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Learn how we interact with each other and about the decisions we make. Study the brain and a wide range of phenomena. Graduate and apply what you've learnt in many contexts.
Watch our Psychology webcastThis Psychology course allows you to consider 'big issues' in contemporary psychology as well as studying pioneering approaches and major thinkers.
Choose modules in your final year that suit your particular interests, including mental health and illness, addiction and clinical neuropsychology.
Teaching methods include, lectures, seminars, group work and e-learning. We encourage you to develop independent study skills.
You will also have opportunities to present ideas to other students and develop concepts within groups. Teaching takes advantage of the University’s specialist psychological and computer laboratories.
As well as assessments that count towards your degree, there are also on-going assessments for feedback and consolidating your learning. Assessment methods include written coursework, projects, presentations and exams.
Our typical offer is:
Qualification | Minimum grade |
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High School Diploma along with one of the following at the required grade - SAT I and SAT II, ACT or Advanced Placement | GPA 3.0 or above and: Sat score of 1250/1600 from SATs AP (Grades 3+ in at least 3 subjects) ACT (score of 30+) |
If your qualification is not listed above, please contact the Student Administration team at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk for further advice.
If you don't meet our standard entry requirements, we also offer this course with an Integrated Foundation Year.
If English is not your first language, please see our English language requirements.
The annual fee for this course is:
Learn more about settled status, pre-settled status, special discounts, visa requirements and Common Travel Area (CTA) agreements for the Republic of Ireland applicants in our Help and Advice article.
Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
Graduates from this course can move into a broad range of careers spanning management, personnel, social work, public services, counselling and advertising, or alternatively, pursue postgraduate qualifications in specific fields of psychological practice such as clinical or forensic psychology.
If you decide to develop a career in psychological practice, a key benefit of our course is its accreditation by The British Psychological Society. If you achieve at least a second class honours, you will have the graduate basis for Chartered Membership with the Society. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
I particularly enjoy the lectures from practicing psychology professionals.
I was made to feel welcome and put at ease straight away.
The relationship with the lecturers was brilliant.
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