Psychology BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Psychology BSc (Hons)

Curious about how people think, behave and connect with others? Explore how thoughts, emotions, and motivations influence actions and society. Tailor your studies to your own interests and shape your career path to the psychologist you aspire to be.

Active learning
At Plymouth you will learn as you practise, applying your knowledge in practical activities within our psychology experiential learning lab, and building experience from the start.

Real-world experience
You also have the opportunity to apply your skills and knowl...

Course Information

2 options available

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

C800

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

112

Scottish Higher

112 UCAS Tariff points including 2 Advanced Highers.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction. Any subjects are considered.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

32

English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

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

DMM

DDM

Any subjects are considered.

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

112 to 128 UCAS Tariff points, including Irish Highers. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Scottish Advanced Higher

112 UCAS Tariff points including 2 Advanced Highers.

Extended Project

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

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

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

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

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

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

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

A level

112 points from a minimum of three A Levels. Any subjects are considered.

T Level

M

Any subject considered.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

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