BSc Psychology at University of Manchester

Academic psychology is a broad discipline that explores every aspect of behaviour, from the 'hidden' biology to everyday social phenomena. Study on a BPS- accredited course at a university ranked 7th in the UK for Psychology (QS World University Rankings, 2025). Gain practical experience through an integrated 30-hour placement or a full placement year.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health  |  Duration: 3 years (4 years with Study Abroad/Placement Year)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you will cover the basics of psychology, including: how we develop over time (developmental psychology); how our brains work (biological psychology); how we think and learn (cognitive psychology). You'll also explore: how people interact and influence each other (social psychology); why people differ in their traits and behaviours (individual differences); how psychology can address big global challenges like climate change and AI misinformation and ethical use (in 'Applying Psychology to Wicked Problems').

Career pathways

Only 15-20% of psychology graduates choose to complete the required postgraduate training to become professional chartered psychologists; the majority of graduates will work in other professions where the skills developed during their study will be highly valued. These skills range from research and critical thinking to data handling and analysis, in addition to the important knowledge about how people think and work in everyday life.

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