Course Overview

Study Applied Psychology at the University of Leicester, and you will benefit from a flexible degree course accredited by the British Psychological Society and taught by leading academics. Youll have the opportunity to conduct your psychological research in our state-of-the-art facilities, including the £42 million George Davies Centre. You will also have the option to study abroad for a year in The Netherlands or opt for a placement year in industry to develop your employability and life skills further. You will explore topics in developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, biological psychology, research methods and statistics, psychopathology and individual differences, and historical developments of psychological science. You will also study how psychology is applied in different contexts and environments, such as the health service, the criminal justice system, and the workplace. You will learn through lectures, seminars, discussion groups, and practical projects in one of our many specialist laboratories.

General Eligibility

A-levels: ABB/BBB. We may consider two AS-levels in place of one A2 level. General Studies accepted.

EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B.

GCSE: Five subjects at grade C/4 to include English Language, Mathematics or Statistics, and a science (acceptable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science or Additional Science)

Access to HE Diploma: Strong Science based course is preferred. Pass with 45 credits at Level 3 with 30 credits at distinction, plus GCSEs as above.

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points overall. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or grade 3 in HL Maths, grade 4 in science and English if subjects not held at GCSE.

BTEC Nationals: Applied Science or Health and Social Care preferred. Pass Extended Diploma with DDM, plus GCSEs as above in all cases. Subsidiary Diplomas and Diplomas may be considered in addition to supplementary qualifications.

T Levels: Merit. Please contact our Admissions Team for full details of T Levels accepted.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.