University Campus Suffolk

What you'll study

The programme follows a block-and-blend delivery model and progresses from foundational units to more specialised optional modules in later years. Core and featured modules include:

• Year 1: Psychological Research and Skills; Psychological Approaches; Psychology in the Real World; Well-being and Human Flourishing; Introduction to Criminology; Research Participation.
• Year 2: BPS-mandatory modules — Applied Biological and Cognitive Psychology; Applied Social and Developmental Psychology — plus optional units such as Listening to Promote Health, Victimology and Victimisation, and Medical Sociology.
• Year 3: BPS-mandatory final-year modules — Psychology Project and Pathways to Psychopathology — plus a wide range of optional modules including Psychology in Action, Forensic Psychology, Gender and Sexuality, Exploring Cognitive Neuroscience, and Health Behaviour Change; final-year students may also take many options from Criminology and Sociology.

Students may add an optional placement year or a year studying abroad (subject to partner availability) to gain professional experience or international study exposure.

Entry requirements

Typical UK entry requires 112 UCAS points (e.g. BBC at A-level, DMM BTEC, Merit in T Level) or an Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit. Applicants must normally hold GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent; exceptions may be considered on an individual basis.

Career prospects

The degree confers eligibility for graduate basis for chartered membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society, a prerequisite for many professional psychology training routes. Graduates move into roles such as psychologist, psychotherapist, social worker, counsellor, educational psychologist, human resources manager, teacher, research positions and media roles, though many professional paths require further postgraduate study. The university offers careers and employability support during study and after graduation.

Scholarships & funding angle

Detailed fee rates and scholarship information are handled through the university's Fees and Funding resources. Prospective applicants should consult the university’s funding pages and the Careers, Employability and Enterprise service for advice on finance, placements and employability support.