Bachelor of Science (BSc)

BSc Psychology

Academic psychology is a broad discipline that explores every aspect of behaviour, from the 'hidden' biology to everyday social phenomena.
  • Duration: 3 years (4 years with Study Abroad/Placement Year)
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: C800 / Institution code: M20
  • Key features:
  • Study abroad
  • Industrial experience
  • Scholarships available
  • Accredited course

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Overview

Course overview

  • Study on a BPS-accredited course at a university ranked 7th in the UK for Psychology (QS World University Rankings 2023).
  • Gain practical experience through an integrated 30-hour placement or a full placement year.
  • Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge required for a wide range of careers.
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Psychology at The University of Manchester

A study experience that makes a difference

We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities.

  • Complete our Ethical Grand Challenges to learn how you can create a better world and become more socially responsible.
  • Work with an external organisation to tackle real-world sustainability problems through our University Living Lab.
  • Discover subjects that broaden your horizon with our interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Every course at Manchester contributes towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, so no matter what you're studying you'll be playing an active role in the protection of people and planet.

You will explore the following goals in your course:

  • Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Open days

Attending an open day is a great way to find out what studying psychology at Manchester is like. Find out about our  upcoming open days .

Contact details

School/Faculty
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Telephone
+44 (0)161 529 4563
Email
Website
https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/psychology/
School/Faculty overview
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

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Entry requirements

A-level

We require grades AAA including one or more of: Psychology, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Further Maths, Applied Science.

We accept only one performance-based A-level (eg photography, drama, art/design, music or media studies). Subjects with overlapping content are not normally considered as separate A-levels; Further Mathematics is not considered alongside Mathematics and Human Biology is not considered alongside Biology.

If you want to check that your specific subjects are suitable for entry to this course, please contact us by emailing ug.psychology@manchester.ac.uk

Refugee/care-experienced offer

Applicants who have been in local authority care for more than three months or have refugee status may be eligible for an offer two grades below the standard requirements.

AS-level

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

Subjects welcomed but not normally included as part of the standard offer

We exclude General Studies from a standard offer.

Unit grade information

The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit information where available.  Like all other information provided by applicants this may be taken into consideration when assessing your application.  Unit grades will not normally form part of an offer conditions.

GCSE

We normally require at least five GCSEs at minimum grade B/6, including English Language and Mathematics. If an applicant has a grade 5 in either English Language or Mathematics, but has a grade 6 in the other subject, we would advise they still apply.

For applicants whose status has been confirmed as WP+ using the University's Contextual Data Eligibility tool , we will allow an overall reduction of 2 grades on the full GCSE requirements. Please note, however, that no individual subject should be lower than C/4.

For applicants whose status has been confirmed as WP++ using the University's Contextual Data Eligibility tool , we will allow an overall reduction of 4 grades on the full GCSE requirements. Please note, however, that no individual subject should be lower than C/4. 

International Baccalaureate

We require 36 points overall with grades 6,6,6 in higher level subjects, one of which must include Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Psychology or Mathematics (AA or AI are both considered).

We accept only one performance-based subject at higher level, for example, Visual Arts, Design Tech, Theatre, Film, Music, Dance.

If you want to check that your specific subjects are suitable for entry to this course, please contact us by emailing ug.psychology@manchester.ac.uk .

Other international entry requirements

We welcome applications from overseas students. Country-specific information can be found on the University website . However, this is for general information only, as specific entry requirements may be different for the BSc Psychology course.

Please contact us at ug.psychology@manchester.ac.uk to check specific requirements for your country before you apply for the BSc Psychology course.

Advanced Placement Tests

We require grades 5,5,5 with subject specific requirements (contact us at ug.psychology@manchester.ac.uk to check specific requirements). We will also consider your full educational background in conjunction with your Advanced Placement Tests.

Scottish requirements

We require grades AAABB together with grade A in Advanced Higher in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. If you have not studied National 5 qualifications, we would expect you to have studied English and Mathematics at Higher level.

Welsh Baccalaureate

The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A level entry requirements.

European Baccalaureate

We require an overall grade of 85% with a minimum of Grade 8 in two subjects (on of which must be a science or Psychology).

AQA Baccalaureate

The University recognises the benefits of the AQA Baccalaureate and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills.

In making offers, the University will focus on the three A Levels taken within the AQA Baccalaureate. Students need to check the standard A Level requirements for their chosen course.

The units of broader study, enrichment activities and the Extended Project are considered to be valuable elements of the AQA Baccalaureate and we would therefore strongly encourage students to draw upon these experiences within their personal statement.

