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Psychology

Northumbria University, Newcastle

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Newcastle City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    26-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Interested in the study of people and their behaviour?

Want to find out more about the workings of the human mind? Whether you’re looking for a specialist area of psychology or prefer to follow a general route, Northumbria University’s BSc (Hons) in Psychology could be the undergraduate course for you.You will have the option to tailor your degree through option choice and leave with one of Northumbria University’s specialist awards or choose to follow the more general BSc (Hons) Psychology degree course. Northumbria University’s psychology course is taught by experienced, approachable research-active staff who take an innovative approach to learning. You will develop an understanding of the theories behind the ways we think and behave, examining a wide range of domains within psychology including cognitive psychology, psychobiology, developmental and social psychology. Lab sessions give you valuable hands-on practical experience and you’ll have access to state-of-the art facilities.The optional work placement and your final year research project will develop your personal and professional skills. To meet the requirements for Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society, you must achieve a 2:2 or higher, and must pass the empirical psychology project.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,250per year

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University information

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Northumbria University, Northumberland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 8ST, England

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Free support for applicants through in-country visits, fairs, webinars, and one-to-one chats, provided by global and UK-based teams.
Northumbria is based in the heart of multicultural Newcastle, famous for its safety and friendliness. Accommodation is only a short walk from campus.
Newcastle is known for its affordability, with a low cost of living that helps your money go further.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    48th out of 118 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    119 58%

    46th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    55th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    29th

    13

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