**Course details**
How do we develop empathy? How does culture affect our behaviour? Where does prejudice come from? Learn from leading researchers in their fields as you explore some of the most challenging questions in psychology today.
The BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science degree combines a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited education in psychology with a specialisation in cutting-edge behavioural science. Behavioural science is a relatively new discipline that focuses on the application of psychological principles to challenges faced by organisations ...
**Course details**<br/>How do we develop empathy? How does culture affect our behaviour? Where does prejudice come from? Learn from leading researchers in their fields as you explore some of the most challenging questions in psychology today.<br/>The BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science degree combines a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited education in psychology with a specialisation in cutting-edge behavioural science. Behavioural science is a relatively new discipline that focuses on the application of psychological principles to challenges faced by organisations in the public, private and third sector.<br/>While psychology puts an emphasis on the mental processes that underlie behaviour, behavioural science emphasises behavioural outcomes, and the design and evaluation of interventions to encourage behaviour change.<br/><br/>**Why Durham University?**<br/>Our psychology degrees offer a genuinely research-led education.<br/>You will be taught state-of-the-art research methods, along with classic and innovative theory and research in psychology, following the BPS guidelines. <br/>While learning the core principles of psychology, you will have the opportunity to work alongside academics who are leaders in their field. <br/>Our innovative approach to learning takes us beyond the traditional student-lecturer dynamic. Through a combination of practical teaching sessions, an optional placement module, and even an employability retreat we actively prepare you for working life.<br/><br/>**Facilities**<br/>You will have access to cutting-edge technologies, including the Department’s clinical and experimental facilities which include motion capture, eye tracking and biophysical recording laboratories.<br/>The Department of Psychology facilities also includes body scanners with integrated eye tracking, molecular psychology suites, VR suites with motion capture and mock environments for ecologically valid research.<br/><br/>**Rankings**<br/>**World Top 100** in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2024<br/>**Top 20** in the Complete University Guide 2025<br/>**Top 20** in the Guardian University Guide 2025<br/><br/>**Careers Opportunities**<br/>Your degree will equip you with the academic knowledge, analytical and problem-solving skills that are in demand across a wide range of professions.<br/>Our undergraduate degrees are recognised by the British Psychological Society – the first step towards a career as a psychologist.<br/>Our graduates also progress to postgraduate courses and have qualified in areas such as teaching, law, and speech and language therapy.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Durham City
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C807
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,A,B
Departments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis.
D:30,M:15
We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham.
37
General information on subjects/grades required for entry: Eighteen points (6, 6, 6) from Higher Level subjects required. We accept Maths Analysis & Approaches and Maths Applications & Interpretation.
DDD
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
DDD
A,A,A
D3,D3,D3
Not Accepted
A,A,A
Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking. Information: Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.
At Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements. Detailed entry requirements can be found on individual course entries on our courses database. https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/courses/c807/#entry-requirements-1237556
Not Accepted
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £27,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |