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BSc (Hons) Psychology
Builds a broad understanding of psychology through active learning and research methods. Suits students considering careers in mental health, education, research or further professional training.
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Builds a broad understanding of psychology through active learning and research methods. Suits students considering careers in mental health, education, research or further professional training.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on cognition, development and social behaviour, psychological research methods and statistics, applying evidence to individual and social questions. 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
- Cognition, development and social behaviour
- Psychological research methods and statistics
- Applying evidence to individual and social questions
- Learning, teaching and inclusive practice
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.
- 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 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.
14 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.
- 01Bias-Busters - Thinking Critically About PsychologyPublished course content
- 02Engaging Minds: Psychological Issues and their Impact on The FuturePublished course content
- 03Introduction to Mental Health and PsychopathologiesPublished course content
- 04Investigating Human Behaviour: An Introduction to Psychological Research MethodsPublished course content
- 05Psychology and the Individual: Empowerment and InnovationPublished course content
- 06The Psychology of (Almost) EverythingPublished course content
- 07Applying Social Psychology to a Complex WorldPublished course content
- 08Biological PsychologyPublished course content
- 09Cognition; investigating how we think, remember and understandPublished course content
- 10Developmental PsychologyPublished course content
- 11Individual DifferencesPublished course content
- 12Unlocking Potential with PsychologyPublished course content
- 13Change Makers: Psychology for a Better WorldPublished course content
- 14Psychology DissertationPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Typically 96-120 UCAS tariff points from at least two A levels or equivalent, plus GCSE English and maths (2027-28 entry).
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Year 1: standard UK entry requirements; advanced entry possible with a UK HND or closely matching local diploma (case by case). Foundation entry assessed case by case.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on tees.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 Teesside University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.