Psychology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology BSc (Hons)
Study the science of behaviour and the mind. Build sharp research skills, tackle real challenges, and make an impact with this BPS-accredited psychology degree.
Why do people think, feel, and act the way they do? Psychology helps you understand it - and turn that insight into change.
On this BSc Psychology degree, youll explore human behaviour through a balance of scientific theory, research, and real-world application. From day one, youll begin building the skills to investigate behaviour, analyse evidence, and think through the lens of a psycholo...
<strong>Study the science of behaviour and the mind. Build sharp research skills, tackle real challenges, and make an impact with this BPS-accredited psychology degree.</strong><br/><br/>Why do people think, feel, and act the way they do? Psychology helps you understand it - and turn that insight into change.<br/><br/>On this BSc Psychology degree, youll explore human behaviour through a balance of scientific theory, research, and real-world application. From day one, youll begin building the skills to investigate behaviour, analyse evidence, and think through the lens of a psychologist.<br/><br/>Youll study core areas such as cognitive, biological, developmental, and social psychology; alongside contemporary modules like mental health, cyberpsychology, addiction, and body image, connecting theory to todays biggest challenges.<br/><br/>At Leeds Beckett, you wont just learn about psychology - youll do it. Through practical research, lab work, and applied projects, youll design studies, analyse data, and explore how psychology can improve lives and communities.<br/><br/>As part of this course, youll:<br/>• Explore essential psychology theory spanning mind, brain, and behaviour<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Design and conduct research using professional methods, facilities, and tools<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Become skilled in analysing data using statistical techniques<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Apply psychology to pressing societal challenges like mental health and crime<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Build exceptional critical thinking, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills<br/><br/><br/><br/>By graduation, youll have the knowledge, research expertise, and mindset to pursue a range of careers related to psychology, including taking your next steps towards qualifying as a psychologist.<br/><br/><strong>Find out more</strong><br/><strong>A BPS-accredited course</strong><br/>This psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) - your first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist. From here - if you meet the requirements - you can become a Graduate member and progress to postgraduate study, training, and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).<br/><br/><strong>Study modules that youre interested in</strong><br/>Alongside a solid foundation in the core areas of psychology, youll choose from a range of optional modules to focus on the topics that interest you most. Explore how psychology applies to everyday life covering: sport, physical activity, education, crime, consumerism, relationships, addiction, and more.<br/><br/><strong>Get hands-on with psychology</strong><br/>Throughout your course, youll work in specialist labs and research spaces, gaining experience with the same tools and techniques used by professional psychologists. From experiments to interviews and data analysis, youll build practical skills that bring theory to life. The course also has built-in work-based opportunities to apply your learning in real-world contexts, including the option to take a placement year.<br/><br/><strong>Turn insight into impact</strong><br/>Psychology has the power to change lives. Youll apply your learning to pressing societal challenges, understanding behaviour to improve mental health, influence policy, and support communities.<br/><br/><strong>Why study the BSc Psychology course at Leeds Beckett University?</strong><br/>• Exceptional teaching - 99% of students on BSc (Hons) Psychology were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study a British Psychological Society (BPS)-accredited degree, the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore real, contemporary issues like mental health, addiction, and digital behaviour, applying theory to challenges shaping our world<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop practical skills - design studies, run experiments, and analyse authentic data using specialist equipment and facilities like our biopsychology lab<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Shape your degree with a range of optional modules to focus on areas youre interested in, including forensic, social, or health psychology<br/><br/><br/><br/>*National Student Survey 2025
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
City CampusC
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Course Code
C800
Institution Code
L27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
120
A minimum of 72-80 points from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language, Maths and Science at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for those sitting their GCSE from before 2017). Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
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