Bachelor of Psychology

Social Sciences

The BSc Psychology program at Birmingham City University explores the human mind, behavior, and emotional processes. Students learn to analyze how people think, feel, and act across cultures. With an emphasis on research and applied psychology, learners gain practical experience that prepares them for careers in mental health, education, and social research fields worldwide.

Overview

Through core modules in cognitive, social, and developmental psychology, students develop critical thinking, data analysis, and interpersonal skills. Birmingham City University provides a supportive academic environment with modern labs and expert supervision. Graduates can pursue careers in counseling, HR, research, or continue postgraduate studies in psychology and related disciplines internationally.

Degree:Bachelor
University:Birmingham City University
Intakes:September and January.
Total Credits:360
Application Fee:29 pounds (USD 39)
URL:https://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/psychology-bsc-hons-2025-26
Program Detail
Duration:3 years
Format:Full-time
Attendance:On Campus Learning
Study Gap:3 years
Fees & Funding

Full tuition fee: 17,690 pounds (USD 23,808) Total for International

Course Structure/ What You’ll Learn:

First Year

To complete this course, you must complete all the following CORE modules (totaling 100 credits):

Introduction to Psychology
Psychology of Individual Differences and Personality
Contemporary Issues and Applied Psychology
Introduction to Psychopathology
Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics
To complete this course, you must complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:

Positive Psychology and Counselling
Parapsychology

Second Year

To complete this course, you must complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 60 credits):

Qualitative Research Methods and Analyses
Neuropsychology
Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics
To complete this course, you must complete at least 60 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:

Health Psychology
Work and Organisational Psychology
Educational Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Real-World Work Experiences
Cultural Psychology
Work Experience
Stress and Health
Infancy
You also have the option to study abroad for a semester.

Study Abroad

Professional Placement
To qualify for the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Professional Placement Year award, you must complete the following module.

Professional Placement Year
120 credits

This module is designed to allow you to undertake a credit-bearing, 40-week Professional Placement as an integral part of your Undergraduate Degree. The purpose of the Professional Placement is to improve your employability skills, which will, through the placement experience, allow you to evidence your professional skills, attitudes, and behaviors at the point of entry to the postgraduate job market. Furthermore, by completing the Professional Placement, you will be able to develop and enhance your understanding of the professional work environment. Relevant to your chosen field of study, reflect critically on your professional skills development within the workplace.

Final Year

To complete this course, you must complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):

Applied Social Psychology
Integrative Psychology Project
Lifespan Psychology

To complete this course, you must successfully complete at least 40 credits from the following indicative list of OPTIONAL modules.

Ageing and the Brain
Communication and Language
Counselling Psychology
Gender and Sexualities
Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disorders, and Mental Health
Psychology in Policing and Criminal Justice
Psychological Understanding of Mass Killing, 
Popular Images and Psychological Understanding
 

Entry Requirement
Language:
  • IELTS - 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band.
  • MOI - Yes
Key Information
Loan Availability:No

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