University of Winchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Psychology shapes every aspect of our lives, from its influence on how we interact with the world, our health and relationships, to real world impact in society including education, work and justice. Studying Psychology at Winchester opens a broad range of career opportunities. We focus on your future from the start and are committed to helping you find and work towards an exciting career. Our approach to your employability is personalised, successful, and unique to us. Join us to discover the science behind how we think, feel and behave. You will work with experienced lecturers and applied psychologists in our supportive learning community that puts your future first. Why study Psychology at Winchester You will learn in a supportive environment with all your teaching provided by a friendly team of experienced lecturers and qualified applied psychologists. • We favour small group teaching and personal tutoring to help you build your academic confidence and transferable skills. Your future is at the centre of everything we do. Our ‘Psychology Futures’ employability programme takes you on a transformative journey of self-development that will help you maximise the value of your degree and find a personally meaningful career. • Developed by our Chartered Occupational Psychologist, our unique, award-winning employability programme is embedded throughout your degree and has been applauded nationally. You will be joining a vibrant research community. Your lecturers are active researchers and experts in their field. Your course is designed to craft your research skills and you will have unlimited access to all our research labs and software. • We have extensive research facilities. Our alcohol research lab is one of only eight in the world and we are helping police improve how they collect eyewitness testimonies from people under the influence. Where your degree could take you Our BSc (Hons) Psychology is fully accredited by the British Psychological Society, so your degree could be the first step in your training as a chartered psychologist working in an applied field such as clinical, health, educational, forensic, or occupational. Or it could take you into a career in research, teaching, social work, criminal justice, marketing, human resources, or any job that involves working with other people. What our students say • 97% of students say staff are good at explaining things. • 97% of students say it’s easy to contact teaching staff when they need to. • 94% of students say the course has developed the knowledge and skills they think they will need for their future. • 94% of students say the course is well organised. National Student Survey, 2024 COURSE FEATURES
- Friendly and inclusive learning community
- Small group teaching with workshops, seminars, and hands-on practicals using our broad range of laboratory equipment and software
- Applied teaching focus – explore psychological sub-disciplines with a focus on real world applications
- Enhanced personal academic tutor support to maximise your individual learning and help you identify and work towards a meaningful career
- Learn from expert staff who are using psychological science to improve people’s lives
- Vibrant learning and research community. Receive extensive training in research methods with opportunities to get involved and participate in live research projects
- Award-winning employability programme embedded throughout your degree
- Optional placement module in your final year
Modules
For detailed information on modules you will be studying please click on the 'View course details' link at the top of this summary box.
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:
- W76
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Applicants who wish to apply for advanced standing (exemption from part of a programme) based on previous study are considered on an individual basis. Applicants are required to provide transcripts. confirming the module titles and grades they have already achieved, as well as module handbooks and/or programme specifications showing the learning outcomes of the modules completed.
International applicants
We accept a wide range of non-UK qualifications and use UK NARIC (National Recognition Information Centre) guidelines to confirm their equivalence.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Applicants are required to hold a minimum of 2 x A-level or equivalent qualifications (e.g. 2 x BTEC National Subsidiary Diplomas) and we accept all A-level subjects, including Critical Thinking, General Studies and own-language A-levels. We welcome applicants who have completed the Extended Project (EP/EPQ) and points obtained from this qualification will be included in any offer. In addition, we accept a maximum of 32 points from level 3 qualifications below A2 that are included in the tariff (e.g. AS-levels not studied at A-level, music or dance qualifications). If you are a mature student, your application will be considered on its individual merits and work or other professional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of other published requirements.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | An overall score of 6.0, including 5.5 in writing is required. If you require Tier 4 sponsorship, you will require a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on 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 | £16700 | Year 1 |
| International | £16700 | 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
For further information about any additional costs associated with this course please see the individual course page on the University of Winchester website (www.winchester.ac.uk).
Provider information
University of Winchester
Sparkford Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 4NR
Course contact details
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