This programme includes modules on cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology and also explores abnormal, health and sport and exercise psychology. These modules are taught through various specialist laboratories, seminars and work placements.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
Main Site
Study options
BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
07/09/2026
Apply by 14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
Course code:
C810
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3
How to apply
Apply by 14 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:
C810
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
A level - AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma
We welcome applicants with a relevant Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - ABBBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Scottish HNC - Pass
Level 1: HNC in relevant subject with graded unit C.
Level 2: HNC Social Sciences 15 credits with graded unit B to include units - Psychology A, B and Research Methods OR Next Gen HNC Social Sciences Achieved with Merit to include units - Psychology A, B and An Evidence based Approach to Social Problems.
Scottish HND - Pass
Level 3: HND Social Science with graded units BBB to include units - Psychology A, B , C, D and Research Methods OR Next Gen HND Social Sciences Achieved with Merit to include units - Psychology A, B, C, D and An Evidence based Approach to Social Problems could be the replacement to Research and Methodology.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
T Level - D
Health and Science Health
Healthcare Science
Science Health and Science
SWAP Access to Humanities/Primary Education/Social Sciences/Science with minimum profile ABB
University of Glasgow Access Course (including Psychology) on grades BB
University of Strathclyde Pre-Entry Access Course – 60% or above
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
-
English language requirements
Test
Grade
Additional details
IELTS (Academic)
6
with no element below 5.5
Higher ESOL at C also considered
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Student Outcomes
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72%
72 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
92%
92 Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Location
Fee
Year
Scotland
£1820*
Year 1
England
£9535*
Year 1
Northern Ireland
£9535*
Year 1
Wales
£9535*
Year 1
Channel Islands
£9535*
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
£9535*
Year 1
EU
£15200*
Year 1
International
£15200*
Year 1
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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 further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees
Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.
Sponsorship information
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