Psychology Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Psychology Msci (Hon)
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 (which, in year one, can be from outside psychology, to explore other areas). 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 many different areas in both theoretical and applied psychology. For example, you ca...
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.<br/><br/>In years one and three, youll have optional modules to choose from (which, in year one, can be from outside psychology, to explore other areas). 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 many different areas in both theoretical and applied psychology. For example, you can explore topics including forensic or clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging and neuropsychology, or social, educational and developmental psychology. <br/><br/>This course is an integrated masters. In your fourth year, you will undertake a major research project and in the third year a research project. This project is your chance to be part of the transformational research at Nottingham. Youll have the opportunity to work closely with one of the research groups in the School of Psychology. We have a broad spectrum of research interests which allows us to offer a wide range of topics for you to choose from.<br/><br/>Previous project topics include:<br/><br/><br/>- autism<br/><br/><br/>- anxiety and mental health<br/><br/><br/>- neurodiversity<br/><br/><br/>- spatial cognition<br/><br/><br/>- addictions<br/><br/><br/>- dyslexia<br/><br/><br/>- brain imaging<br/><br/><br/>- food and eating<br/><br/><br/>- post-traumatic growth<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C803
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,B
A,A,A,B,B
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA. The grade range is defendant on the inclusion of a Science subject.
Access to HE Diploma
D:36,M:9,P:0
or Distinction 42 and Merit 3 if no science modules are being undertaken.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36
or 776 in 3 HL subjects Or 34 total with a science HL subject or 666 in 3 HL subjects including a science
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
Including a science subject. Candidates without a science subject may be asked to attain H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2
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
DD
with either A* or A at A Level depending on the inclusion of a science subject
AS
Not Accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
plus either AAAAB or AAABB at Highers depending on the inclusion of a science subject at Higher Level.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,M1
D3,M1,M1
depending on the inclusion of a science subject. 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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
plus A Level grades A*A or AA depending on the inclusion of a science subject.
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,A,A
Depending on the inclusion of at least one science subject. A pass in the science practical element is required. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Global Perspectives are not accepted.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
B
This qualification is only accepted in combination with A level grades AA or AB
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Fees and funding
| 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 |
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