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BSc (Hons) Psychology at Keele University

Keele University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Are you curious about the human mind, people's emotions and behaviours? Train for a career in Psychology with our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree. Our Psychology BSc covers core BPS content including biological, cognitive, social, and developmental psychology.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: First Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher, Understanding People, Exploring and Applying Psychological Topics, Distress and Mental Health. Year 2 compulsory modules: Next Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher, Understanding People in Depth. Year 3 compulsory modules: Being a Psychology Researcher, Professional Skills for Researchers, Grand Challenges in Psychology.

Career pathways

A psychology degree opens a wide variety of career options in both science and the arts. The unique combination of skills that characterise the study of psychology are transferable across disciplines and into the world of work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: BBB in three A Levels. Also required: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below). BTEC: DDM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma. IB Diploma: 555 in three Higher Levels, or 30 points. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all components (English Group A) or 4/C in GCSE English.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK Home tuition fee for students starting in 2027/28. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,200 a year (2026/27). Band 1 international fee for 2026/27; 2027/28 international fees not yet confirmed. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year

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