Foundation year

The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme:

Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme in Business, are required to achieve AAA, which must include Mathematics and an EAP score of B. 

Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme in Psychology/Science, are required to achieve AAA in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics and an EAP score of B.

Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year in Business or Science are required to achieve AAA (including one science) and an EAP requirements score of A.

For all other foundation years, we consider your full educational background.

A decision about your suitability for this course will not be taken based solely on the foundation year completed and will include all prior qualifications. Applicants should pass the Foundation Year (min 75% overall) at the first attempt as resits may not be considered.  

Pearson BTEC qualifications

BTEC National Extended Diploma

We require successful completion of a BTEC National Extended Diploma at grades DDD alongside grade A in one of the following A-levels: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

BTEC National Diploma

We require successful completion of a BTEC National Diploma at grades D*D in a science-based subject with one A-level at grade A. If the BTEC National Diploma is in a non-science subject, the A-level must be in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

BTEC National Foundation Diploma

We accept the BTEC National Foundation Diploma at grade D* in lieu of the third A-level only. It must be offered alongside 2 A-level subjects, one of which to include: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology with minimum grades AA.

BTEC National Extended Certificate

We accept the BTEC National Extended Certificate at grade D* in lieu of the third A-level only. It must be offered alongside 2 A-level subjects, one of which to include: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology with minimum grades AA.

Please note, we do not accept the CACHE qualification.

OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications

Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

We require successful completion of a Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at grades D*D*D alongside grade A in one of the following A-levels: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.

Cambridge Technical Diploma

We require successful completion of a Cambridge Technical Diploma at grades D*D in a science-based subject with one A-level at grade A. If the Technical Diploma is in a non-science subject, the A-level must be in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma

We accept the Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma at grade D* in lieu of the third A-level only. It must be offered alongside 2 A-level subjects, one of which to include: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology with minimum grades AA.

Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

We accept the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at grade D* in lieu of the third A-level only. It must be offered alongside 2 A-level subjects, one of which to include: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology with minimum grades AA.

Please note, we do not accept the CACHE qualification.

Access to HE Diploma

For Access to Higher Education courses, an overall of 60 credits are required with 45 at Level 3 and all 45 credits must be graded at Distinction. 15 credits must be in a science subject.

You may be asked to provide a sample of previous coursework and/or to attend an interview if it is thought that further information is required on your application.

You should also have a good set of GCSEs (minimum of five subjects) with English Language and Mathematics at Grade B/6, or equivalent. Students educated up to GCSE level who have only taken a one-year Access course will not normally be accepted.

Cambridge Pre-U

We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A Level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall is taken to include either Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Grades required will be D3 and/or A.

T Level

We do not accept T Levels as entry onto this course. The University does accept specific T Level qualifications on a number of courses please review to our T Level information page for a full list.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

Core Maths

The University welcomes and recognises the value of Level 3 core mathematics qualifications (eg AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies). 

Core Mathematics is not a compulsory element of post-16 study and as a result we will not normally include it in the conditions of any offer made to the student. However, if a student chooses to undertake a core mathematics qualification this may be taken into account when we consider their application, particularly for certain non-science courses with a distinct mathematical or statistical element.

This course will accept grade B in Core Mathematics in lieu of the correct grade in GCSE Mathematics.

Home-schooled applicants

If you are a student who has followed a non-standard educational route, e.g. you have been educated at home; your application will be considered against the standard entry criteria of the course for which you are applying. You will be required to demonstrate that you meet the specified academic entry requirements of the course. We will also require a reference from somebody who knows you well enough, in an official capacity, to write about you and your suitability for higher education. If you are a home schooled student and would like further information or advice please contact the academic School for your chosen course who will be able to help you. 

Non-standard educational routes

Mature students are some of our most well-equipped learners, bringing skills and attributes gained from work, family and other life experiences.  Students come from a whole array of backgrounds, study every kind of course, undertake full-time and part-time learning and are motivated by career intentions as well as personal interest.  There is no such thing as a typical mature student at Manchester.

The application process is the same as for other prospective undergraduates.  If you require further clarification about the acceptability of the qualifications you hold please contact the academic School(s) you plan to apply to.  Further information for mature students can be found here ( http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/mature-students/ )

English language

If you have international qualifications, you may be asked to provide evidence of your English language ability.

