Psychology and Languages : BA Hons

Course overview

Psychology is the scientific study of how humans think and behave. By studying human behaviour, you develop an understanding of what it is to be human, and the ability to use your knowledge to support other people effectively. You can combine this study with a language and spend a year overseas honing your skills.

Choose from French, German, Spanish or a Chinese language. This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) which is essential if you want to take on a career in professional psychology in the UK.

Key highlights

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Combine psychology with French, German, Spanish or a Chinese language
Spend a year overseas honing your language skills
Scientific study of how humans think and behave
Develop the ability to use psychological knowledge to support others

Entry requirements

GCSE: 7/A — …should have AS grade B or A level grade B in another foreign language, or GCSE grade 7/A in a foreign language.
Welsh Baccalaureate — in place of one
BTEC: DD — combined with A levels
A-level: AB — combined with BTEC

Scholarships

Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship
Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate programmes.
Up to £3,000
Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.
Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

Assistant psychologist
Psychological wellbeing practitioner
Translator
Market research analyst
Human resources officer
International development worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £31,700

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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