
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The BSc (Hons) Psychology course is built around five key areas of psychology, as defined by the British Psychological Society (BPS), and uses ideas from evolution to help you understand how the human mind has developed over time. This is important to help you understand human thoughts and behaviours. You’ll shape your studies around your interests, which allows learning that's applicable and relatable to matters that concern you and your future career.
You can pursue your interests in your final year by choosing from a diverse and inclusive range of modules such as mental health and illness, addiction, and clinical neuropsychology. Because this course is approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS), if you graduate with a 2:2 or above, you can gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), an essential step towards becoming a professional psychologist
Key highlights
- Approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Graduates with a 2:2 or above gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership
- Built around five key areas of psychology defined by the BPS
- Uses evolutionary ideas to explain how the human mind developed
- Final-year modules include mental health and illness, addiction and clinical neuropsychology
- Studies can be shaped around personal interests and career goals
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Our typical offer is 104-120 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Di…
- GCSE: C or above — You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above.
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Careers this course leads to
- Assistant psychologist
- Mental health support worker
- Addiction support worker
- Trainee clinical psychologist
- Research assistant
- Human resources officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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