conduct your own psychological research in ...Read more

What makes us tick? For psychologists, it’s the ultimate question – and one you’ll look at from many angles. When you graduate, you’ll have a wealth of insight into the human mind, as well as the ability to help people in real and meaningful ways.Study Psychology at the University Leicester and you will benefit from a flexible degree course accredited by the British Psychological Society and taught by leading academics.You’ll have the opportunity to conduct your own psychological research in our state-of-the art facilities including the £42 million George Davies Centre. You will also have the option to study abroad for a year in The Netherlands, or opt for a placement year in industry to further develop your employability and life skills.You will graduate with the ability to apply rigorous psychological scientific reasoning and argumentation skills to solve problems. The accredited nature of the course means that you will be eligible to receive the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society; the necessary first step on the way to becoming a professional psychologist.Our research-led teaching means you will learn from leading academics delivering cutting-edge knowledge. We also provide you with the opportunity to conduct your own psychological research, from design right through to analysis of data and write-up, ensuring that you are fully competent in the use of the statistical methods and software required to analyse the data you collect. You will study topics in developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, biological psychology, research methods and statistics, psychopathology and individual differences, and historical developments of psychological science, as well as having the flexibility to take modules in cognitive neuroscience and applied psychology. You will learn through lectures, seminars, discussion groups and practical projects carried out in one of our many specialist laboratories.Our degree is flexible enough for you to transfer to our Applied Psychology BSc or BSc Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience BSc at the end of your first year if that’s the path you wish to choose, or transfer to Medicine.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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36/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
36th
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 - 84 = 16% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
16%
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Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
92%
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Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Paige
04 Mar 24

I really like how easily accessible some of the student accommodations and the SU is to the rest of campus. I feel that the SU is very much the hub with a variety of different..Read more

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Julia
01 Mar 24

Great quality of teaching, good library and equipment. Limited space in lecture rooms and there were some accessibility issues for disabled colleague...Read more

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Psychology (Non-Specific)

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

Psychology
87%
Biology
29%
Sociology
25%
English Literature
21%
Religious Studies & Theology
16%
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£24,500 per year

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Accommodation (Single Ensuite) - 140 per week

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Paige
04 Mar 24
Psychology and Vision Sciences PhD, Mphil
I really like how easily accessible some of the student accommodations and the SU is to the rest of campus. I feel that the SU is very much the hub with a variety of different...
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Julia
01 Mar 24
Psychology and Vision Sciences PhD, Mphil
Great quality of teaching, good library and equipment. Limited space in lecture rooms and there were some accessibility issues for disabled colleague....
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University of Leicester
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The University of Leicester is a prestigious learning institution which offers ambitious students a diverse and inclusive...

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University Road Leicester Leicestershire LE1 7RH United Kingdom
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