Psychology BSc Honours
Newcastle University Undergraduate programs
Key Information
Campus location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 25,800 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* international students; GBP 9,250 - home students
Introduction
This professionally accredited degree will equip you with an in-depth understanding of the fascinating field of psychology, and how to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting.
This three-year Psychology BSc Honours degree will give you a headstart in your professional career. With a unique range of professional pathways and hands-on learning, you're able to shape your undergraduate degree.
Your teaching will be informed by internationally recognised research and delivered in our brand-new building. You'll have access to purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities, which include:
- a forensic interviewing suite
- a nutrition and food preference unit
- a media and behaviour lab
- medical consultation rooms
- psychological testing cubicles
You'll study a broad range of topics, such as social psychology, biological psychology, research methods, individual differences, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and cognitive psychology.
Professional accreditation and recognition
British Psychological Society (BPS)
This degree is professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
This gives you the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (providing you achieve the minimum standard of a lower second-class Honours). Having Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership means you can join the BPS and will be eligible to go on to further training and, if successful, to practise as a professional psychologist. For information on the benefits of studying an accredited course, visit the BPS website.
Work placement
Get career ready with work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.
You'll gain first-hand experience working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.
If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year. Your degree title will show you have achieved the placement year. Placements are subject to availability.
Rankings
- Global Top 125 University - QS World University Rankings 2023
- Top 70 for Life Sciences and Medicine - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
- Top 150 for Psychology - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 1st in the UK and 8th in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022
- Top 175 for Psychology – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2022
- Global Top 140 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
Curriculum
Stage 1
During your first year, you'll receive a broad introduction to core areas of psychology, as well as relevant practical and research methods.
You'll study topics such as development and social psychology, cognitive psychology, sensation and perception, and the history of psychology.
Compulsory Modules
- Psychological Enquiry 1 - Psychological Literacy and Academic Skills 10
- Developmental and Social Psychology 10
- Evolution and Genetics for Psychologists 10
- Cognitive Psychology 10
- Sensation and Perception 10
- Instinct, Learning and Motivation 10
- History of Psychology 10
- Personality and Mental Health 10
- Research Methods and Skills 1 20
- Research Methods and Skills 2 20
Stage 2
In Stage 2, you'll start to specialise in the areas that interest you most.
Alongside core topics including developmental psychology, individual differences, biological psychology, and statistics for experimental psychology, you'll be able to choose from optional modules such as perception, animal cognition, and clinical psychology.
Compulsory Modules
- Developmental Psychology 10
- Social Psychology 10
- Individual Differences 10
- Biological Psychology: Sex, Drugs, Rhythms and Blues 10
- Psychological Enquiry 2: Principles of Psychology 10
- Methods in Psychology 2B 10
- Statistics for Empirical Psychology 10
- Methods in Psychology 2A 10
Optional Modules
- Career Development for second-year students 20
- Perception 10
- Cognitive Neuroscience 10
- Clinical Issues in Forensic Psychology Practice 10
- The Body, the Mind, and the Self-Interoception in Health and Clinical Psychology 10
- Research Skills and Development 20
- Evolution, Behaviour & Comparative Cognition 10
- Introduction to Health and Addiction Science 10
Stage 3
In Stage 3, you'll be able to focus on your chosen specialist area.
You'll design and carry out your own empirical study in an area of psychology that particularly interests you.
You'll also have the opportunity to explore further areas of interest, including the psychology of religion, the damaged brain, foundations in forensic psychology, psychology for sports performance, and consumer psychology. There are no module restrictions, allowing you to study areas that will prepare you for the next steps in your chosen career.
Compulsory Modules
- Psychological Enquiry 3: Psychological Literacy and Professional Skills 10
- Empirical Project 30
Optional Modules
- Career Development for final year students 20
- Consumer Psychology 20
- Art, Mind and Brain 10
- To Cheat or not to Cheat: The Evolution of Cooperative Behaviour 10
- The Damaged Brain: Case Studies in Neuropsychology 10
- Psychology of Religion 20
- Disorders of Development: A Psychological Perspective 20
- Foundations in Forensic and Criminal Psychology 20
- The Psychology of Teaching and Learning 20
- Eating and Weight Disorders 20
- Clinical Sport & Exercise Psychology 20
- Psychobiology of Drug Addiction 10
- Understanding and Treating Sensory 10
- Sex Differences and the Brain 10
- Cultural and Technical Intelligence: Developmental and Comparative Perspectives 10
- Psychology for Sports Performance 20
- Advanced statistics for Empirical Psychology 10
- Evolution of Brain and Behaviour 20
- Making Sense of Forgotten Senses: Investigating Olfaction and Gustation 20
- The Science behind our choices: decision-making across species and societies 10
- Models of Brain Function 20
Student Testimonials
Career Opportunities
Opportunities for diverse career paths
Recent graduates have secured employment in areas such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, and educational psychology, in companies such as NHS, Home Office, HMRC, Prison Service, and local, national, and international charities.
Many of our graduates embark on further study, including master's degrees and PHDs in areas such as forensics, sports and exercise, medicine, clinical psychology, and teacher training.
As a psychology graduate, you'll also be incredibly versatile, with plenty of transferable skills, including analytical thinking, research skills, strategy development, problem-solving, and content writing skills. Many graduates go on to careers in teaching, marketing, and financial services.
Admissions
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program Tuition Fee
Program delivery
You'll be taught through a combination of:
- lectures
- seminars
- lab sessions
- practical sessions
- field work