MSci (Hons) Psychology

University of YorkYork, United Kingdom

Course overview

Engage with the theories, perspectives, and methods that are used to study the mind, the brain, and behaviour.

Key highlights

Covers theories, perspectives and methods for studying the mind
Explores the brain and behaviour through psychological science

Entry requirements

A-level: AAA — to include including at least one science
Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — Obtain Access to HE Diploma (Science) with 39 credits at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit or higher. Other Access to HE Diplomas are considered but must include science/psychology modules. Please contact us for further information
BTEC: DDD — to include in a science subject
Degree — Transfer from the BSc course to the MSci course requires an average mark of at least 55 over Year 2 of the BSc course
International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 85% overall average. At least one science subject must be taken in the final year. A second science subject may be desirable but is not essential
International Baccalaureate: 36 — to include including 6 in one Higher Level science

Scholarships

C and JB Morrell Trust Bursaries
The C and JB Morrell Trust bursaries provide £3,000 as a contribution towards living costs, paid in three instalments of £1,000 across the year.
Up to £3,000
Chevening Scholarship
David Efird Masters Scholarship
Funding: £5,000
Up to £5,000
David Efird Postgraduate Student Research Travel Fund
Funding - Variable
Department of Archaeology Fee Discount
Funding: £1,000
Up to £1,000
English and Related Literature Overseas MA Scholarships
We are pleased to be able to offer two scholarships to the value of £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000
Equal Access Scholarship (Postgraduate)
Feilden Centenary Scholarship
Funding: £1600
Up to £1,600
Holmes Scholarship
Funding: £1,500 fee waiver
Up to £1,500
International Masters Achievement Scholarship
Funding: Up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).
Kathleen Jane Dutton Scholarship
The CMS will also be awarding a £5,000 partial fee waiver in honour of Kathleen Jane Dutton.
Up to £5,000
Lower and Lower-Middle Income Countries Scholarship
Funding: 10% tuition fees
Up to 10% of fees
MA in Medieval Studies Scholarship
Maria Bourboulis International Masters Scholarship
International tuition fee waiver + £4,050 stipend (paid in quarterly instalments).
Matt Dibble MA Music Scholarship
Funding: £5000 fee waiver.
Up to £5,000
Paynter Scholarship
Funding: £1,500 fee waiver.
Up to £1,500
PhD Departmental Studentships
Fees up to £5,238, plus a stipend at the UKRI rate. Annual stipend based on the UKRI stipend rate (£20,780 for 2025/26).
Sam Pegram Scholarship
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology Taught Masters Scholarships
Funding: £3,000
Up to £3,000
Sir Jack Lyons Research Scholarship
Terry Suthers Scholarship
Funding: £1,000
Up to £1,000
Vinson Scholarship
Funding: £2,393 fee waiver
Up to £2,393
York Graduate Loyalty Discount
Funding: 10% tuition fee discount
Up to 10% of fees

Careers this course leads to

Research Assistant
Assistant Psychologist
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Research Psychologist
Data Analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £32,350

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 University of York, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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