BSc (Hons) Psychology at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

A single honours Psychology degree covering clinical, developmental, health, cognitive and forensic psychology, with contemporary topics such as conspiracy theories, cyber-bullying and the psychology of leadership. Students become confident in analysing data and producing scientific reports. Optional modules include a research assistantship working on live research with academics, and a placement year is available.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a placement year; 4 years with a foundation year; 4-9 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course covers a broad sweep of psychological disciplines, letting students find a niche to specialise in, and includes optional research assistantship and placement-year routes.

Career pathways

Graduates can work as psychology support workers, wellbeing or mental health support workers and research assistants, across mental health, education, research, business and the wider community.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96 UCAS points; A-levels CCC; BTEC MMM. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points (reduced tariff offer for Access applicants). OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM. T Levels: minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted, with offers in line with standard requirements and possibly specific subject grades. A foundation year is available for applicants without the entry qualifications for direct entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time, Stoke-on-Trent campus, course starting 20 September 2027; first-year fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,285 a year (2027/28). Full-time study option, course starting September 2027. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a placement year; 4 years with a foundation year; 4-9 years part-tim

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