Overview

The (Hons) Psychological Studies from University of Plymouth builds on your knowledge in clinical, cognitive and social psychology, with the option to specialise in psychology or psychology with sociology.

Key features

There is a range of expertise within the psychology department, including neuroscience, social psychology, cognition and behaviour, among other areas. This provides a range of experiences that can be used to inspire us. What I like most about the department is the knowledge and passion of both staff and students. There is a willingness to engage, ask questions and guide others in developing key skills. When we share our skills with those around us to reach a common goal, everybody wins.Benefit from our reputation as a centre of excellence in clinical psychology, gaining insights from practitioners involved in our masters and doctoral training programmes.Our one-year top-up degree is designed to build on your existing qualifications and leave you with a full honours degree, ready to pursue a wide range of careers in fields such as mental health, education, business and social care, and highly transferable across many other professions. It also opens the door to postgraduate study, leading to specialist roles such as clinical, educational, forensic, or organisational psychologist. Alongside subject expertise, you’ll sharpen key transferable skills – critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and data analysis – that form the foundation for success in countless career paths.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Careers Planning
Current Topics in Psychology
Media, State and Society
Food, Culture and Society
Health, Medical Power and Social Justice
Different Ways of Knowing: The Anthropology of truth, post-truth and conspiracy
The Politics of Wasted Lives

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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105

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76

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59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology View 778 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.

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Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Specifically for students who have successfully achieved a Foundation Degree/HND from a psychology-related subject/course. Applicants with other qualifications at the appropriate level and experience may also be considered.

A Foundation Degree (FSc) that has been approved by the School of Psychology and has been validated by Plymouth University.

Applications from those with FSc degrees or HE diplomas (or equivalent) from other HE institutions will be considered where at least 160 credits of the programme are core topics in Psychology.

Please note that this final year course would not allow you eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time (Home) - £815 per 10 credits.

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

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