Minimum requirements are typically:

  • Grade B/6 GCSE English. We will accept C+ in the Northern Ireland reformed GCSE;
  • TOEFL (iBT) - 100 with component scores of at least 25;
  • IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each component;
  • CIE OR UCLES 1119 English at Grade B.

English language test validity

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Fees and funding

Fees

Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2025 will be £9,535 per annum (subject to Parliamentary approval). Tuition fees for international students will be £32,500 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.

Policy on additional costs

All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).

Scholarships/sponsorships

A small number of scholarships may be available.

Application and selection

How to apply

Apply through UCAS .

How your application is considered

Applications are considered on the basis of the UCAS form. Candidates may be interviewed online or by telephone, or asked to complete an alternative admissions statement.

Applicants whose personal statement is specific to a different discipline

Because of the high volume of applications we receive, we will not consider those applicants who choose Psychology as a second option and whose personal statement is geared towards a different discipline.

Returning to education

Applications from those who are returning to education are encouraged.

Deferrals

Applications for deferred entry are considered equally to other applications up to the point of confirmation. Requests for deferred entry are granted on the discretion of admissions staff, and are normally granted for one year only. Some English Language test results, such as IELTS or TOEFL, are only valid for two years from the test date.

Policy for applicants who resit their qualifications

If you are resitting your A-levels we will reconsider your application provided you have obtained a minimum of BBB (or equivalent grades) at first attempt. Applicants whose first attempt grades are below BBB (or equivalent grades) may be automatically rejected.

Re-applications

If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry.

In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved. We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course.

If you are applying for a place for the same year of entry through UCAS Extra, you should provide additional evidence of your suitability for the course. If you are applying through clearing you are required to meet the clearing requirements. In both UCAS Extra and clearing, the places will be subject to availability.

Course details

Course description

Our BPS-accredited BSc Psychology degree is a flexible course consisting of compulsory and optional units both within and outside of psychology, preparing you to work in a wide range of professions and sectors.

You will study four diverse themes that represent the modern discipline of psychology: mind and brain, evolution and development, adaptability and wellbeing, and psychology in society.

You can gain valuable experience through our work placement schemes, with opportunities to undertake a 30-hour placement in Year 2 or a year-long placement in Year 3. Read a  blog post from one of our placement year students  to find out more.

We also offer opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner institutions, depending on academic performance.

Our graduates are highly employable and can take their understanding of human behaviour into any workplace.

Find out more about the British Psychology Society accreditation.

Special features

"Having the opportunity to observe cognitive behavioural therapy sessions at the hospital has been very interesting.

"To get named as a contributing author on the latest paper to be sent for publishing is something I am very proud of!"

Corah Lewis / BSc Psychology placement year student at the Great Ormond Institute of Child Health

Work placement options

There are opportunities to gain practical work-based experience through either 30-hour integrated placements in Year 2 or a full-time, year-long placement at the end of Year 2 and before you start Year 3, subject to meeting our progression criteria.

Placements take place at carefully chosen partners including the NHS, local schools, colleges, voluntary organisations and businesses. We have substantial experience in setting up these placements, and you will be able to add relevant work experience to your CV and try out life in your chosen career.

Read a  blog post from one of our placement year students  to find out more.

Study abroad option

There are opportunities to experience life in another country through our study abroad scheme, where you can spend a year overseas at one of our partner institutions if you meet our progression criteria. These institutions have previously included Queens University (Canada), University of Sydney (Australia), University of California (USA) and Complutense University of Madrid (Spain).

Dedicated careers units

Designed with the aid of the careers service and in collaboration with our current students, employability-focused units in Years 1 and 2 will ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need to realise your career goals.

Building on basic skills in the first year, Year 2 students can choose between two units (with or without work placement), both designed to enhance student employability by equipping you with skills such as teamwork, communication and leadership, and supporting you in developing a graduate-level CV and interview skills.

See the Careers tab for more information about how we help students to prepare for the workplace.

Teaching and learning

Lectures, interactive and practical classes

You will hear about the latest developments in psychological theory, research and practice from leading psychological scientists and clinicians in your lectures.

Lectures are supported by smaller group teaching sessions, enabling you to actively engage with the course materials and the concepts introduced in lectures.

You will gain hands-on experience of statistical analyses through practical classes in Years 1 and 2.

Learning through research

In addition to training in quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistics, you will attend empirical work classes, embedded into core units throughout Years 1 and 2.

You will learn how to accumulate knowledge via research while developing critical evaluation skills and designing, conducting and evaluating research studies.

From your first semester, you will learn how to collect, organise, describe and analyse data and present your findings in a variety of formats to different audiences.

