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University of Sunderland · Sunderland

BSc (Hons) Psychology

UndergraduatePsychology

Studies human behaviour, cognition, development and research methods, with an integrated foundation year option. Prepares students for postgraduate psychology training or careers in health, education and HR.

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01Academic route

Your qualification fit

Sri Lankan GCE Advanced Level with 60% overall (e.g. BSc Computer Science); International Foundation Programme available if below direct entry

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at University of Sunderland

Global Leaders Scholarship: tuition fee reduction of up to £6,000 for new international students starting on-campus undergraduate, MPharm or postgraduate taught courses in 2027/28 (amount depends on course).

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Programme overview

A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Psychology

Studies human behaviour, cognition, development and research methods, with an integrated foundation year option. Prepares students for postgraduate psychology training or careers in health, education and HR.

This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on strategic people management and organisational performance, talent, employee relations and changing workplaces, people analytics, inclusion and organisational development. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.

Course focus

What you can expect to explore

  • Strategic people management and organisational performance
  • Talent, employee relations and changing workplaces
  • People analytics, inclusion and organisational development
  • Cognition, development and social behaviour

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Workforce planning
  • People-data interpretation
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Organisational problem-solving

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.
  • Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?

A strong fit for students interested in how organisations attract, develop and support people while managing change responsibly. 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:

  • HR adviser or manager
  • Talent-development specialist
  • People analytics specialist
  • Organisational development consultant

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.

8 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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    Scientific reportsPublished course content
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    Multimedia web pagesPublished course content
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    Expert witness reportsPublished course content
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    ExamsPublished course content
  5. 05
    Online quizzesPublished course content
  6. 06
    Academic postersPublished course content
  7. 07
    Patchwork testsPublished course content
  8. 08
    Exhibitions and poster conferencesPublished course content

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

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Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic
Typical offer 104–120 UCAS Tariff points from Level 3 qualifications
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan GCE Advanced Level with 60% overall (e.g. BSc Computer Science); International Foundation Programme available if below direct entry
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on sunderland.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 Sunderland before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.