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Psychology BSc Honours

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Course overview

This three-year Psychology BSc Honours degree will give you a head start in your professional career. With a unique range of professional pathways and hands-on learning, you're able to shape your undergraduate degree. You will also have the opportunity to complete a placement or study abroad year. You can apply for this after you have completed your first year.

Your teaching will be informed by internationally recognised research, much of which is delivered in the purpose-built, state-of-the-art Dame Margaret Barbour building where facilities include:

You'll initially study a broad range of topics. These cover the core areas of psychology such as social psychology, biological psychology, research methods, individual differences, cognitive psychology and developmental psychology. As you progress through the degree you will be able to focus more on your specific interests, with optional modules that represent the expertise of our staff.

A degree from the School of Psychology truly provides an education for life. We train our students to think critically about evidence and the world around them. We also train them to be ethical psychologists and ethical citizens.

We provide evidence-based extracurricular opportunities to help students develop personal and professional skills. Our peer-led anti-perfectionism workshops draw on the expertise of our sports psychology team. The aim is to reduce detrimental perfectionistic tendencies in students.

To achieve graduate level skills, our programme will push you beyond your comfort zone as you adapt to new and independent ways of teaching and learning.

If you are interested in studying Psychology within a more interdisciplinary programme, you might consider the BSc in Cognitive Science.

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Quality and ranking

Professional accreditation and recognition

This degree is professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

This gives you the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (providing you achieve the minimum standard of a lower second-class Honours). Having Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership means you can join the BPS and will be eligible to go on to further training and, if successful, to practise as a professional psychologist. For information on the benefits of studying an accredited course, visit the BPS website.

All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body.

Modules and learning

Modules

The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Optional module availability\ Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.\ \ Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.\ \ To find out more please see our terms and conditions

During your first year, you'll receive a broad introduction to core areas of psychology. You'll also develop core skills in research methods, data analysis and psychological literacy.

You'll study topics such as:

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Cognitive Psychology 10
Sensation and Perception 10
Personality and Mental Health 10
Research Methods and Data Analysis A 20
Research Methods and Data Analysis B 20
Principles of Evolution, Genetics and Behavioural Development 10
Foundations in Social Psychology 10
Foundations in Developmental Psychology 10
Psychological Enquiry 1: Academic Skills and Historical Perspectives - An introduction to Psychology 20

In Stage 2, you'll start to specialise in the areas that interest you most.

You'll study core topics including:

You'll also be able to choose from optional modules covering topics such as:

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Developmental Psychology 10
Social Psychology 10
Individual Differences 10
Biological Psychology: Sex, Drugs, Rhythms and Blues 10
Psychological Enquiry 2: Principles of Psychology 10
Cognitive Neuroscience 10
Research Methods in Psychology 2a 10
Research Methods in Psychology 2b 10
Research Methods in Psychology 2c 10
Research Methods in Psychology 2d 10
Optional Modules Credits
Perception 10
Introduction to Comparative Cognition and Behaviour 10
Pathways and Therapies in Clinical Psychology 10
Psychology for Sport Performance 10

In Stage 3, you can tailor your degree using a variety of optional modules.

You'll design and carry out your own empirical study with expert-led supervision in an area of psychology.

You'll also have the opportunity to explore further areas of interest including:

There are no module restrictions, allowing you to study areas that interest you the most, preparing you for the next steps in your chosen career.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Psychological Enquiry 3: Psychological Literacy and Professional Skills 10
Empirical Project 30
Optional Modules Credits
Career Development for final year students 20
Consumer Psychology 20
Psychology of Religion and Spirituality 20
Foundations in Forensic and Criminal Psychology 20
The Psychology of Teaching and Learning 20
Clinical Sport & Exercise Psychology 20
Evolution of Brain and Behaviour 20
Making Sense of Forgotten Senses: Investigating Olfaction and Gustation 20
Neurodiversity of Development 20
Advanced Statistics for Empirical Psychology 20
The Damaged Brain: Case Studies in Neuropsychology 20
Decision Making and Cooperation: Understanding Our Choices 20
Art, Mind and Brain 20
Shared Minds: Culture, collaboration, and creativity in humans and other animals 20

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We base these figures and graphs on the most up-to-date information available to us. They are based on the modules chosen by our students in 2024-25.

Teaching time is made up of:

Teaching and assessment

Teaching methods

You'll be taught through a combination of:

Assessment methods

You'll be assessed through a combination of:

Skills and experience

In addition to the key concepts and principles of Psychology, our programme provides you with a broad range of graduate skills known as Psychological Literacy. You'll be able to transfer these skills to professional, societal and personal settings.

Psychological Literacy

You'll learn research related skills including how to:

Through our School’s work on humanising our psychology curriculum, you will develop your ethical understanding and intercultural competence. You'll do this both as a scientist and as a citizen. You'll learn how to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills, and develop the capacity to self-reflect.

