BA (Hons) Social Psychology Bachelor's degree at Leeds Beckett University
BA (Hons) Social Psychology at Leeds Beckett University. The university is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and this qualification holds national recognition.
About this course
Explore the intersection of psychology and society. You'll discover the complexities of human behaviour in a cross-cultural, globally orientated degree. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Social Psychology is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Leeds Beckett University, based in Leeds City Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Psychology, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 3 modules
- Interdisciplinary Psychology20 credits
Module details
Examine scientific approaches to psychology while highlighting limitations of assumptions. Cover historical context of psychology over past 200 years. Introduce main body of interdisciplinary psychological perspectives. Explore topics ranging from empirical psychology and behaviourism to humanistic and transpersonal psychology.
- Doing Psychology20 credits
Module details
Get involved in broad and interdisciplinary psychology engaging with theory and reflecting on varied life and learning experiences. Contemplate interpersonal and intrapersonal spheres, building skills in exploring self and identity and encountering others. Support in exploring theoretical and experiential forms of learning, self-directed learning, and reflecting on experiences.
- Consciousness Studies20 credits
Module details
Explore variety of different approaches, perspectives, and theories in consciousness studies spanning theology, philosophy and psychology. Introduce concepts, theories, and approaches to human consciousness ranging from biological/cognitive phenomena to experiential noumena. Cover topics including dualism, brain mapping technologies, materialist and idealist debates, AI and transhumanism, and meditation.
Year 2 2 modules
- Psychosocial Development20 credits
Module details
Learn concepts and theories associated with psychological development in broad socio-historic and cultural context. Critically consider different stages of life, major life transitions, and traditional approach to development. Cover everything from birth, through infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood, into old age. Explore death and the process of dying. Draw on transpersonal psychology, sociology, anthropology, and critical social psychology.
- Researching Society20 credits
Module details
Gain understanding of both epistemological and methodological aspects of the research process. Introduce fundamental epistemological questions for social and socio-psychological sciences. Look at problematic distinctions within research process including scientific versus ordinary knowledge and theory versus empirical data. Investigate relationship between quantitative measurement and scientific method. Address practical issues related to different stages of research project design. Discuss key
Year 3 1 modules
- Mind, Self & Culture20 credits
Module details
Focus on how psychologists investigate culture and how it shapes - and is shaped by - mind, self and consciousness. Draw on approaches from related disciplines including sociology, philosophy, comparative theology, and anthropology. Explore themes including myths and legends, ritual and tradition, collective memory, sacred spaces, virtual worlds, language, signs, and symbols. Introduction to techniques used to investigate culture and its meanings such as participant observation, interpretation,
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This degree places human behaviour within social and cultural contexts, examining how people think, feel and act in relation to one another across different societies. You'll usually begin with foundational modules in psychology, covering cognitive, biological and social dimensions, alongside research methods and statistics. In Year 2, you'll deepen your understanding of how people develop and interact socially, whilst building advanced research skills. By Year 3, you'll pursue specialist options such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, neuroscience, child development or health psychology, culminating in an independent empirical dissertation where you design, conduct and analyse your own study. Throughout, a cross-cultural lens helps you understand behaviour beyond any single perspective.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking to study psychology flexibly alongside other commitments. It's designed for students interested in understanding social behaviour and psychological principles. Specialisations available include such as Clinical, Cognitive, Forensic, Occupational, Developmental, Health Psychology, Neuroscience and Research Methods, allowing you to tailor your learning to particular interests within the field.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 85% of psychology graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 45% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Graduate earnings data (national figures) show starting salaries of £22,250–£28,000 at 15 months; after three years, £19,125–£27,000; and after five years, £22,950–£32,400. Check the university's funding pages for bursaries and scholarships.
University & format
Leeds Beckett University, a university in Leeds City Campus, offers this BA (Hons) Social Psychology degree on a part-time basis, taught in English. The course is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; degrees are nationally recognised. Leeds Beckett holds a Bronze rating for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code C8C8). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Leeds Beckett University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Psychology graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Assistant / Graduate roleAssistant psychologist or research · 0–2 yrs
- 2Trainee / PractitionerDoctoral training or applied role · 2–6 yrs
- 3Qualified PsychologistChartered / HCPC-registered · 6–10 yrs
- 4Senior / ConsultantLeading services or research · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Psychology nationally
National figures for Psychology graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Psychology graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Survey scoring and data cleaning
- Literature-search summaries
- Routine report scaffolding
- Standard statistical runs
More human than ever
- Clinical judgement and formulation
- Empathy and the therapeutic relationship
- Designing and interpreting studies
- Ethics with vulnerable people
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Psychology graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- The NHS
- Schools
- Research & consultancies
- Charities
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Psychology graduates.
Psychology GraduateAcademicsPsychology Graduate: ABA Support for AutismAxcis Education RecruitmentPsychology Graduate for SEND school LincolnAspire PeoplePsychology GraduateTradewind RecruitmentPsychology Graduate TA – Special Needs School ExperienceStepintoteachingPsychology Expert Witness Lead: QA & TrainingSomek & AssociatesWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Leeds Beckett University
Psychology across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Leeds City Campus
4,716 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Psychology right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Leeds Beckett University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £16,840 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Leeds Beckett University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Leeds Beckett University and gov.uk before you apply.
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