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Psychology

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time with time abroad
  • 29 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
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

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

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

One of the following subjects must be taken: Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Maths/Further Maths or Statistics. Specified subjects excluded for entry: We do not accept General Studies, Critical Studies, Critical Thinking, Science in Society, World Development, Communication and Culture, Citizenship Studies and Use of Maths.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate are accepted but subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further guidance.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 32 points

6,6,6 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

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.

Learn more on the University of Birmingham website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

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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