Overview

The BSc (Hons) Psychology (including Foundation Year) degree provided by University of Essex gives you one of the most immersive and exciting experiences of studying human thoughts and behaviours in the UK. Your learning - like our research - would focus on innovative solutions to real societal challenges, so you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to make a measurable difference in our world.

Your future

You’ll spend Year Zero on the Psychology Pathway, being introduced to psychology and statistics for psychology.

Gain work experience alongside your studies by working one-on-one as a psychologist’s research assistant, undertaking an internship alongside health and wellbeing practitioners and supporting psychology outreach.

Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings.

You’ll graduate on the path to a psychologist or researcher career, with the foundations needed to specialise in areas such as clinical and educational psychology.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Statistics for Psychology
Navigating the Digital World
Cognitive Science
Behavioral Therapy
Applied Psychology
Death, God and the Meaning of Life

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology View 772 other Bachelors in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applications for degree courses with a foundation year (Year Zero) will be considered individually, whether you

think you might not have the grades to enter the first year of a degree course;

have non-traditional qualifications or experience (e.g. you haven’t studied A-levels or a BTEC);

are returning to university after some time away from education; or

are looking for more support during the transition into university study.

A-levels: DDD

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMP

T-levels: Pass with E in core

Our standard offer is 72 UCAS tariff points from at least two full A-levels, or equivalent.

Examples of the above tariff may include:

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21500 GBP / year

≈ 21500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Colchester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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