Funding
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Money MattersWhat role does psychology play in everyday life? How can we understand more about human behaviour across different contexts?
This course is open for Clearing applications. We guarantee accommodation to eligible students who apply by 31 July.
Psychologists explore behaviour – the ways our minds work, how we think and interact with the world, and why we react in the ways we do.
Our course covers the fundamental and essential skills required for further psychology study. These can include academic writing and reading skills, research and analytical skills, and a strong strong understanding and application of core psychological theories to a wide range of real-world issues. Thereby, equipping you with knowledge and skills to progress on to degree-level study.
At the end of your foundation year, you’ll have the option to transfer your study focus to BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology, or BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy, or stay on the BSc (Hons) Psychology course.
4 years full-time
Jack Nightingale“I chose to study psychology because I have a deep interest in human behaviour and biology. A degree in psychology also offers the ability to learn many more skills that you cannot with other degrees, such as the ability to view the world in a more communal and empathic way.”
BSc (Hons) Psychology
You’ll have lots of variety each week, as you’ll experience different teaching methods across each psychology topic. You’ll usually have days with a mix of lectures, workshops, and group work.
Assessment is through course work which may include essays, reports, group projects, and presentations.
In your final year of study, you’ll be able to choose optional units in areas that you’re particularly interested in, with themes such as educational psychology, forensic psychology, clinical psychology, and developmental psychology.
You’ll be based in our award-winning Brooks building which houses outstanding specialist facilities across all areas of health, psychology, social care, and education. We have six psychology laboratories and 12 experimental testing laboratories.
Whether you’ve already made your decision about what you want to study, or you’re just considering your options, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about student life at Manchester Met.
We offer:
Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
Please note our entry requirements may differ slightly at Clearing. Please call the Clearing helpline on +44 (0)161 247 3000 for more details.
UK and Channel Islands full-time foundation year fee: £9,250 per year for the foundation year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.
EU and Non-EU international full-time foundation year fee: £18,500 per year. When progressing from the pre-degree foundation year to the linked degree. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study)
A degree typically comprises 360 credits, a DipHE 240 credits, a CertHE 120 credits, and an integrated masters 480 credits. The tuition fee for the placement year for those courses that offer this option is £1,850, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study). The tuition fee for the study year abroad for those courses that offer this option is £1,385, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
Optional estimate: £600
All of the books required for the course are available from the Library. The University also has PC labs and a laptop loan service. However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop. You may also need to print your assignments and other documents. Campus printing costs start from 5p per page. Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop and up to £100 each year for books and printing.
Find out more about financing your studies and whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships
Money MattersAs a psychology graduate, there are a diverse range of career paths you could take. You might decide to pursue a career as a psychologist or use your transferrable skills to work across sectors from education to human resources (HR).
If you graduate with a 2:2 honours classification or higher, and pass your dissertation project, you’ll be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the British Psychological Society (BPS). This is the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.
Depending upon the field of psychology you choose, and level of further training you engage in, some of the places you might work in are local authorities, social services, prisons, sports clubs, NHS or private hospitals, schools, or rehabilitation centres.
Our graduates work in housing services at Manchester City Council, as a probation case manager for Cheshire & Greater Manchester Community Rehabilitation Company, as a psychology assistant for an Early Intervention in Psychosis Team at an NHS Trust, and as a trainee High-Intensity CBT Therapist.
You can apply for this course through Clearing.
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Programme Review
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latest online learning technology. For further information on when we
may make changes to our programmes, please see the
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