By combining these two unique disciplines youll gain an understanding of how:
- our minds develop and function
- we think about our lives, relationships and society
You dont need to have formally studied either subject before - beginners with enthusiasm and a desire to learn welcome.
**Philosophy**
The first year gives you a solid foundation in the essentials such as ethics, reasoning and logic.
From then on youre free to choose from our unusually wide range of optional topics.
You can:
- explore crime and justice, r...
By combining these two unique disciplines youll gain an understanding of how:<br/><br/><br/>- our minds develop and function<br/><br/><br/>- we think about our lives, relationships and society<br/><br/><br/>You dont need to have formally studied either subject before - beginners with enthusiasm and a desire to learn welcome.<br/><br/>**Philosophy**<br/>The first year gives you a solid foundation in the essentials such as ethics, reasoning and logic.<br/>From then on youre free to choose from our unusually wide range of optional topics.<br/>You can:<br/>- explore crime and justice, race and gender, politics and religion<br/><br/><br/>- examine emerging areas like environmental and social philosophy<br/><br/><br/>- investigate global philosophical traditions - Western, Indian and Chinese<br/><br/><br/>**Psychology**<br/>Learn about the structure of the brain, as well as the perceptions, thoughts, feelings and actions of people.<br/>Well give you a thorough grounding in key theories and concepts of:<br/>- biological<br/><br/><br/>- cognitive<br/><br/><br/>- developmental<br/><br/><br/>- social psychology<br/><br/><br/>Youll also examine how these apply in settings such as the education, criminal justice and mental health systems.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
University Park Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
V505
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,B,B,B
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA and above.
D:30,M:15
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Merit.
32
or 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD
Mathematics grade B/5, English (Lang or Lit) grade B/5
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DD plus 1 A Level grade A
A,A
including Scottish Highers AABBB.
D3,M1,M2
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, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus 2 A Levels grades AB
A
If you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification 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 Core Maths Qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths Qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer.
A,A,B
General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.
Considered alongside A Levels
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £30,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |