Academic Journey
Duration: 4 years (including the Foundation Year)
Accreditation: British Psychological Society (BPS) — eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership
Inside the Learning Segments
Foundation Year
Preparing for University Success
Exploring the Social World
Advancing your Academic Skills
Examining Social Justice
Planning for Your Future Success
Investigation & Innovation Project
Level 4 (Year 1)
Introduction to Studying Psychology
Social Psychology
Exploring Research in Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Biological Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Level 5 (Year 2)
Qualitative Research Methods
Quantitative Research Methods
Personality and Intelligence
Positive Psychology
Electives (choose two) from: Forensic Psychology; Sport & Exercise Psychology; Occupational Psychology; Clinical & Health Psychology; Child Development & Educational Psychology; Coaching Psychology
Level 6 (Year 3)
Professional Development (20 credits)
Research Project (40 credits)
Electives (choose three): Counselling Psychology: Mental Health & Illness; Behavioural Neuroscience & Neuropsychology; Political Psychology; Cyber Psychology; Gender & Sexuality
Standard entry: At least 60 Level 2/3 credits, with a minimum of 15 at Level 3 (e.g., GCSEs, A-Levels, BTECs)
Non-standard entry: Around 2 years of relevant work experience (some within the past year)
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in all components) or equivalent
Discover Your Career Direction
You’ll graduate with strong analytical, research, communication, and interpersonal skills. The degree prepares you to work in roles that involve understanding human behaviour, collecting and interpreting data, helping people, or supporting mental health. With the foundation year, even if you didn’t have strong prior qualifications, you’ll have caught up ready for the full degree.
Career routes
Graduates often pursue roles such as:
Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (with further training)
Mental Health Practitioner
Data Analyst
Forensic or Occupational Psychologist
Educational or Child Development roles
Human Resources / Wellbeing roles
Further study pathways (Master’s, specialisations)