In the final year, you will draw on this research training to undertake your own independent research project, supervised by an academic with expertise in that field of psychology.

Personalised learning support

You will be allocated the same Academic Advisorin Years 1 and 2, so that you can build a meaningful relationship with them and they can be best placed to support you and your learning. In Year 3, your Academic Advisor will be an academic who will also e supporting you with your final year empirical prohect. You will regularly meet your advisor to reflect on your academic and personal development, discuss future goals and agree action plans.

Additional learning support

We offer drop-in clinics to support students with academic writing and additional sessions led by teaching staff and peer mentors to support your learning. There are also further sources of learning support across the University.

Coursework and assessment

Assessments range from 48-hour short release examinations to coursework essays, posters, presentations, laboratory reports and the final year project report.

Our broad assessment strategy is to give roughly equal weight to written examinations and to other forms of coursework. In Year 3, this may depend on which optional units you choose to take.

Course unit details

The psychology units you will take throughout your degree each fall under one of the following themes.

Adaptability and wellbeing

What are the risk factors for developing psychological disorders? How can we influence choices made by the population, to help promote healthy behaviours?

You will learn from practicing clinicians, health psychologists and field-leading researchers to explore mental health, the influence of individual differences (including personality), ways we can influence choices important to wellbeing, and criminal behaviour.

Psychology in society

What influence does social media have on political attitudes? How can police procedures be optimised to achieve the accurate identification of perpetrators? How do our implicit or unconcious attitudes guide our behaviour and the way we evaluate others?

This theme examines society through a psychological lens, covering a range of topics in social psychology, as well as the application of psychology to politics, the workplace and forensic settings. Having been introduced to key theories, you will evaluate the research evidence cited to support those theories and consider their application in a range of real-world contexts.

Mind and brain

How do we perceive and make sense of the world around us? How can we use sensory information to control our actions?

Our units on cognition will help you understand the brain mechanisms and processes underlying learning and memory, what attention is and how it changes throughout our lives, and how emotion can influence our decisions.

You will learn from experimental studies in healthy people, neuropsychological studies in people with neurological disorders, and insights provided by the latest neuroimaging techniques.

Evolution and development

How do infants come to understand the world around them? What factors influence our cognitive abilities as we move into mid- and late-adult life?

In this set of units, you will learn about how people change throughout the lifespan, from learning to crawl to coping with retirement.

Our units on evolution will also ask how human development differs from that of other animals - what, if anything, sets us apart?

Course content for year 1

Compulsory units from the four course themes will be supplemented with training in research methods and statistics and a unit designed to support skill and career development.

You will have the opportunity to replace the Group Dynamics unit for a 10 credit unit from the University Language Centre.

Course units for year 1

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

TitleCodeCredit ratingMandatory/optional
Research Methods & Statistics PSYC10100 20 Mandatory
Introduction to Developmental Psychology PSYC10211 10 Mandatory
Lifespan & Ageing PSYC10311 10 Mandatory
Introduction to Cognition PSYC10421 10 Mandatory
Professional Development PSYC10460 10 Mandatory
Introduction to Social Psychology PSYC10711 10 Mandatory
Brain & Behaviour PSYC11212 10 Mandatory
Sensation & Perception PSYC11312 10 Mandatory
Group Dynamics PSYC11402 10 Mandatory
Foundations in Mental Health & Distress PSYC11412 10 Mandatory
Foundations of Health Psychology PSYC11512 10 Mandatory
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Course content for year 2

Course units from the four course themes will integrate training in research methods and will be supplemented with training in statistics and other course units focused on the application of psychology (eg forensic psychology), as well as those designed to support skill and career development.

You will have the opportunity to replace up to two Psychology units with a diverse range offered by the University College for Interdisciplinary Learning or the University Language Centre, enabling you to broaden your educational horizons. (N.B. there are some restrictions on which unit combinations can be replaced in order to satisfy British Psychological Society Accreditation requirements).

You will also have the opportunity to undertake a short (30-hour) work placement.

