Studying psychology at university
Example course modules
- Cell biology
- Mind and behaviour
- Exploring effective learning
- Experimental methods and statistical analysis
- Individual and social processes
- Developmental psychology
- Brain and cognition
- Social psychology
- Humans in biological perspective
- Evolution and behaviour
Teaching hours / week
Average for this subject
Average for all subjects
Average hours for this subject: 10 (Low 7 - High 14). Average hours for all subjects: 14.
The time you'll spend in lectures and seminars each week will vary from university to university, so use this as a guide.
Who studies this subject
What students say about psychology
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- No Specific Requirements
Useful to have
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Biology
- Mathematics
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
Personal statement advice
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Personal statement tips and advice
Career prospects
Six months after graduating
- Welfare professionals
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Psychologist ( eg clinical, educational, occupational)
- Youth and community worker
- Counsellor
Other real-life job examples
- PR officer
- HR officer
- Social Researcher
What employers like about this subject
One of the country's most popular degrees, psychology enables students to gain subject-specific skills such as developing an understanding of current theory and practice in fields of psychology and how to generate and interpret research data. General skills that employers appreciate in psychology graduates include communication, project management, numeracy and negotiation skills. Some roles in psychology itself, such as clinical psychology, may need a postgraduate qualification to enter. Psychology graduates work for a wide range of employers including hospitals and health trusts, schools and colleges, social care organisations and management consultants.
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