Psychology (with placement year) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Psychology (with placement year) BSc (Hons)

Understanding human behaviour is not only fascinating, but is highly valued in various contexts – from the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems to the improvement of performance at work or in sport.

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree offers a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of psychological science, and explores how this theory can be applied to real-world issues.

Teaching is influenced by the world-leading and internationally excellent research of our academic staff, who have expertise and professional experience in areas including: eating behavi...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

29/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Ashby Road
Loughborough
LE11 3TU

Application Details

Course Code

C801

Institution Code

L79

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access with 60 Credits overall including 45 at Level 3. To include 23 distinction grades, rest merit.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

35

35 (6,6,5 HL)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDD plus one A Level at grade B. We consider relevant BTEC subjects including (but not limited to): Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Sport.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Maths grade 5/C and GCSE English Language grade 6/B We may also consider applicants with a contextual indicator who have achieved Grade 5 in both GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language (or a Grade 4 in one and a Grade 6 in the other). Please refer to

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: D*D plus one A Level at grade B We consider relevant BTEC subjects including (but not limited to): Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Sport.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B

AB, plus Highers at majority A/B grades

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University.

Extended Project

We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A Levels at grades AB We consider relevant BTEC subjects including (but not limited to): Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Sport.

A level

A,A,B

AAB

T Level

For 2025 entry, T Levels are currently being considered on a case by case basis. More information can be found on our website at https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales £9,250
EU, International £28,600

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