Are you fascinated by how humans think, feel and interact with each other and the wider world around us? Applied psychology at Royal Holloway University of London takes the study of the human experience and applies it to real-world issues, creating a broader social and occupational context for your academic studies.
You’ll join a department ranked 6th in the UK for research (The Research Excellence Framework 2014), contributing to this cutting-edge research culture with a final year research project. This flexible programme lets you tailor your learning with a range of opti...
Are you fascinated by how humans think, feel and interact with each other and the wider world around us? Applied psychology at Royal Holloway University of London takes the study of the human experience and applies it to real-world issues, creating a broader social and occupational context for your academic studies.<br/><br/>You’ll join a department ranked 6th in the UK for research (The Research Excellence Framework 2014), contributing to this cutting-edge research culture with a final year research project. This flexible programme lets you tailor your learning with a range of optional modules in your final year, including Occupational & Organisational Psychology, Human Performance: Work, Sport, & Medicine and The Ageing Brain.<br/><br/>You’ll study in one of the best-equipped psychology departments in the country, enjoying access to an on-site magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner for studying brain structure and activity, instruments for recording electrical changes in the brain (EEG), technology for tracking eye movements and more cutting-edge facilities and equipment. This friendly, inclusive department earned a 96% student satisfaction rating in the NSS 2015, and has been awarded the Athena SWAN Silver Award for its efforts to promote equality and women in science.<br/><br/>Follow your passion for applied psychology and you’ll graduate with highly developed literacy and numeracy skills, making you an attractive prospect for potential employers.<br/><br/>Apply the theory and principles of psychology to real-world issues.<br/><br/>Understand a broader spectrum of social and occupational contexts.<br/><br/>Select from a range of optional modules in your final year.<br/><br/>Contribute to cutting-edge research with a final year research project.<br/><br/>Graduate with excellent employability prospects in a variety of sectors.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C804
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,A,A Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 Pass in a relevant subject with 30 level 3 credits at Distinction , including Distinction in all Maths units. Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 6,6,6 at Higher Level with a minimum of 34 points overall. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD In Health & Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Law or Business. Other BTEC subject areas may be considered on an individual basis. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 GCSE/National 4/National 5We require at least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics. Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)D*D In Health & Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Law or Business plus one A-level grade A from the preferred subject list. Other BTEC subject areas considered on an individual basis. Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)D*DD In Health & Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Law or Business. Other BTEC subject areas may be considered on an individual basis. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD In Health & Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Law or Business plus one A-level grade A from the preferred subject list. Other BTEC subject areas considered on an individual basis. Scottish Advanced HigherA,A,A A,A,B Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalApplicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D Distinction* plus two A-levels grades AA or Distinction plus two A-levels grades AB, one of which must be from the preferred subject list. A levelA,A,A A,A,B Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Preferred subjects: Psychology, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Statistics. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £27,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |