Psychology

University of Plymouth
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Psychology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

112 - 128 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Interested in how people think, act and interact? Discover how thoughts, feelings and motivations shape our behaviour. A hands-on approach to learning across social, developmental, clinical, cognitive psychology and neuroscience will provide you the skills relevant across a range of careers, from education and health to business and the media. Shape the psychology graduate you want to be, and carve out your future in anything from professional psychology to marketing and management.

  • Hands-on learning in our psychology experiential learning lab. We embedded practical activities throughout the course, so you can put new knowledge into practice and build practical skills for future careers.

  • Shape the psychologist you want to be. Course choices and our option-based final year give the freedom to explore the areas of psychology that interest and benefit you the most.

  • As a successful graduate, you are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.

  • Gain valuable real-world experience by putting your skills and knowledge into practice with an optional placement year, or take part in an international exchange year by studying abroad.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 128 points
    BTEC DMM - DDM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Plymouth

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Full-time with year in industry

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Plymouth

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    2229 Therapy professionals
    2462 Probation officers
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    2225 Clinical psychologists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Plymouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000