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Psychology
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Sheffield Hallam University
Course summary
The BSc (Hons) Psychology degree will provide students with an eclectic and fascinating insight into the human mind and how psychology can be applied to everyday life – personally, socially, academically and professionally.
The programme has a strong practical focus that provides opportunities to develop intellectual and practical skills in case formulation and the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of research data.
The programme’s distinctive focus on psychological literacy and citizenship, provides graduates with the capability to become a lifelong learner in the sense of: skills in information retrieval, critical evaluation and independent working as core attributes for learning across new contexts.
Our aim is to foster an open-minded enquiring attitude and skills development that support intellectual and transferable employment skills.
The BSc (Hons) Psychology degree is validated by Sheffield Hallam University.
Modules
Course Content Year 1:
Fundamentals in Psychology 1
Fundamentals in Psychology 2
Psychological Research and Design
Psychology Practicals & Statistics
Course Content Year 2:
Processes in Psychology
Psychology in Context
Research Methods in Training
Applying Psychology
Course Content Year 3:
Inclusive & Ethical Practice in Psychology
The Psychology of Trauma
Psychology Research Project
Health Psychology
Assessment method
The BSc (Hons) Psychology degree will be taught within University Campus Oldham (UCO). Class sizes at UCO are kept small to enhance learning and tutorial support.
During the course a number of teaching methods may be used, including:
- Lectures and seminars
- Problem solving classes
- Independent study
- Skills and subject-based tutorials
- Group work
- Online activities
- Revision workshops
- Laboratory sessions or professional reports
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 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:
- C800
- Institution code:
- O10
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University Campus Oldham 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:
- C800
- Institution code:
- O10
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
From either A Level/BTEC national qualifications. We do not accept General Studies. AS qualifications may count towards these points. We do not consider Key Skills.
GCSE English Language grade C or above.
For students whose first language is not English, at least an IELTS average score of at least 6.5 with at least 5.5 in all skills.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £8000 | Year 1 |
| England | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8000 | Year 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
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