BSc (Hons) Psychology at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Explore the science of behaviour and discover its impact from mental health to performance. Understanding human behaviour is not only fascinating, but is highly valued in various contexts – from the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems to the improvement of performance at work or in sport. Our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree offers a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of psychological science, and explores how this theory can be applied to real-world issues.

Faculty: School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences | Department: Psychology | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Equip students with the academic skills required for their psychology degree. Year 1 compulsory modules: Learning to be a Psychologist, Research Skills A, Psychology of the Early Years, Cognitive Research, Understanding the Brain.

Career pathways

A degree in Psychology can open doors to a variety of career paths in different sectors. This degree prepares you for a career in a wide range of settings including commercial or healthcare settings, and roles in management and human resources, education, community and social work, mental health, financial services, and psychological research.

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Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: AAB. Typical IB offer: 35 (6,6,5 HL). Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: D*D plus one A level at Grade B. GCSE: GCSE Maths grade 5/C and GCSE English Language grade 6/B; GCSE Maths Grade 5: There is no flexibility in this requirement. However, we will consider a grade C in Level 3 Core Maths as a suitable alternative.; GCSE English Language: If you have achieved Grade 5 in GCSE English Language, we can still consider an application if you have Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Literature.; If you have achieved Grade 4 or 5 in GCSE English Language, we can still consider an application if you have a contextual indicator. Please refer to our Contextual Admissions Policy for further information on contextual indicators used by the University. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 31,500 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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