BSc Psychology at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A British Psychological Society accredited degree covering the breadth of psychology, from social, health and clinical psychology to cognitive, developmental and neuroscience topics and research methods. Students specialise through optional modules in the final year.

Department: School of Psychology | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First and second years cover cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, neuroscience and clinical psychology, social and health psychology, and research methods and statistics. In the final year students choose specialist modules and complete practical research work; placements in the community are available.

Career pathways

Graduates may train as clinical, occupational, health or educational psychologists or counsellors after further postgraduate study, or work in hospitals, charities, psychological services, the prison service and education. The degree is the first step towards Chartered Psychologist status.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer (standard): A levels AAB, including a science subject. A levels plus a fourth Level 3 qualification: ABB, including a science subject, plus B in a Psychology or Biology based EPQ, or ABB including a science subject plus A in Core Maths. International Baccalaureate: 34, with 5 in a Higher Level science subject (33 with 5 in a Higher Level science and B in a Psychology or Biology based extended essay). BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Applied Science (including Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science, and Physical Science streams). BTEC Diploma: DD in Applied Science plus A at A level, or DD plus A in an A level science subject. Scottish Highers: AAABB plus B in a science subject. Welsh Baccalaureate plus 2 A levels: B plus AA, including a science subject. Access to HE Diploma: Science, 45 Level 3 credits including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit. Other requirements: GCSE Maths grade 5/B; T Level accepted: Distinction in the Health, Healthcare Science or Science T Level including grade A in the core component. Science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Psychology and Statistics. Contextual (Access Sheffield) offers are available for eligible applicants at a reduced grade. English language for international applicants: GCSE English Language grade 4/C; IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,670 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee; the fee shown is for year one and may be reduced for a year abroad or year in industry. Excludes additional costs. Overseas fee-paying students; fixed fee guarantee for the duration of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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