30Nov
UndergraduateLeeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Study a BPS accredited BSc 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 on our BSc psychology degree. 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
- Study a BPS accredited degree
- Complete a postgraduate qualification
- Register with the Health and Care Professionals (HCPC)
- 93% of students on BSc (Hons) Psychology were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*
- 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
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Mind, Brain & Behaviour
- Psychology & Mental Health
- Introducing Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology 1
- Introduction to Social & Developmental Psychology
- 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
- Critical & Philosophical Issues in Psychology
- Final Year Project
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
How to apply
31Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE