University of Kent

BSc Psychology

University of Kent

Course overview

The BSc Psychology at the University of Kent is a degree that helps you understand why people think, feel, and behave the way they do. The course examines various areas of psychology and teaches you how to study human behaviour scientifically. Students will learn how the brain functions, how people develop and change throughout their lives, and how our thoughts and emotions guide our choices. This course aims to explore how people behave in groups and why we react differently in different situations.

During the degree, topics taught include memory, learning, personality, and mental health. Students are taught using lectures, workshops, lab activities, and group tasks. Assessment may include exams, essays, research reports, presentations, and project work. In the final year, students are required to complete an independent project based on a topic of interest. Students choose a question, design a study, and work with a supervisor who guides them through each step. It also prepares them for further study, such as a master’s degree or psychology training courses.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • The typical requirement is 112-128 UCAS points, which can be obtained from A-levels at AAB, BTEC at DDM, or equivalent qualifications.
  • GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English language are also required. 

English Proficiency:

  • International students need to show proof of English Proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no section below 5.5 in all skill components.

Scholarships

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Psychology from the University of Kent can work as

  • Assistant Psychologist
  • Mental Health Support Worker
  • Human Resources Assistant
  • Youth Worker
  • Social Research Assistant

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee to study BSc Psychology in the University of Kent is  £23,500 for international students.

Admission

Applications for the University of Kent BSc Psychology with a Foundation Year can be submitted through UCAS or directly on the University’s website. You can reach out to our experienced counsellors at AHZ for assistance.

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