Course summary
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will mainly be delivered at our Collegiate campus until December 2024 while we get our new facilities ready. From January 2025 you will study in brand new facilities at City campus. Course Summary
- Dive into psychology and discover what makes us human.
- Develop your research skills and learn about life-changing initiatives.
- Specialise in forensic or developmental psychology, or clinical, counselling and psychotherapy.
- Test theories and boundaries with state-of-the-art equipment and research facilities.
- Collaborate with leading researchers, placement organisations and fellow students.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information. Year 1 Compulsory modules Academic Development And Personal Tuition Cognitive Processes And Psychobiology Developmental And Social Psychology Psychological Research And Design Psychological Well-Being And Individual Differences Psychology Practicals And Statistics Research Participation Year 2 Compulsory modules Applications Of Psychology Processes In Psychology Research Methods Training Elective modules Animal Psychology Applied Child Psychology Applying Psychology Critical Psychology Disorders Of Language And Reading Holistic Perception Holistic Wellbeing Human Sexual Behaviour Introduction To Counselling And Psychotherapy Psychology In Everyday Life Psychology Of Art, Communication And Well-Being Psychology Of Sport And Performance Witnesses And Victims: Forensic Psychology In Practice Work Placement (Psychology) Year 3 Optional modules Placement Year Final year Compulsory modules Psychology Research Project And Personal Tuition Elective modules Addictive Behaviours Atypical Child Development Clinical Psychology Counselling And Psychotherapy (Theoretical Perspectives) Death, Dying And Bereavement Eating Behaviours Evolutionary Psychology Forensic Psychology Health Psychology Healthy And Clinical Ageing Language And Speech Language Learning Neuropsychology Organisations Work And Psychology Parapsychology: Sceptics And Believers Perspectives On Gender Sleep And Circadian Rhythms Social And Affective Neuroscience (San) The Psychology Of Education The Psychology Of Peace And Conflict The Psychology Of Racism The Psychology Of Sexuality And Gender Weapons Of Influence
Assessment method
Coursework | Exams | Practical
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
How to apply
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 - 120 - 128 points
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience are also considered. We welcome applications from people of any age. Please contact us for further advice. Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these are considered as part of the selection process. Guidelines on personal statements and references can be found on the UCAS website. Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/psychology/bsc-honours-psychology/
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | With a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. |
https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/psychology/bsc-honours-psychology/
https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/psychology/bsc-honours-psychology/
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
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 |
EU | £17155 | Year 1 |
International | £17155 | 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
Sponsorship information
Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
Provider information
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB