Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of Manchester
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Our BPS-accredited BSc Psychology degree is a flexible course consisting of compulsory and optional units both within and outside of psychology, preparing you to work in a wide range of professions and sectors.You will study four diverse themes that represent the modern discipline of psychology: mind and brain, evolution and development, adaptability and wellbeing, and psychology in society.You can gain valuable experience through our work placement schemes, with opportunities to undertake a ...Read more

Our BPS-accredited BSc Psychology degree is a flexible course consisting of compulsory and optional units both within and outside of psychology, preparing you to work in a wide range of professions and sectors.You will study four diverse themes that represent the modern discipline of psychology: mind and brain, evolution and development, adaptability and wellbeing, and psychology in society.You can gain valuable experience through our work placement schemes, with opportunities to undertake a 30-hour placement in Year 2 or a year-long placement in Year 3. We also offer opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner institutions, depending on academic performance.Our graduates are highly employable and can take their understanding of human behaviour into any workplace.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
63/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
22nd
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 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
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85%
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Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Francesca
29 Feb 24

Best is the social side and amount of students Worst is the amount of work and..Read more

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Freddie
29 Feb 24

No one goes to the student union club compared to other university student union clubs, very disappointing student union, but Accom social life amazing..Read more

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Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

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

Psychology
90%
Biology
27%
Sociology
25%
English Literature
23%
History
17%
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£29,500 per year

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Accommodation - 113-127 per week for a single self-catering room with shared facilities

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Francesca
29 Feb 24
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Best is the social side and amount of students Worst is the amount of work and...
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Freddie
29 Feb 24
Psychology BSc (Hons)
No one goes to the student union club compared to other university student union clubs, very disappointing student union, but Accom social life amazing...
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University of Manchester
Oxford Road Manchester Greater Manchester M13 9PL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Piccadilly  0.3 miles away
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