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...
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.<br/><br/><strong>Active learning</strong><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Real-world experience</strong><br/>You also have the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge with an optional placement year, or take part in an international exchange year by studying abroad. This builds your confidence and broadens your experience.<br/><br/><strong>Personalise your studies</strong><br/>Youll get to know the subjects you love. Our option-based final year gives you complete flexibility to focus on the areas of psychology that interest you the most.<br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- youre intrigued by how thoughts, feelings and motivations shape behaviour<br/><br/><br/>- you value hands-on learning to understand your subject<br/><br/><br/>- you seek the freedom to explore areas of psychology that interest you<br/><br/><br/>- you want to gain practical skills to set you apart in your career in education, health, business, or media. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
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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