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Psychology with a Year Abroad

Entry requirements


A level

A*,A,A

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).

Access to HE Diploma

D:39,M:6,P:0

Access to Science Diploma (or similar subject). Level 3 study must include study of at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Additionally, minimum grade 6/B in GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent).

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D2,D3,D3

Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. Must include at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).

GCSE/National 4/National 5

All applicants must obtain or have obtained grade 6 or B in GCSE Mathematics

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

35

including 7,6,6 at Higher Level with at least one Higher Level in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Additionally, minimum grade 6/B in GCSE Mathematics. Note the total IB point score of 35 includes TOK/EE. Note: IB students studying the new Maths curriculum would be required to study either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level to meet the subject requirement for this programme.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H1,H1,H2,H2,H2

Must include at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).

Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A

Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Must include at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Additionally, minimum Standard Credit Grade/Intermediate 2/National 5 Mathematics if not taken at Higher.

Scottish Higher

A,A,B

Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.

UCAS Tariff

93-152

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About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time with time abroad | 2024

Subject

Psychology

Our Psychology BSc will introduce you to a number of approaches to the application of psychological science and help you to explore their application to a variety of contemporary challenges. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), who highlighted five areas of particular strength in our course, including the emphasis on research-led teaching and the potential for students to benefit greatly from the research expertise of our world-leading Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN).

**Key benefits**

- Our teaching is delivered by world experts, enriched by current research at the IoPPN, one of the world's leading centres for interdisciplinary research in psychiatry and psychology.

- We have unique partnerships with the South London & Maudsley Hospital (SLaM) and clinician-scientists that allow placements and voluntary work for our students.

- Students have the opportunity to apply for a four-year programme with an additional year taking the form of either a professional placement or a year abroad.

- The Department of Psychology is one of the best-known and largest centres for clinical and health psychology and is home to the to the UK's oldest Clinical Psychology training programme.

- Our course offers a rich combination of research and clinical expertise.

Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

King's College London, University of London

Department:

Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience

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88%
Psychology

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Psychology (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

88%
Staff make the subject interesting
91%
Staff are good at explaining things
87%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
77%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

84%
Library resources
87%
IT resources
92%
Course specific equipment and facilities
73%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

62%
UK students
38%
International students
13%
Male students
87%
Female students
90%
2:1 or above
8%
First year drop out rate

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