Psychology
University of Portsmouth
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Psychology can change lives for the better.On this BSc (Hons) Psychology degree, which is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), you’ll study the mind and behaviour, examine how people think, act and feel – and take your first steps towards a career that really matters.Course highlightsAccess specialist psychology equipment and facilities including an observation suite, toddler and infant laboratory, psychophysiology laboratory, and digital analysis and video editing suiteHave ...Read more

Psychology can change lives for the better.

On this BSc (Hons) Psychology degree, which is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), you’ll study the mind and behaviour, examine how people think, act and feel – and take your first steps towards a career that really matters.

Course highlights
Access specialist psychology equipment and facilities including an observation suite, toddler and infant laboratory, psychophysiology laboratory, and digital analysis and video editing suite
Have the chance to study abroad or take part in a year-long work placement, boosting your employability prospects after the course
Create your own bespoke final year by choosing the subjects and specialisms that most interest you from a fully optional module list
Be inspired by regular one-on-one tutorials with experienced psychology practitioners involved in trailblazing research, including the Centre for Comparative and Evolutionary Psychology and the Dog Cognition Centre
Become eligible to apply for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (with a 2:2 or higher)

4 years sandwich with work placement

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  UCAS
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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84/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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43rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
42nd
What students say
M
Macy
28 Feb 25

such good easy access to different buildings with various places to study and do work from. could be improved by the courses being more organised. for example, my exam layout has..Read more

L
Laurence
25 Feb 25

Pros: City is cool, very walkable Staff are all nice Staff almost always help where they can. Plenty of opportunity to do student stuff Feedback taken extremely seriously Support..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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Accommodation 104- 182 Weekly cost

£19,200 per year

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Accommodation 104- 182 Weekly cost

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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

The University of Portsmouth is located in the centre of the UK’s only island city....

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University of Portsmouth
University House, Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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