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BSc in Psychology

University of Leicester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

We have an extensive program of lectures and talks from invited speakers. Chartered psychologists from a broad range of areas (occupational, clinical, forensic, and counseling) give insights into how they achieved their career paths and what the subject can involve.

Our annual careers event in the summer term, 'Intentions after Graduation,' is designed to help you focus on potential careers and the ways into them. Our careers activity is based on feedback from current students – our focus is on your priorities.

We also have a departmental Careers Tutor who organizes regular employability events and will provide you with individual advice relating to your career plans.

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

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Historical Perspectives in Psychology

  • Introduction to Brain and Behaviour

  • Introduction to Sensation, Perception, and Cognition

  • Introduction to Developmental, Social, and Applied Psychology

  • Psychological Research Skills 1

  • Psychological Research Skills 2

  • Thinking and Communicating Like a Psychologist 1

  • Thinking and Communicating Like a Psychologist 2

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Information Processing and Cognition

  • Practical Research Skills in Psychology

  • Psychology Research Project

  • Psychopathology: an integrated approach to disorders of the mind

  • Social and Developmental Psychology

Option modules

  • Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience

  • Topics in Professional Psychology

3 Year 3
  • Year in Industry or Abroad (optional)

4 Year 4

Core modules

  • Advanced Social and Developmental Psychology

  • Brain and Cognition

Option modules

  • Clinical Psychology

  • Individual and Interactive Decision Making

  • Forensic Psychology

  • Psychology Across the Lifespan

  • Visual Cognition: From the laboratory to the real world

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

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.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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