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Admissions
Email:admissions@surrey.ac.uk
Phone:+44(0)1483 682222
University of Surrey
Guildford
GU2 7XH
Course summary
Why choose this course
-Learn from nurturing lecturers who are active researchers in behavioural, clinical, cognitive, developmental, personality and social psychology, whose work is used by governments, health professionals and industry.
-Take advantage of one of the only psychology degrees in the UK with a Professional Training placement where you’ll gain valuable work experience in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, human resources and marketing.
-Conduct your own experiments in our brain imaging suites, extended reality (XR) labs and other state-of-the-art psychology facilities.
-Select from a wide choice of British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited final-year modules where you will explore topics like neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health, forensic psychology, brain injury, sustainable behaviour and more.
-Build your research skills throughout the course, as you learn about research methods related to core psychology subjects such as neuropsychology and cognitive psychology – a unique learning approach that has been commended by the BPS.
What you will study
In your first year, you’ll study core areas of psychology and research methods, to develop your foundations of psychological literacy. This will be supported by small-group skills tutorials. Our first year uses a 'supported transition' approach, so you are specifically taught how to learn effectively at university alongside the course material.
In your second year, you’ll learn about contemporary issues that impact every area of psychology. You’ll also complete a module that supports your professional skills development, covering placements, job preparation and career options available in the psychology field.
In your final year, you’ll study an advanced critical thinking module and select four optional modules, to specialise and delve deeper into your areas of interest. You’ll also receive supervision from a staff member to conduct your own scientific research project, critically evaluating protocols, data and literature.
Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Stag Hill
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- September 2026
Apply by
14 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:
- C801
- Institution code:
- S85
- Campus name:
- Stag Hill
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Surrey 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
14 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:
- C801
- Institution code:
- S85
- Campus name:
- Stag Hill
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via international@surrey.ac.uk
Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK:
To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies
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Entry requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
A levelAAB
Overall:
AAB
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
AAB
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD
Overall:
DDD
DDD
Access to HE DiplomaD: 39 credits
M: 6 credits
Overall:
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 39 at Distinction and 6 at Merit.
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 39 at Distinction and 6 at Merit.
Scottish HigherAAABB
Overall:
AAABB
GCSE or Equivalent:
Scottish National 5: English Language - C
Scottish National 5: Maths - C
AAABB
GCSE or Equivalent:
Scottish National 5: English Language - C
Scottish National 5: Maths - C
Scottish Advanced HigherAAB
Overall:
AAB
GCSE or Equivalent:
Scottish National 5: English Language - C
Scottish National 5: Maths - C
AAB
GCSE or Equivalent:
Scottish National 5: English Language - C
Scottish National 5: Maths - C
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 points
Overall:
34
GCSE or Equivalent:
English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.
34
GCSE or Equivalent:
English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Overall:
Pass overall with AAB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.
A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.
GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C). Applicants who attain grade 5 (B) will be preferred, although not required.
Pass overall with AAB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.
A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.
GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C). Applicants who attain grade 5 (B) will be preferred, although not required.
Extended ProjectA
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.
Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at grade C(4) (or equivalent).
Grade B(5) in Mathematics and English Language would be preferable but not essential.
Grade B(5) in Mathematics and English Language would be preferable but not essential.
T LevelD
Overall:
Distinction overall, with minimum C in the Core Component.
GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C).
Distinction overall, with minimum C in the Core Component.
GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C).
Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff.
We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy
Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk for guidance on the grades accepted.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element |
View the other English language qualifications that we accept:https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements
Historical entry grades data
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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
Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2026/27:
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2026-entry
Sponsorship information
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.
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