BSc (Hons) Psychology with Early Childhood Studies at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

A BSc combining social psychology, health, cognitive development and neuroscience with early years studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Psychology | Duration: 3 years full-time (plus optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 combines psychology core modules with Places and Spaces for Learning and Playing and Children in Society. Year 2 adds Developing Communication in the Early Years alongside research methods, individual differences, cognition and biological psychology, and psychology in education.

Career pathways

Careers in schools and education, play specialist and family support roles, as well as general psychology careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 112 UCAS points. GCSE: 5 subjects at grade C/4 or above preferred (not necessarily Maths and English). A levels: 112 points from a minimum of two A levels in any subjects. BTEC: DMM in any subject. Access: Pass Access (preferably Science, Humanities or Social Sciences) with at least 33 credits at Merit or Distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall. All candidates must complete a satisfactory Criminal Records Declaration (DBS Enhanced Disclosure) and self-declaration. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants: University standard undergraduate English requirement is IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (equivalents accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition; optional placement year charged separately Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition; optional placement year charged separately Source

Duration: 3 years

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