Program Overview

Introduction to BSc (Hons) Psychology

The BSc (Hons) Psychology program at Manchester Metropolitan University offers students a comprehensive understanding of the scientific lens of psychology. This program delves into the ways our minds work, covering all core elements of psychological study, from lifespan development, neuropsychology, and research methods to social, critical, and cognitive psychology.

Course Overview

The course covers a wide range of methods used in psychology research, including experiments, developing an independent research proposal, and learning about qualitative methodologies. Students will learn about a wide range of topics, including the influence of biology and genetics on behavior, perception and memory, mental health and cultural differences, and the importance of ethical practice.

Course Structure

• Year 1: Introduction to foundational concepts of psychological theory and research, exploring how these ideas shape our understanding of human behavior in the context of today's world.
• Year 2: Building on the knowledge from Year One, students dive deeper into key areas of psychology, taking a more critical and analytical approach to core topics in the field.
• Year 3: Students have the opportunity to specialize in areas of psychology that align with their personal interests and career goals, undertaking an empirical research project in their chosen area of psychology.

Core Modules

Year 1

• Contemporary Psychology: Considering psychological perspectives on hot topics and current societal challenges.
• Core Skills In Psychology: Developing skills and knowledge that boost professionalism and enable career readiness.
• Psychology In Action: Introduction to core and applied areas of psychology.
• Research Methods in Psychology 1: Gaining key insights into the importance of good quality research in psychology.

Year 2

• Cognitive and Biological Psychology: Critically exploring key areas of cognitive psychological theory and research.
• Social and Developmental Psychology: Examining theoretical, methodological, and applied aspects of social and developmental psychology across the lifespan.
• Research Methods in Psychology 2: Building on research skills from Year One, designing ethical quantitative and qualitative research.
• Individuality and Diversity in Psychology: Studying the social, conceptual, historical, and cultural construction of psychology.

Year 3

• Psychology Futures: Introduction to practitioner psychology roles and how these roles help us understand, support, and change behavior and wellbeing.
• Preparing for Your Dissertation: Designing a feasible piece of applied psychology research.
• Dissertation: Conducting a piece of timely, ethical, and meaningful psychological empirical research.

Features and Benefits

• Teaching Expertise: Taught by a large and diverse teaching team with specialist lecturers covering the whole field of psychology.
• Enhanced Student Support: Strong belief in enhancing student wellbeing, with a personal tutor and programme support tutors working closely with students throughout the course.
• Outstanding Facilities: Access to specialist facilities for psychology demonstration and practice, including EEG and fNIRS for brain imaging, and TMS and tDCS for non-invasive brain stimulation.
• Rise Programme: Opportunity to engage with Rise and its unique skills-based workshops and projects, gaining additional credits and enhancing CV.
• Study Abroad Year: Chance to immerse oneself in a vibrant culture at one of the partner universities in Spain, Italy, Sweden, Malaysia, USA, Canada, or Australia.
• Placement Year: Opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in a professional setting, applying knowledge gained during the degree to real-world work situations.

Entry Requirements

• Typical Offer: 120 UCAS tariff points.
• IELTS Score: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.
• UK Students: Level 3 qualifications, including GCE A levels, Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma, and T levels.
• International Students: IB Diploma with minimum 30 points overall or 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, and IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized. Information on 2025/26 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students is available.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in Further Study: 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first-degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
• Careers Service: Support and encouragement to get ready for further study or working life, including starting one's own business.
• Future Me: Exploring career plans and topping up skills with hundreds of online short courses.
• Rise: Engaging with unique skills-based workshops and projects, gaining additional credits and enhancing CV.
• Placement Year: Gaining hands-on work experience in a professional setting, applying knowledge gained during the degree to real-world work situations.

Your City, Your Community, Your Campus

• Life in Manchester: Bustling night and day, Manchester offers an inspiring and welcoming setting for studies.
• City-Centre Campus: Modern learning spaces, a lively Students' Union, and fantastic social hubs and sporting facilities.
• Student Community: Home to one of the UK's largest and most diverse student communities, celebrating difference and treating everyone as an individual.