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BSc (Hons) Psychology
A research-led psychology degree that also develops transferable skills for a range of careers. A foundation-year route is also offered. The programme develops human behaviour, cognition, development, social processes and psychological research methods. At undergraduate level, the course develops subject knowledge progressively alongside practical, analytical and transferable skills.
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A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Psychology
A research-led psychology degree that also develops transferable skills for a range of careers. A foundation-year route is also offered. The programme develops human behaviour, cognition, development, social processes and psychological research methods. At undergraduate level, the course develops subject knowledge progressively alongside practical, analytical and transferable skills.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on cognition, development and social behaviour, psychological research methods and statistics, applying evidence to individual and social questions. 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
- Cognition, development and social behaviour
- Psychological research methods and statistics
- Applying evidence to individual and social questions
- Study major explanations of mind and behaviour.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Research design
- Statistical analysis
- Critical evaluation
- Evidence-based communication
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 curious about mind and behaviour who are prepared to engage with scientific research, statistics and critical evaluation. 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:
- Assistant psychologist
- Research assistant
- People or wellbeing professional
- Further professional psychology training
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.
34 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.
- 01DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGYModule PSYC130
- 02BRAIN AND COGNITIONModule PSYC131
- 03SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCESModule PSYC132
- 04BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGYModule PSYC133
- 05RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS 1Module PSYC136
- 06LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND WELLBEINGModule PSYC230
- 07COGNITION AND COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCEModule PSYC231
- 08CLINICAL AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGYModule PSYC232
- 09PSYCHOBIOLOGY & MOTIVATIONModule PSYC233
- 10RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS 3Module PSYC234
- 11RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS 4Module PSYC235
- 12RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS 2Module PSYC236
- 13RESEARCH PROJECTModule PSYC340
- 14APPETITE REGULATION AND OBESITY: HEALTH AND NEUROSCIENCE PERSPECTIVESModule PSYC310
- 15FORENSIC AND INVESTIGATIVE PSYCHOLOGYModule PSYC311
- 16GREAT DEBATES IN PSYCHOLOGYModule PSYC301
- 17PSYCHOBIOLOGY OF PAINModule PSYC317
- 18PSYCHOLOGY OF AGEINGModule PSYC344
- 19SYSTEMATIC REVIEW 1Module PSYC330
- 20SYSTEMATIC REVIEW 2Module PSYC343
- 21THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PSYCHOSISModule PSYC334
- 22TYPICAL AND ATYPICAL LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENTModule PSYC339
- 23TOPICS IN APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGYModule PSYC348
- 24MEDIA PSYCHOLOGYModule PSYC326
- 25CYBERPSYCHOLOGY-HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTIONModule PSYC327
- 26PSYCHOLOGY VIRTUAL WORK BASED EXPERIENCEModule PSYC358
- 27BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE IN PSYCHOLOGYModule PSYC398
- 28PSYCHOLOGY WORK BASED EXPERIENCEModule PSYC399
- 29THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HEALTHModule PSYC336
- 30PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCESModule PSYC347
- 31NEUROPSYCHOLOGY OF THE VISUAL ARTSModule PSYC354
- 32POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGYModule PSYC356
- 33THE PSYCHOLOGY OF AUTISMModule PSYC357
- 34CONFLICT PSYCHOLOGYModule PSYC324
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A levels ABB
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Passes in three subjects in Sri Lankan or London A-levels at the grades required for the course (e.g. AAB–ABB); otherwise a Foundation Certificate at University of Liverpool International College
- English (IELTS)
- 7.0 overall, no component below 6.5
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on liverpool.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 University of Liverpool before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.