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Psychology

Entry requirements


GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language, Maths and Science at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for those sitting their GCSE from before 2017). Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

UCAS Tariff

128

A minimum of 80 points from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies. At least 40 of these points must be from a scientific or numerate subject. Subjects can include Psychology, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Environmental Science, Physical Education, Business Studies or Sociology. If you are studying Biology, Chemistry or Physics to meet this requirement you must also achieve a 'Pass' in the practical assessment, where that practical assessment is separated.

About this course


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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Other options

6 years | Part-time | 2024

4 years | Sandwich | 2024

Subject

Psychology

**Study a BPS accredited psychology degree. You'll use technology to support your studies in our biopsychology lab and apply your learning to the real world.**

Develop a thorough and critical understanding of psychological theory and research methods.

As part of this course you’ll:

- Apply this expertise to your study of human behaviour

- Question why humans act the way they do, delving into specialist areas including drug abuse, clinical and forensic psychology and cognitive neuroscience

- Conduct contemporary psychological research, including laboratory experiments, interviews and focus groups

- Learn from a diverse and experienced teaching team with expertise in areas such as drug addiction, stress, dreams, body image, language, emotion and child development

- Be assessed on tasks that mirror real-world activities

- Learn how to apply your knowledge in the workplace

**Find out more...**

**BPS accreditation**
This course is accredited by The British Psychological Society.

To become a practising psychologist or a Chartered Psychologist, you’ll need to:

- Study a BPS accredited degree

- Complete a postgraduate qualification

- Register with the Health and Care Professionals (HCPC)

This course is your first step towards achieving this.

**Work experience**

Completing a period of work experience will help you enhance your employability in this competitive field. Two weeks of work experience will help build your professional network and give you real-world experience. You'll talk through and reflect on those experiences when you return to university to embed them into your learning.

**Learn from experts**

You'll meet psychologists and skilled professionals working within psychology who will enable you to apply your knowledge. Your course will be taught by experts with a wealth of professional experience. They will guide your development and help you prepare and plan to take the next step when you graduate.

**Why study Psychology at Leeds Beckett University...**
- BPS accredited – on successful completion of this course you can take your next steps towards qualification as a psychologist

- Placement options - build your experience and professional network by undertaking a period of work experience

- Biopsychology lab – access specialist facilities where you’ll put learning into practice and build your practical experience

- Sandwich year option – strengthen your skills and experience, build your confidence, contacts and CV

- 95.9% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*

*Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 20-21

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:
- Mind, Brain & Behaviour
- Psychology & Mental Health
- Introducing Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology 1
- Introduction to Social & Developmental Psychology

Year 2 Core Modules:
- Social Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology 2
- Individual Differences & Work Behaviour
- Psychological Development Through the Lifespan
- Cognitive Psychology
- Behavioural Neuroscience
- Research Methods in Psychology 3
In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

Year 3 Core Modules:
- Critical & Philosophical Issues in Psychology
- Final Year Project
In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

Tuition fees

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

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:

City CampusC

Department:

Clinical and Applied Sciences

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

68%
Psychology

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Psychology (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

74%
Staff make the subject interesting
83%
Staff are good at explaining things
74%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
72%
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

79%
Library resources
86%
IT resources
76%
Course specific equipment and facilities
67%
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?

97%
UK students
3%
International students
19%
Male students
81%
Female students
71%
2:1 or above
7%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
B
D

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Psychology (non-specific)

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£17,000
med
Average annual salary
97%
med
Employed or in further education
49%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

14%
Other elementary services occupations
11%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
9%
Childcare and related personal services

20 years ago, this was a specialist degree for would-be psychologists but now it is the model of a modern, flexible degree subject. One of the UK's fastest-growing subject at degree level, and the second most popular subject overall (it recently overtook business studies), one in 23 of all graduates last year had psychology degrees. As you'd expect with figures like that, jobs in psychology itself are incredibly competitive, so to stand a chance of securing one, you need to get a postgraduate qualification (probably a doctorate in most fields, especially clinical psychology) and some relevant work experience. But even though there are so many psychology graduates — far more than there are jobs in psychology, and over 13,800 in total last year — this degree has a lower unemployment rate than average because its grads are so flexible and well-regarded by business and other industries across the economy. Everywhere there are good jobs in the UK economy, you'll find psychology graduates - and it's hardly surprising as the course helps you gain a mix of good people skills and excellent number and data handling skills. A psychology degree ticks most employers' boxes — but we'd suggest you don't drop your maths modules.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Psychology (non-specific)

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£18k

£18k

£20k

£20k

£25k

£25k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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