Our science-focused psychology courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and completing your course with a 2nd-class Honours degree or above confers eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, giving you a qualification that employers understand and value. We help you apply theory to real-life situations, ensuring that you receive an ideal balance of theory and practice. Our specialist facilities include first-class labs and computing environments, and you鈥檒l be encouraged to work with staff on research projects, as well as conducting your own supervised research with the opportunity to present to your peers and psychology professionals at our annual Student Research Conference.
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Reasons to study in the School of Psychology
- 91% of our applied psychology students were satisfied with the academic support they received as well as how well the course developed knowledge and skills for the future (NSS, 2024).
- Our BSc and MSc courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society.
- Our courses are reviewed and developed in conjunction with a panel of industry professionals from the NHS, mental health support and commercial organisations to ensure they align with employers' needs.
- Our up-to-the minute technology includes a driving simulator to test hazard perception; eye-tracking software; a physiological data-acquisition system; EEG recording equipment; and KAT Walk omnidirectional VR slide mills.
- Our links with organisations across a range of sectors ensure you have the opportunity to take up a placement where you can apply your knowledge and skills while gaining valuable workplace experience.
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For 2025 entry, we are offering a number of generous scholarships to help you achieve the career of your dreams.
Our Excellence Scholarships are worth 拢2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications.
If you don鈥檛 qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for our High Achievement Scholarship offering 拢500 per year of study.
In addition, we offer other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages you may be eligible for.
Read more about our scholarships