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Psychology at Leeds Trinity University - UCAS

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Course summary

Are you fascinated by how and why people behave and think? Do you want to develop the skills and knowledge that enable you to have a positive impact on society? You’ll get a thorough understanding of all core aspects of psychology coupled with insight into how psychology and psychologists can make contributions to real issues and help to make the world a better place. We’ll teach you the core areas of psychology, which include developmental, cognitive, social, biopsychology and individual differences. You’ll put this theory into practice through the professional work placements included in your degree, as well as assessments which help you to develop valuable real-world skills You will consider contemporary aspects of psychology, including its place in society and its application to ‘real-world’ issues such as environmental psychology. In your final year you can choose your specialism from a range of applied areas, including topics such as health and mental health, counselling psychology, forensic psychology and neuroscience. We create a supportive and lively learning environment in which you’ll learn through teamwork and collaboration. We’ll support you in developing your research skills from day one until your final year, when you’ll work with your supervisor to design and carry out your own psychological research project. Professional work placements Students undertake a wide variety of placements, working in schools, with community groups and charity organisations, helping to undertake research projects or develop campaigns. They also work with sports organisations as trainers, in drug rehabilitation centres, and in healthcare settings. Graduate opportunities Our Psychology graduates work in a wide variety of different fields including clinical or occupational psychology, marketing, teaching, research, human resources and healthcare. You’ll also be well-prepared for postgraduate study in health psychology or neuropsychology.

Modules

On this course you will study a selection of modules, which may include: Contemporary Issues in Psychology; Understanding Human Behaviour; Professional Development for Psychologists; Introduction to Research Skills for Psychologists; Business Psychology; Clinical Psychology; Critical Psychology; Forensic Psychology; Health Behaviour Change in Context; Psychobiology of Stress and Illness.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • British Psychological Society

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
C800
Institution code:
L24
Campus name:
Horsforth Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Student Outcomes

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65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £12000* Year 1
England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
International £12000* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

We advise students that there may be additional course costs in addition to annual tuition fees: Recommended and required reading lists will be provided at the start of your course. All the books and e-books are available from our Library to borrow but you may choose to purchase your own. On some courses there may be additional costs, such as field trips, equipment, accreditations, that may be part-funded by the University. More details will be provided at the start of the course. You'll need to include placement/s travel and associated costs too, however the University will contribute a standard amount towards your total expenditure. The University provides students with a £6 printing credit each academic year which can be topped up either on campus or online.
Psychology at Leeds Trinity University - UCAS