Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Psychology with a Year Abroad course at University of Kent.
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A,B,B
UCAS code: C881
Here's what University of Kent says about its Psychology with a Year Abroad course.
Psychology with a Year Abroad How do people think, perceive and feel? Psychology is the scientific understanding of human behaviour that opens doors to a wide range of careers, from clinical, business and forensic psychologist to social work and roles in marketing, public relations and human resources.
Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree enables you to confront the issues that humans face with psychology's scientific principles. From brain injury to prejudice reduction, child development to offending behaviour and rehabilitation. We provide you with the tools to develop interventions for hospitals, schools and businesses, making a difference to society through innovations in policy and research.
You spend the third year studying at one of our partner universities in Europe. Shape your degree outside the classroom by participating in our student-led Psychology Society who host regular events including co-run seminars with our academic team exploring current questions. Step in to our active community.
Your future Our graduates currently have excellent graduate employment prospects, working in clinical, forensic and occupational psychology or in allied fields related to therapy, teaching, or social work. Many work in communication-focused roles in marketing, public relations and publishing.
If you choose an undergraduate programme with a placement year you can spend a year working with professional psychologists in, for example, the NHS, the Prison Service or another government agency or in a business setting and gain experience that will enhance your employability.
Our experience schemes allow students to either gain practical experience of ongoing research projects or to gain an insight into the workplace and the local community.
Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Psychology
Location
Canterbury campus | Canterbury
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Psychology
Start date
September 27, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Succeeding at University and Beyond The Science of Psychology: Past and Future Biological and Cognitive Psychology Making Sense of Psychological Data Understanding People and Groups Big Questions in Psychology
Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: Developmental Psychology Conducting, Evaluating Research and Solving Problems with Psychological Data Brain and Cognition Personality and Social Psychology Optional modules may include: Topics in Business Psychology Understanding Psychological Distress: A normal reaction to adverse experiences? The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour
Year Abroad
Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Using Practical Psychology Psychology Project Optional modules may include: Business Psychology in Context Forensic Psychology: Real-World Applications Cognition in Action Challenging and Diversifying Perspectives on Distress Study Designs and Data Collection
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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 University of Kent students who took the Psychology with a Year Abroad course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
75%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
65%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
71%
low
Learning opportunities
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
73%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
76%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
67%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
74%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
60%
low
Assessment and feedback
64%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
68%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
52%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
62%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
64%
low
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
78%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
74%
low
Organisation and management
66%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
68%
low
How well organised is your course?
63%
low
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
low
Student voice
59%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
44%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
59%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
76%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
See who's studying at University of Kent. These students are taking Psychology with a Year Abroad or another course from the same subject area.
Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
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Subject | Grade | |||||
Psychology | B | |||||
Sociology | B | |||||
English Literature | B | |||||
Biology | B | |||||
History | B |
Facts and figures about University of Kent graduates who took Psychology with a Year Abroad - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
52%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
83%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
11%
Administrative occupations
11%
Caring personal services
11%
Therapy professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings from University of Kent graduates who took Psychology with a Year Abroad - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£18.6k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£27.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Psychology with a Year Abroad.
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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