Psychology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Psychology is the scientific study of mind, brain and behaviour. Here at York, we teach psychology as a rigorous experimental biological science. We are committed to the application of this knowledge to the benefit of all sectors of society. Many organisations are interested in explaining, understanding, predicting or changing human behaviour.
Psychologists use observation and experimental evidence to understand the relationship between our sensations and actions but also the intervening processes that underlie our behaviour. Social psychology studies interactions, group be...
Psychology is the scientific study of mind, brain and behaviour. Here at York, we teach psychology as a rigorous experimental biological science. We are committed to the application of this knowledge to the benefit of all sectors of society. Many organisations are interested in explaining, understanding, predicting or changing human behaviour.
Psychologists use observation and experimental evidence to understand the relationship between our sensations and actions but also the intervening processes that underlie our behaviour. Social psychology studies interactions, group behaviour and culture. Cognitive neuroscience examines the mechanisms of the individual brain, right down to its cells and the connections between them. We are a research-intensive department which means you will be taught by researchers of international repute who are doing world-leading research as well as delivering lectures and supervising undergraduate projects. Some of our students go on to work in fields such as health (clinical psychology), education (educational psychology) and criminal justice (forensic psychology) but most use the unique combination of scientific and statistical skills, critical thinking and analysis of human behaviour in other sectors such as marketing, human resources, management and the civil service. A high proportion of our graduates go on to further study.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A31-A16
Institution Code
Y50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Essential Subjects: A Level in a Science subject is essential. A second science subject is desirable but is not essential. We include Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, and Statistics as science subjects.
T Level
We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in a science subject has been taken.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 39.0, offer-merit: 6.0
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 39 credits at Distinction including at least 12 in Science-related units and 6 at Merit or higher.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Extended Project
If you achieve A or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
With 6 in Higher Level Science or Mathematics. A second science subject is desirable but is not essential.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in a Science subject at grade A is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Science equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A level in a Science subject is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Science equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Plus A at A Level. A Level in Science (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your CTEC as A Level Science equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
Plus AA at A Level. A Level in Science (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your CTEC as A Level Science equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus A at A Level. A Level in Science (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Science equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus AA at A Level. A Level in Science (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Science equivalent.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £33,500 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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