BSc (Hons) Psychology Full-time

Learn a comprehensive and integrated approach to examining the brain and human behaviour. You'll study a wide range of phenomena. You'll also develop transferable skills you can use in any context.

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Start date/study mode:

UCAS codeC800

Duration3 years

Fee (UK)£9,790

Fee (Int)£17,500

LocationOn campus

Course summary

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology course is built around five key areas of psychology, set by the British Psychological Society (BPS). You’ll explore how the human mind has developed over time, using ideas from evolution to understand why we think and behave the way we do.

You’ll shape your studies around what interests you and where you want to go in your career. In your final year, you can choose from modules like mental health, addiction, and clinical neuropsychology.

This course is approved by the BPS. If you graduate with a 2:2 or above, you can gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). This is an important first step towards becoming a professional psychologist.

A psychology degree can take you in lots of different directions. You might follow a traditional psychology career, or use your skills in other areas that value how you think and work with people. For example:

Management
Counselling
Advertising
Policy development
Social work.

You can also choose to continue your studies after you graduate. Whatever path you take, this course gives you the knowledge and skills to move forward with confidence.

Why Sunderland for Psychology

Accreditations and approvals

My course has given me a greater understanding of the young people I work with and how their complex lives may impact how they behave and feel. This has allowed me to develop patience when engaging with them.
David Connor
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What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available, choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

Our teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, one-to-ones, and group tutorials. You'll also have personal development sessions with staff to develop your employability skills.

You’ll be assessed in a range of ways, so you can show what you’ve learned in different formats. As well as your final assessments, you’ll get regular feedback to help you improve as you go.

Assessment methods include:

Essays
Scientific reports
Presentations
Multimedia web pages
Expert witness reports
Case studies
Exams
Portfolios
Online quizzes
Academic posters
Patchwork tests
Exhibitions and poster conferences
Designing behaviour change interventions.

This course shares a common first year with BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology, BSc (Hons) Clinical Psychology, and BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling. This means you can switch to one of these routes at the end of the first year if you decide to specialise.

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is 104-120 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications. These may include A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. T Levels must be in a related subject.

You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

See how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator(opens in new tab).

Our admissions policy uses a range of flexible options to support you to study with us. This may include a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points, (or equivalent). Find out if you're eligible for a tariff point reduction.

If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

Fees and finance support

UK£9,790

International£17,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. If you're a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,790. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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Start date/study mode:

UK students

Full-time September 2026
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International students

Full-time September 2026
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Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and you're offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

For more information, view our programme specifications. These include course content, learning outcomes, and the skills you'll gain.