Psychology
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time with time abroad
- 29 September 2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Discover the world of psychology with our BPS-accredited BSc Psychology with Year Abroad programme, exploring diverse topics complemented by a transformative year abroad. Unlock your potential and prepare to make a real difference in psychology! You’ll receive clear guidance and support throughout your studies, ensuring you’re well-prepared for a successful career and making a meaningful impact in the field!
In your year 3, broaden your horizons with a transformative year abroad at a non-UK university of your choice. Immerse yourself in diverse cultures and gain invaluable experiences in destinations like the USA, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan, elevating your education and global perspective!
Why study Psychology with Year Abroad at Birmingham?
Research-led teaching: Learn directly from world-leading researchers, ensuring you're taught the latest cutting-edge psychological theories and practices.
Advanced research facilities: Work with state-of-the-art equipment in specialized labs, enhancing your learning in brain sciences, cognition, and psychology.
Personalised student support: Enjoy one-on-one guidance from expert lecturers and comprehensive well being and counseling services. We’re here to support your academic and personal growth.
Pathways to Professional Psychology Careers: Our Single Honours graduates qualify for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Graduate Basis for Registration of the BPS. These are essential first steps towards careers in clinical, forensic, educational, or occupational psychology.
Global opportunities: Expand your horizons with our exciting year abroad option. Develop your skills in an international setting and gain a global perspective on psychology.
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- C802
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Not accepted
A level AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Contextual admissions
The most common grades on entry for this course are below our standard offer. These include students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.
Historical entry grades data
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It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
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