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Undergraduate BSc (Hons)

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Psychology

Study a BPS accredited psychology degree. You'll use technology to support your studies in our biopsychology lab and apply your learning to the real world.

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Psychology

Course Overview

  • UCAS code


    C800

  • Institution code


    L27

  • Main location


    City Campus

  • Attendance


    Full-Time

  • Duration


    3 Years

  • Start date


    19 Sep 2022

Develop a thorough and critical understanding of psychological theory and research methods. 

As part of this course you’ll:

  • Apply this expertise to your study of human behaviour
  • Question why humans act the way they do, delving into specialist areas including drug abuse, clinical and forensic psychology and cognitive neuroscience
  • Conduct contemporary psychological research, including laboratory experiments, interviews and focus groups
  • Learn from a diverse and experienced teaching team with expertise in areas such as drug addiction, stress, dreams, body image, language, emotion and child development
  • Be assessed on tasks that mirror real-world activities
  • Learn how to apply your knowledge in the workplace
     

BPS accreditation 

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

To become a practising psychologist or a Chartered Psychologist, you’ll need to:

  • Study a BPS accredited degree
  • Complete a postgraduate qualification
  • Register with the Health and Care Professionals (HCPC)

This course is your first step towards achieving this.  

Work experience 

Completing a period of work experience will help you enhance your employability in this competitive field. Two weeks of work experience will help build your professional network and give you real-world experience. You'll talk through and reflect on those experiences when you return to university to embed them into your learning.  

Learn from experts 

You'll meet psychologists and skilled professionals working within psychology who will enable you to apply your knowledge. Your course will be taught by experts with a wealth of professional experience. They will guide your development and help you prepare and plan to take the next step when you graduate.  

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Why study Psychology at Leeds Beckett University...

  1. BPS accredited course to enable your next steps towards working as a psychologist  
  2. Placements available to build your experience and professional network  
  3. Access to specialist biopsychology lab 
  4. Sandwich year option
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BSc (Hons) Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology student Harry talks about his experiences at Leeds Beckett.

Everything you need to know

Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.

Entry requirements

96

points required

If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.

We have now welcomed students from over 140 countries across the globe. If you are interested in studying with us you can find your country and get all the information you'll need about entry requirements and how to apply.

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Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Our silver status in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework, reflects our commitment to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.

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