A BPS-accredited degree in Cambridge covering applied, social and clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience and biological psychology. It builds the scientific and research skills needed for further training as a psychologist, and a placement year is available.
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Two GCE A-Level passes (or local Sri Lankan A-Levels) at grade C or above in relevant subjects, or a recognised foundation programme. ARU College offers foundation and first-year routes for students who do not qualify.
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Potential funding at Anglia Ruskin University
International undergraduates automatically get a fee discount of up to £5,000 (lower award) or £7,000 (higher award) over the course, with £2,000 or £4,000 off the first year. The International Postgraduate Scholarship gives up to £4,000 to MBA students and ARU graduates.
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Programme overview
A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Psychology
A BPS-accredited degree in Cambridge covering applied, social and clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience and biological psychology. It builds the scientific and research skills needed for further training as a psychologist, and a placement year is available.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on biological mechanisms of health, disease or living systems, laboratory investigation and scientific evidence, research design, data analysis and contemporary bioscience. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
Biological mechanisms of health, disease or living systems
Laboratory investigation and scientific evidence
Research design, data analysis and contemporary bioscience
Cognition, development and social behaviour
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
Laboratory practice
Scientific data analysis
Research-method evaluation
Technical reporting
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who enjoy laboratory science and want to investigate living systems, health, disease or biotechnology through evidence. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
Laboratory scientist
Biomedical or biotechnology professional
Clinical research assistant
Life-science analyst
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
30 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
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Becoming a Researcher30 credits
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Self and Society30 credits
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Mind and Behaviour30 credits
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Clinical and Health Psychology15 credits
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The Psychology of Everyday Life () *15 credits
06
Anglia Language Programme () *15 credits
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Research in Action: Statistical Thinking15 credits
08
Social Psychology: Development and Difference30 credits
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Ruskin Module15 credits
10
Research in Action: Qualitative Methods and Psychology in Practice15 credits
11
Diagnosis and Formulation in Mental Health15 credits
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Brain, Body and Mind30 credits
13
Psychology Project30 credits
14
Professional Skills in Clinical Settings () *15 credits
15
Sex, Sexuality and Gender () *15 credits
16
Stress and Stress Management () *15 credits
17
Culture and Health () *15 credits
18
Cognitive Neuroscience () *15 credits
19
Educational Psychology () *15 credits
20
Psychological Assessment () *15 credits
21
Psychology in the Workplace () *15 credits
22
Forensic Psychology () *15 credits
23
Consumer Psychology () *15 credits
24
Atypical Development () *15 credits
25
Psychological Therapies () *15 credits
26
Lifespan Development () *15 credits
27
Groups in Conflict: Social Psychological Issues () *15 credits
28
Cyberpsychology () *15 credits
29
The Neuroscience of Self () *15 credits
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Work Placement - Psychology and Sport Sciences120 credits
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
Academic
Sri Lankan A-Levels: two passes at grade C or above in relevant subjects
Sri Lankan qualifications
Two GCE A-Level passes (or local Sri Lankan A-Levels) at grade C or above in relevant subjects, or a recognised foundation programme. ARU College offers foundation and first-year routes for students who do not qualify.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on aru.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Anglia Ruskin University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.
BSc (Hons) Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University | Fees & Entry | GEC