
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology BSc (Hons)
Understanding how individuals think, feel and act isnt just a career skill, but a life skill. If you have a desire to uncover the underlying processes that influence human actions, thoughts and emotions, this BPS-accredited degree is for you.
Psychologists are highly versatile problem-solvers. They understand what motivates people to behave the way they do, using scientific principles to help improve the world around them. With professional pathways from childcare to criminal justice, and mental health to forensic science, psychologists have the power to positively impact p...
Understanding how individuals think, feel and act isnt just a career skill, but a life skill. If you have a desire to uncover the underlying processes that influence human actions, thoughts and emotions, this BPS-accredited degree is for you.<br/><br/>Psychologists are highly versatile problem-solvers. They understand what motivates people to behave the way they do, using scientific principles to help improve the world around them. With professional pathways from childcare to criminal justice, and mental health to forensic science, psychologists have the power to positively impact peoples lives.<br/><br/>This psychology degree will allow you to explore the secrets of what makes use human, what it means to be alive, and why we behave in the ways we do. Youll unlock the workings of the human brain, the processes and mechanisms of human thinking, feeling, and behaviour, and how psychologists, psychological research, and therapy can make a huge difference to society.<br/><br/>Our Psychology courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) so as long as you graduate with at least a 2.2 honours degree you will be eligible to receive the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS – a necessary qualification if you wish to pursue further training and a career as a professional psychologist.<br/><br/><strong>Why study Psychology at NTU</strong><br/>- <strong>Complete a 60-hour work placement</strong> including through our in-house NTU SHIELD programme, with the further option of a year-long sandwich placement.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Understand psychology in action</strong> by talking to practitioners, exploring our on-campus prison cell, and learning about how we impact society.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Personalise and Flex</strong> your learning with exciting options, pathways, and choose each week whether to study statistics online or in-person. <br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Our courses are accredited</strong> by the British Psychological Society (BPS), meaning youre eligible to receive the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.<br/><br/><br/><strong>This course also offers the opportunity to spend one year completing a work placement.</strong>
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
City Campus
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Course Code
C801
Institution Code
N91
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
128
128 - 136 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
Access to HE Diploma
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
120 - 128 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
120 - 128 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent).
A level
120 - 128 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
T Level
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
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