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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Psychology course at Plymouth Marjon University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Excluding General Studies
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year |
| Wales | £9,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,250 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,250 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,250 per year |
| EU | £14,500 per year |
| International | £14,500 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: R1D4
Here's what Plymouth Marjon University says about its Psychology course.
In this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course you can immerse yourself in the study of people and their actions, emotions and thinking. This wide-ranging psychology course allows you to select the areas which interest you, including education, criminology, mental wellbeing, leadership, sports and exercise and more.
Our BSc (Hons) Psychology addresses the main areas of psychology; developmental, cognitive, biological, social, individual differences and research methods. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to put this theory into practice, understanding how the theories apply to working with people, during placement (DBS check may be required) and working with other students.
Alongside the core modules, you will be able to design your own unique pathway through the course, if you wish to, studying subjects such as sports and exercise psychology, education, criminology, mental well-being and leadership and management. In addition to the set modules, there is at least one module per year which invites you to negotiate the topics you want to study.
You'll be required to attend University three days per week. The days are fixed to be the same three days throughout the year which allows you to balance study with your other life commitments. You will be expected to undertake independent study outside of your timetabled sessions.
Why study at Marjon?
• Small, person-focused university • No.2 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024) • No.4 university in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023) • No.4 uni in England for Education (Student Experience) (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Sport, Health and Wellbeing
Location
Main Site | Plymouth
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Psychology
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Foundations in Psychology, Social Psychology, Psychology in the lab, Foundations in Cognition and Development, Research Methods (mixed methods), Health and Wellbeing, Developmental psychology, Research Methods 2 (quants), Social Psychology and Leadership, Cognitive psychology, Research methods 3 (quals), Placement, Neuropsychology, Empirical Project, Contemporary contexts, Working with People, Community Psychology
How you will be assessed
Essay, Portfolio, Presentation, Timed assessment, Report, Artefact, Proposal, Reflective essay
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Plymouth Marjon University students who took the Psychology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
high
Teaching on my course
92%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
62%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
92%
high
Academic support
92%
high
Academic support
92%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
high
Organisation and management
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
92%
high
How well organised is your course?
77%
med
Learning resources
80%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
77%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
69%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
high
Student voice
82%
med
Student voice
82%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
77%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
58%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
77%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
69%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Plymouth Marjon University. These students are taking Psychology or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
| Physical Education | B | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| English Language | B | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Plymouth Marjon University graduates who took Psychology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
15%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
35%
Caring personal services
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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