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BSc (Hons) Psychology

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Level: Course route
Duration: 3 years (or 4 with Foundation)
Tuition: £9,250 / Year

Overview

What this route covers

The BSc (Hons) Psychology degree at UOCL provides an extensive understanding of why people think, feel, and behave as they do. The course equips students with research skills, ethical standards, and critical thinking to apply knowledge to real-world issues. Students will explore biological, cognitive, social, and developmental psychology, and develop employability skills applicable across public, private, and healthcare sectors.

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Requirements, outcomes, and teaching

Standard Entry Requirements

96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels or equivalent, e.g. CCC.

Alternatively, applicants can have:

Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC
Scottish Highers: BBCCC
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a relevant subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points

All applicants must have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C (or grade 4), including English and Maths.

Foundation Year Entry Requirements

40 UCAS points for Foundation Year entry.

English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or equivalent.

Course structure

Modules

Data Skills20 credits
Research Skills20 credits
Communication Skills20 credits
Professional Development Skills20 credits

Where it happens

Campus locations

Import Building

6th Floor, 2 Clove Crescent, E India Dock Rd, London E14 2BE

Funding note

Fees and funding

2026/27: £9,250 | 2026/27: £9,535

EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read the student finance for EU students web page for more information.

For 2026-2027 entry, the maximum government-approved undergraduate tuition fee for UK students is £9,250 per year. The University is able to charge this fee subject to an approved Access and Participation Plan for 2026-2027 and its current rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.