University of Lincoln

BSc (Hons) Psychology

University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Psychology brings together the scientific study of behaviour, mental health, and neurophysiological functioning in an attempt to understand what makes us human, and why we think the way we do. Lincoln's BSc (Hons) Psychology degree aims to offer a broad and thorough foundation in psychology, exploring the science behind how we think, act, and respond to others through a range of topics. The course is taught by research-active academics with specialist areas of expertise, including cognitive neuropsychology, vision and attentional processing, infant cognition and language, mental health, forensic psychology, and lifespan development.

Students have the opportunity to participate in exciting original research projects alongside academic staff.

Key highlights

  • Broad foundation in the science of behaviour, thought and mental health
  • Taught by research-active academics with specialist areas of expertise
  • Staff expertise spans cognitive neuropsychology, vision and attentional processing
  • Specialisms include infant cognition, language, forensic psychology and lifespan development
  • Opportunity to join original research projects alongside academic staff

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — UK: 104 to 120 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBB BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 120 UCAS points to be a…
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 — UK: 104 to 120 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBB BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 120 UCAS points to be a…
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Merit — UK: 104 to 120 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBB BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 120 UCAS points to be a…
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
  • A-level: BCC-BBB — UK: 104 to 120 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBB BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 120 UCAS points to be a…
  • International qualifications — International Non UK Qualifications: If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language profici…

Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000

  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Assistant psychologist
  • Research assistant
  • Mental health support worker
  • Psychological wellbeing practitioner
  • Human resources officer
  • Forensic support worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,300 per year

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 Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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