Course units for year 2

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

TitleCodeCredit ratingMandatory/optional
Interventions to Improve Mental Health and Wellbeing PSYC21032 10 Mandatory
Personality and Individual Differences PSYC21042 10 Mandatory
Statistics and Data Analysis PSYC21061 10 Mandatory
Cognition PSYC21081 10 Mandatory
Employability PSYC23000 10 Mandatory
Perception and Action PSYC21012 10 Optional
Topics and Issues in Developmental Psychology PSYC21021 10 Optional
Cognitive Neuroscience PSYC21022 10 Optional
Evolution of Behaviour and Cognition PSYC21031 10 Optional
Forensic Psychology PSYC21072 10 Optional
Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology PSYC21151 10 Optional
Topics and Issues in Social Psychology PSYC21701 10 Optional
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Course content for year 3

Units offered in your final year reflect the research interests of our staff. You are free to select four of these advanced units (taking two in each semester), meaning that you can tailor your degree to match personal interests and future ambitions.

Students wanting to broaden their degree can also opt to swap one advanced psychology unit for up to two non-psychology units from choices offered by University College , Business and Management for all Programmes or the University Language Centre.

You will also undertake a year-long research project, choosing from a wide choice of topics, supervised by a member of staff.

Course units for year 3

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

TitleCodeCredit ratingMandatory/optional
Project PSYC30920 40 Mandatory
Organisational Psychology PSYC30241 20 Optional
Language and Communicative Development in Educational Settings PSYC31121 20 Optional
Sociality & Communication: Evolutionary Perspectives PSYC31131 20 Optional
Cases in Clinical Neuropsychology PSYC31161 20 Optional
Lifestyle Behaviour Change PSYC31211 20 Optional
Clinical Psychology PSYC31222 20 Optional
Communication in Healthcare PSYC31232 20 Optional
Understanding Dementia: Brain and Behaviour PSYC31242 20 Optional
Psychology of Music PSYC32002 20 Optional
Psychology of Politics, Identity and Society PSYC32242 20 Optional
Perception - From Lab to Life PSYC32322 20 Optional
Psychology in the Real World PSYC33022 20 Optional
Emotion PSYC37111 20 Optional
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What our students say

"My lecturers often challenge me to think more critically about research and how it can contribute to wider existing literature.

"The diverse and multicultural community here has allowed me to expand my horizons and develop greater insight into the perspectives of others."

Marcus Quek / BSc Psychology Year 3 student

Disability support

Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service. Email: dass@manchester.ac.uk

Careers

Career opportunities

"I'd recommend Manchester because the level of teaching is really good and all of the lecturers were extremely supportive and approachable.

"The BSc in Psychology was a requirement to be accepted onto my master's course, but I particularly think that the course helped me in my master's interview, as my degree equipped me with the presentation skills I needed."

Jessica Lomas / BSc Psychology 2015 graduate and MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health student

Gaining a BPS-accredited psychology degree is the first step toward a professional psychology career (clinical, counselling, health, forensic, organisational, educational, sports).

Only 15-20% of psychology graduates choose to complete the required postgraduate training to become professional chartered psychologists; the majority of graduates will work in other professions where the skills developed during their study will be highly valued.

These skills range from research and critical thinking to data handling and analysis, in addition to the important knowledge about how people think and work in everyday life.

Our graduates

Our graduates work in a range of careers, including marketing, advertising and consumer psychology; journalism; human resources; management consulting; academic research; teaching; police and the prison service; mental health nursing; counselling; and social work.

We have strong links with our graduates, many of whom provide work placements and give advice and inspiration to our current students.

How we support our students

Through a range of units, opportunities for work experience, support from academic advisors and bespoke careers events involving our psychology graduates, we help you to work out not only what you would like to do, but also how to get there.

Work placement options

You can take a Year 2 unit that includes a short work placement or opt for a full-year placement in Year 3.

Both give our graduates a competitive edge in the labour market, having had experience of applying for professional roles, being interviewed and gaining relevant experience.

Careers consultants

We work closely with our dedicated careers consultants and the wider careers service to deliver bespoke events and support for our students.

Further opportunities to enhance your employability

In Years 2 and 3 you have the opportunity to swap Psychology units for those offered by The University College for Interdisciplinary Learning and Business and Management for all Programmes. Choosing to study units outside of the core psychology curriculum will allow you to develop key knowledge and skills in areas selected on the basis of your career ambitions.

For example, for the Leadership of Learning unit, students complete a project while placed in a local school, while the Marketing unit offers training from the Manchester Business School.

Psychology students are also eligible to submit work for awards that are valued by employers, including the Manchester Leadership Award, Manchester Global Award and Manchester Enterprise Award.

More information

See the Higher Education Academy's  psychology careers resources  for further information.

Accrediting organisations

The course is accredited as conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of  The British Psychological Society  and the Graduate Basis for Registration.

The latter is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. To be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Registration, you must gain a minimum of an Upper Second degree classification and pass the Final Year Project unit.