Psychology (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons)
The BA (Hons) Psychology is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.
You’ll gain a strong understanding of the theories and approaches in psychology today, preparing you to answer the world’s current challenges.
WHY THIS COURSE
The BA (Hons) Psychology gives you one of the most immersive and exciting experiences of studying human thoughts and behaviours in the UK. Your learning - like our research - would focus on innovative solutions to real societal challenges, so you’ll devel...
<strong>The BA (Hons) Psychology is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.</strong><br/><br/>You’ll gain a strong understanding of the theories and approaches in psychology today, preparing you to answer the world’s current challenges.<br/><br/><strong>WHY THIS COURSE</strong><br/><br/>The BA (Hons) Psychology gives you one of the most immersive and exciting experiences of studying human thoughts and behaviours in the UK. Your learning - like our research - would focus on innovative solutions to real societal challenges, so you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to make a measurable difference in our world.<br/><br/>Gain work experience alongside your studies by working one-on-one as a psychologist’s research assistant, undertaking an internship alongside health and wellbeing practitioners and supporting psychology outreach.<br/><br/>Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings.<br/><br/>You’ll graduate on the path to a psychologist or researcher career, with the foundations needed to specialise in areas such as clinical and educational psychology.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C810
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
120
GCSE Maths C/4 is also required. Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. We accept A Levels, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, International Baccalaureate, T Levels, AAQs and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Whilst International A-levels and BTECs aren't on the tariff calculator, we assign them the same tariff points as their UK counterparts.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £24,360 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |






































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