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Psychology (Distance Learning)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Distance learning (full-time)
  • 22/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Stratford Campus
Awarded by:
British Psychological Society
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Course summary

This online psychology course is ideal if you live or work away from our School of Childhood and Social Care in east London. Wherever you're based, our academic and administrative teams will support you. They're experienced in supporting distance learners.

The key advantages of this course are:

the flexibility of choosing when you can study and when you need to contact your tutor or join online forums,

this course is delivered online through our virtual learning environment,

there's no need for attendance in any of your modules, but this online course requires self-discipline and time management.

"About a third of our students are in London, and a third live in the UK," says Course Leader Dr Antonio Fidalgo. "We have others in countries across the world, including Thailand, Guatemala, and all across Africa."

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Stratford Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Distance learning (full-time) • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 22/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C804
Institution code:
E28
Campus name:
Stratford Campus
Campus Code:
S
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of East London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C804
Institution code:
E28
Campus name:
Stratford Campus
Campus Code:
S

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

A level - BBC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - D*D*

For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements.

Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication)

Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision.

If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

As an inclusive university, we're proud to welcome students of all backgrounds and all ages. Mature students (over the age of 21) make up almost half of our undergraduate population. The University takes into account non-academic factors when making decisions and confirming your place for Results Day. If you have life or work experience that is relevant to your course, and can demonstrate your commitment to study, we can equip you to succeed.

Learn more on the University of East London website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 6 other psychology courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of East London, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
BCC Most common
  1. BBB
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDE
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

100% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

How do you compare?

See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

65 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

80 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
International£15560Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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