BSc (Hons) Psychology
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
Psychology enables you to study the workings of the human mind and how this is revealed in human behaviour, both consciously and unconsciously. As a psychology student, you will be introduced to psychological theories and will learn to critically evaluate them so that you can reach your own well-informed conclusions about the nature and origins of human and non-human behaviour. | You’ll have access to excellent facilities and equipment. We have recently invested £320,000 in new hardware and software for our psychology laboratories and we also have a laboratory in the new £13m state-of-the-art Health and Wellbeing Building officially opened in June 2023. | On this course, you will be equipped with a thorough grounding in each of the major fields in psychology: social psychology; developmental psychology; biological psychology; and cognitive psychology.
In addition, you will explore abnormal psychology, contemporary and historic issues in psychology and individual differences. This will
Key highlights
- Grounding in social, developmental, biological and cognitive psychology
- £320,000 recent investment in psychology laboratory hardware and software
- Laboratory in £13m Health and Wellbeing Building opened 2023
- Further study of abnormal psychology and individual differences
- Learn to critically evaluate psychological theories and reach own conclusions
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A-Level: BBC
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC: DMM
- T-level: Merit — T Level: Merit
- Access to HE Diploma — 30 Level 3 credits at Merit grade or above
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Assistant psychologist
- Mental health support worker
- Research assistant
- Human resources officer
- Psychological wellbeing practitioner
- Market research analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £16,000
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 Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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