BSc (Hons) Psychology

at Manchester Metropolitan University

Year 1

During the first year of your degree you'll be introduced to the breadth of psychology, and we consider how the main theoretical approaches in psychology can be used to explain a wide range of behaviours and situations.

Although recognising the importance of the history and origins of psychology, the course has a real focus on understanding and developing issues of key relevance to psychology today.

Core units
 

• Contemporary Issues In Psychology
• Transitions Into Psychology
• Quantitative Research Methods In Psychology 1
• Personal And Professional Development In Psychology
• Work-Based Learning In Psychology
• Key Topics In Psychology
• Mind, Brain And Behaviour

Year 2

In your second year, you’ll continue to build on the knowledge and skills learnt in year one. Enhancing understanding of specific areas in more depth, which may include cognitive, critical and social psychology and lifespan development.

Core units
 

• Quantitative Research Methods In Psychology 2
• Extended Project
• Qualitative Research Methods In Psychology 2
• Cognitive Psychology
• Lifespan Development
• Critical And Social Psychology
• Difference And Diversity
• Biopsychology

Year 3

In your final year, you’ll be able to choose optional units in areas that you’re particularly interested in, with themes such as educational psychology, health and psychological interventions, clinical issues in psychology, and sport psychology. You’ll also focus on preparing for and completing your dissertation. 

Core units
 

• Preparing For Your Dissertation
• Dissertation

UK

UCAS Tariff points
120

SPECIFIC GCSE REQUIREMENTS
 

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or grade 4.
• Equivalent qualifications (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy and Key Skills) are not accepted for this course.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Successful candidates would have outlined clearly in their personal statement:

Reason for choosing psychology
 

• Any work experience you may have undertaken
• Any interests/hobbies that you enjoy or take part in
• If you don't meet the entry requirements of this course you may be eligible for our foundation year. 

International

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE POINTS
26 IB Diploma Points including HL 4 or SL 5 in English and Mathematics

IELTS SCORE REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date

FURTHER INFORMATION

Successful candidates would have outlined clearly in their personal statement:
 

• Reason for choosing psychology
•  Any work experience you may have undertaken
• Any interests/hobbies that you enjoy or take part in

If you don't meet the entry requirements of this course you may be eligible for our foundation year. 

FOUNDATION YEAR STUDENTS
 

• UK and Channel Islands full-time foundation year fee: £9,250 per year for the foundation year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.
• EU and Non-EU international full-time foundation year fee: £18,000 per year. When progressing from the pre-degree foundation year to the linked degree. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study)

UK AND CHANNEL ISLAND STUDENTS
Full-time fee: £9,250 per year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.

EU AND NON-EU INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Full-time fee: £18,000 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).

As a psychology graduate, there are a diverse range of career paths you could take. You might decide to pursue further training and a career as a psychologist or use your transferable skills to work across sectors from education to human resources.

Depending upon the field of psychology you choose and the level of further training you engage in, some of the places you might work in are local authorities, social services, prisons, sports clubs, NHS or private hospitals, schools, or rehabilitation centres.

Where do some of our graduates work? In housing services at Manchester City Council, as a probation case manager for Cheshire & Greater Manchester Community Rehabilitation Company, as a psychology assistant for an Early Intervention in Psychosis Team at an NHS Trust, and as a trainee High-Intensity CBT Therapist.