Psychology BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Psychology BSc (Hons)

Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes. Youll learn about the structure of the brain as well as the perceptions, thoughts, feelings and actions of people.

In years one and three youll have optional modules to choose from. This is your chance to explore the areas of psychology that you find interesting. As we have experts from across the spectrum of psychology, we are able to offer you a choice from different areas. Forensic and Mental Health is a popular option. This module looks at offending behaviours, including the neuroscience behind them. Youll also exa...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

University Park Campus

Course Address
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD

Application Details

Course Code

C800

Institution Code

N84

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B,B

A,B,B,B,B,B

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA

Access to HE Diploma

D:36,M:9,P:0

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

or 666 in 3 HL certificates

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

D*DD

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

H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2

H2,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade 5 (B), English grade 5 (B)

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

D*D

in conjunction with an A Level grade A

AS

Not Accepted

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A

Including AABBB to ABBBB in Highers.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M1,M1

D3,M2,M3

Cambridge Pre-U Certificate (Global Perspectives & Independent Research) Not accepted

Extended Project

A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and an alternative offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

A

B

This qualification is only accepted in combination with A level grades AA or AB

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

D

in conjunction with two A Levels at grade A

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

Please email https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/enquiry.aspx for further information

A level

A,A,A

A,B,B

A pass in the science practicals element is required. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Global Perspectives are not accepted.

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