Opportunities

Professional Placements

Subject to eligibility, students can apply for a professional placement between Stage 2 and Stage 3 of their programme. The School of Psychology placement team secure and advertise a wide range of placements. Examples of previous placements have been in the NHS Foundation Trust, Northumbria Police, University research institutes and local mental health support charities. National placement opportunities are also advertised, for example, at Great Ormond Street Hospital. If successful in being offered a placement, students are supported by the placement team whilst preparing for and undertaking their placement. Placements are an excellent opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in a practical context. They are an opportunity to gain an important advantage in a competitive job market.

Study Abroad

As part of your psychology degree, you have the opportunity to study abroad for a year at a University in a different country. Currently, we have partnership agreements with Universities in North America, Canada and Sweden. We are also continually expanding our global study opportunities. The international study year takes place between Stages 2 and 3. To join the international study you need to apply for a place and numbers are limited.

Find out more information on studying abroad. Further information will also be provided during your course.

Careers Placements

Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world. You'll receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.

You'll gain first-hand experience working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.

If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year. Your degree title will show you have achieved the placement year. Placements are subject to availability.

Facilities and environment

Facilities

As a psychology student at Newcastle University, you'll be based in the School of Psychology in the Ridley Building, in the University's city-centre campus.

As well as having great access to University facilities like its libraries, student's union and sports centre, the School of Psychology is less than 10 minutes' walk from Newcastle city centre and all of its shops, restaurants, cafes and bars.

You'll also have access to our excellent practical facilities, such as:

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Support

You will have an academic member of staff as a personal tutor throughout your degree. They can help with academic and personal issues.

All first-year students join a study group of approximately 15 students, led by an experienced and trained final-year Psychology student who will also act as your Peer Mentor for your first year.

Your future

Opportunities for diverse career paths

As a psychology graduate, you'll be incredibly versatile. You'll have plenty of transferable skills, including analytical thinking, research skills, strategy development, problem solving, and content writing skills. Recent graduates have gone on to secure employment in areas of professional psychology, such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, and educational psychology. These have been in organisations such as the NHS, the Home Office, HMRC, Prison Service, and local, national, and international charities.

Many of our graduates embark on further study, including master's degrees and PHDs in areas of psychology and related disciplines. Some go on to pursue careers in academia and research.

The versatility of psychology graduates means that many graduates go on to work in a variety of fields. They include:

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Our Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

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Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK

If you’re studying an accredited degree and thinking about working in Europe after you graduate, the best place to find current information is the UK Government’s guidance on recognition of UK professional qualifications in EU member states. This official resource explains whether your profession is regulated in another country, what steps you need to take, and which organisation you should contact.

Entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications.

The entrance requirements and offers below apply to 2026 entry. 

A-Level
AAB excluding General Studies. One science A Level is required, two are preferred. We include Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, and Mathematics as science A Levels. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element .GCSE Mathematics, English (Language or Literature) and a science at minimum Grade B or 6 required.
International Baccalaureate
A minimum of 34 points, with two subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above. At least two sciences at Higher Level are preferred. Mathematics and English (Language or Literature) to be offered at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. At least one third of all subjects taken must be science/mathematics.

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Through one of our contextual or alternative offer routes, you could receive an offer of up to three grades lower than the typical requirements.

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We use certain contextual data from your UCAS form, alongside your application, to consider challenges that you may have faced in your education and the potential effect this may have had on your qualifications. This means you may be eligible to receive a lower contextual offer.

PARTNERS offers

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Pathways to Newcastle offers

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We support promising athletes at the application stage, who compete in regional, national or international levels in their sport.

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Entrance courses (INTO)

International Pathway courses are specialist programmes designed for international students who want to study in the UK. We provide a range of study options for international students in partnership with INTO.

These courses are specifically designed for international students who want to study in the UK and progress onto one of our undergraduate degrees. Our International Study Centre, has a range of study options including:

Find out more about International Pathway courses

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Credit transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can allow you to convert existing relevant university-level knowledge, skills and experience into credits towards a qualification. Find out more about the RPL policy which may apply to this course.

Tuition fees and scholarships

Tuition fees for academic year 2026-2027

The 2026 entry home fees have not yet been confirmed.

Qualification: BSc Honours Full time
Home students Full time: 3 years Tuition fees (Year 1) Not Set
International students Full time: 3 years Tuition fees (Year 1) £30,900

Home Fee Students

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course. £9,535 is the maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for home fee-paying students for the academic year 2025-26. This is set by the UK government. This fee has not yet been confirmed for 2026-27.

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Read more about fees and funding

International Fee Students

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here.

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Read more about fees and funding

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our undergraduate scholarship page for more information.

Year abroad and additional costs

For programmes where you can spenda year on a work placement or studying abroad,you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.

Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.

Scholarships

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We regularly travel overseas to meet with students interested in studying at Newcastle University. Visit our events calendar to find out when we're visiting your region.

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If you are applying independently, or are applying from a school or college which is not registered to manage applications, you will still use the Apply system. You will not need a buzzword.

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