University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes. You'll learn about the structure of the brain as well as the perceptions, thoughts, feelings and actions of people. In years one and two you will study core areas of psychology. You will gain a breadth of knowledge across different branches of psychology such as educational, health and forensic. In year three you will have more options to choose your modules and tailor your degree to your own interests and career aspirations. You'll develop a variety of skills and techniques such as data analysis and research methods. This course is an integrated masters. In your fourth year, you will undertake a major research project. This project is your chance to be part of the transformational research at Nottingham. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with one of the research groups in the School of Psychology. We have a broad spectrum of research interests which allows us to offer a wide range of topics for you to choose from.
Modules
In year one you will study fundamental areas of psychology. This will provide you with a broad foundation of knowledge and introduce you to a wide range of topics. You will take additional modules that look into the psychological approaches to therapy or biological approaches to addiction. You'll also learn about conditions like depression, schizophrenia, and aggression. In your second year, you will develop your knowledge with more advanced modules. Your cognitive psychology lectures will teach you about how emotions can alter memories. You'll also explore further into the disorders of mood and cognition. In year three you will study modules and topics at a higher level. You will be able to choose from a wide range of optional modules. This will help tailor your study to areas that you are particularly interested in. This includes forensic and mental health, clinical psychology, developmental disorders, and psychopathology. In year four you will complete your own research topic and dissertation. You'll have a wide choice of topics to choose from. You will study a number of optional modules throughout the year.
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:
- C803
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - A*AA - AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*DD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 9 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - AAAAB - AAABB
AS - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A
Extended Project - A
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M1 - D3, M1, M1
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| EU | £30750* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| International | £30750* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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+44 (0) 115 951 5559