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BSc (Hons) Psychology (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University

Lancaster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our Psychology Employability Programme (PEP) works with organisations to provide voluntary work experience, enhancing your skills We care about your future. BEE offers workshops, advice and opportunities to develop your employability skills through real-world experience and expert career guidance Psychology is the scientific study of how humans think and behave. By studying human behaviour, you develop an understanding of what it is to be human, and the ability to use your knowledge to support other people effectively.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: Full time 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (includes a year studying abroad)  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Cognitive and Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Neuropsychology, Foundations of Psychological Research, Introduction to Psychological Research. Year 2 core modules: Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Experimental Methods for Psychology, Qualitative and Quantitative Methods for Psychology, Social Psychology. Year 3 core modules: Study Abroad. Year 4 core modules: Psychological Dissertation.

Career pathways

Understanding how the human mind works, our motivations, and behaviours is a strong foundation for a range of careers. Psychologists work in many sectors, such as the NHS, advertising, local government, police forces, social services, the commercial sector, and academia.

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Entry requirements

A levels: AAB. Access to HE Diploma: 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AB plus BTEC at D. International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. T levels: Distinction overall. GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 5/B, English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 31,700 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

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