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University degree

Psychology

Blackburn College
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 40% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology programme introduces students to to a broad range of theories and research across the discipline with an aim to establish an understanding of their application to human thoughts and behaviours. Covering a range of topics, the course will help students investigate an array of phenomena across the core domains of psychology, including; social, cognitive, biological, developmental, and individual differences, with further insights into specialist areas including, forensic psychology, counselling, positive psychology, and cyberpsychology.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
50% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels50%
Other30%
other higher education10%
an Access course5%
no formal qualifications5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
60%
Continue past first year
84%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£14,500
3 years on
£20,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
84%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching97%
Assessment & feedback95%
Academic support83%
Well organised78%
Learning resources55%
Student community63%
In students' own words
★★★★★
A great decision
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — local cost of living is manageable if yo
Final year · Part-time
★★★★
Worth it overall
There's a lot to love, but it's not without its flaws. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — local cost of living is managea
Final year · Part-time
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