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University of Sussex · Brighton

Psychology BSc (Hons)

UndergraduatePsychologyPlacement year option

Studies cognition, development, social and biological psychology and research methods, with a professional placement option. For students planning careers in psychology, health or research.

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01Academic route

Your qualification fit

Sri Lankan GCE A-levels treated as comparable to UK A-levels grade for grade (e.g. A = A); O-level holders can apply to the International Foundation Year via the International Study Centre. Diplomas/NVQ Level 3+ may be considered.

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at University of Sussex

For 2026/27 Sri Lankan students are eligible for faculty awards and can apply for the Chancellor's International Scholarship; a Chancellor's Masters Scholarship is also listed. Amounts were not stated on the pages checked.

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Programme overview

A clearer look at Psychology BSc (Hons)

Studies cognition, development, social and biological psychology and research methods, with a professional placement option. For students planning careers in psychology, health or research.

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.

24 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.

  1. 01
    Cognition in Clinical ContextsPublished course content
  2. 02
    Individuals and GroupsPublished course content
  3. 03
    Psychology as a sciencePublished course content
  4. 04
    Analysing dataPublished course content
  5. 05
    PsychobiologyPublished course content
  6. 06
    Psychology of ChildhoodPublished course content
  7. 07
    Cognitive PsychologyPublished course content
  8. 08
    Developmental PsychologyPublished course content
  9. 09
    Discovering StatisticsPublished course content
  10. 10
    Brain and BehaviourPublished course content
  11. 11
    Quantitative and Qualitative MethodsPublished course content
  12. 12
    Social PsychologyPublished course content
  13. 13
    Experience YearPublished course content
  14. 14
    Study abroad (optional)Published course content
  15. 15
    Placement (optional)Published course content
  16. 16
    Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustPublished course content
  17. 17
    Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)Published course content
  18. 18
    American Student Loans and Federal Student AidPublished course content
  19. 19
    Autumn and spring teachingPublished course content
  20. 20
    Research DissertationPublished course content
  21. 21
    Attention: Distraction, Daydreaming and DiversityPublished course content
  22. 22
    Biological Psychology of Mental HealthPublished course content
  23. 23
    Child Language: Development, Disorders and Individual DifferencesPublished course content
  24. 24
    Children's Peer RelationshipsPublished 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 A-level offer AAB
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan GCE A-levels treated as comparable to UK A-levels grade for grade (e.g. A = A); O-level holders can apply to the International Foundation Year via the International Study Centre. Diplomas/NVQ Level 3+ may be considered.
English (IELTS)
6.0 overall, at least 5.5 in each component
English alternatives
Standard IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component

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  1. We check your eligibility and documents.
  2. We prepare and submit your application to University of Sussex.
  3. We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
  4. We guide your Student visa application.

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on sussex.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 Sussex before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.