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University degree

Psychology

The University of Essex
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Satisfy your curiosity about how our mind works and what drives human behaviour. Experiment, explore and research why we think, feel and act the way we do. The BSc (Hons) Psychology (including Foundation Year) is a four-year degree.

You’ll gain a strong understanding of the theories and approaches in psychology today, preparing you to answer the world’s current challenges. If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the three-year version , starting the course with a Foundation Year gives you a supported step up to university study. The BSc (Hons) Psychology (including Foundation Year) gives you one of the most immersive and exciting experiences of studying human thoughts and behaviours in the UK.

Your learning - like our research - would focus on innovative solutions to real societal challenges, so you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to make a measurable difference in our world.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts35%
64-79 pts25%
112-127 pts20%
128-143 pts10%
How they qualified
65% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel65%
none15%
other10%
access5%
otherHE5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
Continue past first year
What graduates earn over time
£24,500
3 years on
£27,500
5 years on
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Essex's own site.
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