On this professionally accredited degree you will study the foundations of psychology, as well as a choice of our research-informed modules to tailor the degree to your own interests.
Topics include:
Your teaching is informed by our internationally recognised research in areas such as neuroscience, ageing and health, health and society, and linguistics and language sciences.
We place a strong emphasis on report writing, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, computing and presentation skills that you can take into a wide range of careers.
Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.
Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.
You choose 80 credits of optional modules from the following list with no more than 50 credits to be taken in any semester:
You may replace 20 credits of the above modules with 20 credits of modules from Stage 2 or Stage 3 offered by another unit.
AAA-ABB including at least one A level from a subject with a substantial science or mathematics component including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Psychology, Chemistry, Statistics, or Economics. Offer levels depend on the number of science/mathematics A levels a candidate offers. Minimum offers are usually:
Preference will be given to applicants offering at least two sciences. General Studies is accepted. GCSE Mathematics plus a science (both at a minimum grade B) are required. Two AS levels (or one AS Double Award) will not be considered in the place of one A level.
AAAAA-AABBB at Higher Grade, including at least one subject with a substantial science or Mathematics component including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Psychology, Chemistry, Statistics, or Economics. Offer levels depend on the number of science/mathematics Highers a candidate offers. Minimum offers are usually:
Preference will be given to applicants offering at least two sciences. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Mathematics plus a science required at grade 2 Standard Grade (or Intermediate 2 equivalent).
A minimum of 34 points. Three subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above, preferably including science. Preference will be given to applicants offering at least two sciences at Higher Level. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies to be offered at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. At least one third of all subjects taken must be science/mathematics.
A1A1A1AB-AABBB at Higher Level, including at least one subject with a substantial science or mathematics component including Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or Economics. Offer levels depend on the number of science/mathematics subjects a candidate offers at Higher Level. Minimum offers are usually:
Preference will be given to applicants offering at least two sciences.
Units in Mathematical Studies and/or Quantitative Methods, Human Biology and a third subject (preferably a science subject) are required with at least 45 level 3 credits at Distinction.
Applicants are considered on an individual basis.
Applicants are considered on an individual basis.
D3,D3,D3-D3,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects including at least one principal subject from a subject with a substantial science or mathematics component including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Psychology, Chemistry, or Economics. Offer levels depend on the number of science/mathematics principal subjects a candidate offers. Minimum offers are usually:
Preference will be given to applicants offering at least two sciences. GCSE Mathematics plus a science (both at a minimum grade B) are required.
AAB-BBB including at least one A level from a subject with a substantial science or Mathematics component including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Psychology, Chemistry, Statistics, or Economics. Offer levels depend on the number of science/mathematics A levels a candidate offers. Standard offers are: 1 science/mathematics A level, AAB 2 science/mathematics A levels, ABB 3 or more science/mathematics A levels, BBB General Studies is included. GCSE Mathematics plus a science(minimum grade B) are required. Two AS levels (or one AS Double Award) will not be considered in the place of one A level.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
Applicants are considered on an individual basis.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
No work experience is required.
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Newcastle University.
This degree is professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (providing you achieve the minimum standard of a lower second-class Honours).
Having Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership means you can join the BPS and go on to further training or practice in psychology.
