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Advanced Psychology

Course details
  • 3 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Course location
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Course summary

This innovative course – accredited by the British Psychological Society – gives you the chance to set yourself apart by studying psychology to an advanced level.

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour, covering a wide range of human thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. The field of psychology has the potential for profound beneficial impacts on people and societies. It examines how we make decisions about our medical care, how technology influences our lives and why many of us suffer with poor mental health, while covering many other areas of study.

There are plenty of unanswered questions in psychology, and the need for new research and knowledge is extensive. At Leeds you can be part of this process through your own research, with academic experts helping you in your efforts.

By studying psychology at Leeds, you'll take a scientific approach to learning about human behaviour and the motivations behind it. You'll become absorbed by major psychological issues including – but not limited to – healthy living, childhood development, and ageing and memory. Your studies will aid you in solving a variety of real-world problems.

You'll learn through a combination of teaching methods while studying core areas of psychology, including biological psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology and social psychology. You'll also take part in research activity and data analysis. Our dedicated personal tutoring system will support your development and give you the skills you need to succeed.

One of the key aims of the School is to move forward with the development of our students as global citizens. We want you to use your education to address fundamental global questions, such as social justice, climate change, cultural conflict, sustainable development, and diversity. We want you to feel equipped with the skills, knowledge and motivation to tackle these issues in your lives and careers, creating a better and fairer future for everyone.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • British Psychological Society

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
L23

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Open days

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAA

A-level: AAA to include one or more of: psychology, geography, mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, geology, economics, statistics, environmental science or computing.

A-levels in critical thinking, citizenship studies and general studies do not typically form part of our offer but we welcome them as a fourth A-level. The Extended Project is welcomed but is not included as part of our offer. We do not accept any vocational qualifications. We do not accept Applied A-levels with the exception of Applied Science.

We accept only one performance based A-level (eg photography, drama, art/design, music, media studies or PE).

T Level
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma

We accept science-based Access qualifications with 60 credits, including 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at distinction and 15 at merit, plus GCSE Maths and English Language at grade C.

Depending on the science content of this qualification, we may accept GCSE Science at grade C

Scottish Advanced Higher

AAA, including maths and science, in Advanced Highers. In some circumstances we would consider a mixture of Highers and Advanced Highers.

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

We accept science-based BTECs at Distinction. Where a non-science BTEC is taken alongside A levels, your A levels must include a relevant science subject (see above).

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs or equivalent: English language at grade 4 (C) and mathematics at grade 5 (B)

Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: Successful completion of Year 1 of a relevant degree course

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5with no less than 6.0 in any component

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.

If the most common grade accepted is higher than our entry requirements, this is due to the attainment of our applicants. If you have been made an offer and you meet or exceed the grades of your offer, you will be accepted.

If grades lower than our entry requirements have been accepted, in most cases this is because we operate contextual admissions as part of our decision making, which considers factors beyond grades. For more information about contextual admissions, please visit our website.

Learn more on the University of Leeds website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

For further information please see http://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduatefees

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