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C800-
UCAS Tariff
120 - 96
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Course duration
3 years
Available for September start 2025
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowAccredited by the British Psychological Society, our BSc Psychology degree at Aberystwyth University will allow you to gain a scientific understanding of the processes from which learn, think, feel, and adapt to our social conditions. In addition, our BSc Psychology degree investigates human behaviour from infancy to old age and deals with the biological, social, and individual factors that affect human psychology. On this course, you will work and engage with lecturers who use their research to create an inspiring learning environment in which you can develop your own thinking in a safe and supportive department.
Modules September start - 2025
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Applications of Psychology | PS11520 | 20 |
Brain, Behaviour and Cognition | PS11220 | 20 |
Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology | PS11820 | 20 |
Designing Psychological Research Projects | PS11610 | 10 |
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology * | PS11320 | 20 |
Introduction to core topics in Social and Individual Behaviour | PS11420 | 20 |
Personal Development and Organisational Behaviour | PS11710 | 10 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Cognitive Psychology | PS21820 | 20 |
Qualitative Research Methods | PS20310 | 10 |
Quantitative Research Methods * | PS21310 | 10 |
Social Psychology | PS20220 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Evolutionary Psychology | PS21020 | 20 |
Forensic Psychology | PS21220 | 20 |
Health Psychology | PS20720 | 20 |
Issues in Clinical Psychology | PS21720 | 20 |
Psychology in Practice | PS20620 | 20 |
The Psychology of Language | PS20420 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Behavioural Neuroscience | PS32120 | 20 |
Developmental Psychology | PS34320 | 20 |
Psychology Research Project for Single Honours * | PS33140 | 40 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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21st Century Self: Critical and Constructionist Approaches to Contemporary Personhood | PS31720 | 20 |
Child Language: Development and Assessment | PS31820 | 20 |
Drugs and Behaviour | PS30820 | 20 |
Psychology Critical Review | PS31520 | 20 |
Psychology in Practice | PS30620 | 20 |
Psychology of Humour | PS32620 | 20 |
The Psychology of Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring | PS31920 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
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Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff 120 - 96
A Levels BBB-CCC
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh
BTEC National Diploma:
DDM-MMM
International Baccalaureate:
30-26
European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% overall
English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.