Explore the way we think and understand human behaviour with our British Psychological Society accredited degree in Cambridge. Why study Psychology at ARU?

Our degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society and delivered in our £45m world-class Science Centre with dedicated Psychology labs.

Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.

Explore world-leading research with 98% of our Psychology research being recognised as internationally significant (REF 2023).

We provide an efficient on-campus teaching schedule coupled with excellent online support. Our Psychology course offers a quality study-life balance allowing time to be part of the university and to gain work experience.

In your final year, tailor your degree by choosing from a range of optional modules.

Psychology affects everything we do. You’re curious about people’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour – and that’s what sits at the heart of our Psychology degree. We’ll help you develop the scientific, analytical and research skills you need to become a psychologist. Together, we’ll explore the different facets of psychology including applied, social and clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience and biological psychology. By studying BSc (Hons) Psychology at ARU, you’ll immerse yourself in the science of mind and behaviour – and take the first step towards a career as a chartered psychologist. Our course features a range of optional modules so you can focus on areas of particular interest or fascination to you, giving you the freedom to explore your own interests in more depth. These range from clinical psychology to psychological therapies. You’ll gain a sound understanding of the main principals of psychology and learn about the ideas that underpin modern psychology; these include key areas such as perception, learning, memory, language, and mental health. You’ll develop your knowledge of diagnostic criteria and the importance of understanding and treating the individual. We focus on strengthening your research skills too, looking at statistics, data collection and analysis – all valuable preparation for your final-year Research Project, and your future career. As a graduate chartered member of the British Psychological Society, you could undertake further training to become a counselling or clinical psychologist, or specialise in areas like health, educational or forensic psychology. Psychologists have skills that are sought after in other industries too, including the ability to understand social behaviour and analyse data.

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules: Becoming a Researcher (30 credits) Self and Society (30 credits) Mind and Behaviour (30 credits) Clinical and Health Psychology (15 credits) Year 1 Optional Modules: The Psychology of Everyday Life (15 credits) Anglia Language Programme (15 credits) Year 2: Research in Action: Statistical Thinking (15 credits) Social Psychology: Development and Difference (30 credits) Research in Action: Qualitative Methods and Psychology in Practice (15 credts) Diagnosis and Formulation in Mental Health (15 credits) Brain, Body and Mind (30 credits) Ruskin Module (15 credits) Year 3 Core Module: Psychology Project (30 credits) Year 3 Optional Modules: Clinical Psychology (15 credits) Sex, Sexuality and Gender (15 credits) Stress and Stress Management (15 credits) Culture and Health (15 credits) Cognitive Neuroscience (15 credits) Educational Psychology (15 credits) Psychological Assessment (15 credits) Psychology in the Workplace (15 credits) Forensic Psychology (15 credits) Consumer Psychology (15 credits) Atypical Development (15 credits) Psychological Therapies (15 credits) Lifespan Development (15 credits) Groups in Conflict: Social Psychological Issues (15 credits) Cyberpsychology (15 credits) The Neuroscience of Self (15 credits)

Assessment method

Throughout the course, we’ll use a range of assessment methods to measure your progress. You’ll complete exams (both written and practical), essays, research reports, oral presentations, lab reports and a dissertation on a subject of your choice.

Professional bodies

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

British Psychological Society

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: C800

Institution code:: A60

Campus name:: Cambridge Campus

Campus code:: C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

International applicants

We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 104 points

GCSE/National 4/National 5

2025 entry requirements have been published using the current cycle information however, due to a current review these are subject to change. Please check back here for updates.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.anglia.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/psychology

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England	£9535	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9535	Year 1
Scotland	£9535	Year 1
Wales	£9535	Year 1
Channel Islands	£9535	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	£9535	Year 1

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

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