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Psychology with Health and Wellbeing in Society at De Montfort University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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De Montfort University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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15Nov
De Montfort University - Open Day - 15 November
Undergraduate

Course summary

You will be guided through our research-informed understanding of the human mind supplemented with a focus upon health and well-being. Anyone interested in working within a substance abuse, mental wellbeing, or health-related behavioural change context would find this programme to be rewarding. The programme builds critical thinking, communication, and research skills, plus industry-specific expertise in data analysis and presentation. Our graduates go on to succeed in fields like criminal justice, education, social work, healthcare, research, advertising, and HR. You’ll study core areas of psychology including biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, with topics such as personality, intelligence, and research methods. You can also tailor your studies with personal modules in Year 3 to match your interests.

  • BPS accredited: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), setting you on the path to becoming a chartered psychologist.
  • Focused learning: Modules are delivered through our block teaching approach, so you can concentrate on one subject at a time.
  • Personalise your course: Choose from a wide range of optional modules in Year 3 to align your degree with your career goals.
  • Graduate destinations: This course prepares graduates for roles in health, wellbeing, and organisational support. Alumni have secured roles with major employers including Capital One Bank, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, and the University of Warwick, in areas such as occupational therapy, HR, and risk operations.
  • Authentic facilities: Dedicated labs, research spaces, and the latest analysis software.
  • Research-informed teaching: Learn from researchers in Health Psychology, Cognition & Neuroscience, Psychology & Technology, and Self & Identity.
  • Global experience: Study abroad with DMU Global, with recent trips to Paris and Kuala Lumpur.

Modules

FIRST YEAR Block 1: Professional Skills for Psychologists Block 2: Core Areas and Research Methods 1 Block 3: Psychological & Sociological Theories of Health and Illness Block 4: Core Areas and Research Methods 2 SECOND YEAR Block 1: Mind, Brain and Behaviour Block 2: Psychology across the Lifespan Block 3: Elective Module: Psychology and Mental Health or Psychology of Social Problems Block 3: Application of Social Theories of Health and Illness Block 4: Personality and Social Psychology THIRD YEAR Core modules: Block 1: Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology Block 1: Employability Skills and Psychology Block 2: choose one optional module from: Counselling Psychology Cognitive Neuropsychology Wellbeing and Positive Psychology Introduction to Data Science for Psychologists Loss, Grief and Bereavement: Cultural, Social, and Therapeutic Perspectives Psychology of Addiction Psychology and Culture: Global Issues and International Perspectives Psychology of Human Rights, Activism and Social Justice Block 3: choose one optional module from: Mental Health and Wellbeing Health, Technology and Society Social Exclusion and Health Gender, Health and Healthcare Block 4: Psychology Project

Assessment method

Assessment combines various methods including:

  • Essays
  • Written exams
  • Multiple choice exams
  • Presentations
  • Podcasts
  • Portfolios
  • Critical reviews
As well as more innovative methods such as research reports, critical reviews of research papers and portfolio assignments. In your final year you will also complete a 6000-8000 word dissertation.

How to apply

14Jan

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:
C8B9
Institution code:
D26
Campus name:
Leicester Campus
Campus code:
Y

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
75%
Go onto work and study

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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
EU £16250 Year 1
International £16250 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

*subject to the government, as is expected, passing legislation to formalise the increase Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government
Psychology with Health and Wellbeing in Society at De Montfort University - UCAS