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BSc (Hons) Psychology Bachelor's degree at Teesside University
BSc (Hons) Psychology at Teesside University covers core psychological theory and practice across specialisations such as Clinical, Cognitive, Forensic, Occupational, Developmental, Health Psychology, Neuroscience and Research Methods.
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About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Teesside University, based in Teesside University Main 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.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.9
/ 10
1 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent89
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Bias-Busters - Thinking Critically About PsychologyCore
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You develop the skills needed to read and evaluate psychological information, theories and research papers. Exploring different cognitive biases, you examine common errors that people make when assessing arguments and evaluating evidence, and how to overcome widespread mistakes.
- Engaging Minds: Psychological Issues and their Impact on The FutureCore
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You explore complex and contemporary debates in psychology and look to apply psychological research and theory to real-world problems.
- Introduction to Mental Health and PsychopathologiesCore
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You focus on key concepts in mental health and explore some of the philosophical aspects of mental health, as well as looking at mental health and society.
- Investigating Human Behaviour: An Introduction to Psychological Research MethodsCore
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You gain a foundation in psychological research methods and analysis.
- Psychology and the Individual: Empowerment and InnovationCore
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Explore how psychology is applied to understand and support people at an individual level.
- The Psychology of (Almost) EverythingCore
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You study core psychological theories and perspectives including biological, social, individual differences, developmental and cognitive psychology.
Year 2 6 modules
- Applying Psychology to a Complex WorldCore
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Employability and personal transferrable skills are developed whilst also working in partnership with local organisations.
- Biological PsychologyCore
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You explore biological, neurological and evolutionary explanations for a series of identified psychological topics.
- Cognition; investigating how we think, remember and understandCore
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You focus on current cognitive psychological theories and their application, as well as experimental designs in the context of the study of cognitive psychology.
- Developmental PsychologyCore
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You critically examine competing perspectives, contemporary debates, historical perspectives and applied topics within developmental psychology.
- Individual DifferencesCore
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You develop an understanding of non-experimental research in the context of the study of individual differences in psychology.
- Unlocking Potential with PsychologyCore
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Examine how psychology is applied to tackle problems at the group, organisational and community level, such as business, industry, schools, prisons and the voluntary sector.
Final year 2 modules
- Change Makers: Psychology for a Better WorldCore
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Examine how psychology is applied at national, government and global levels and explore how psychological research and theory can be applied to influence policy change and impact the world around us.
- Psychology DissertationCore
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Deep dive into a topic linked to your chosen programme of study, selected by you in consultation with a dissertation supervisor.
Modules 10 modules
- Advanced Research MethodsOptional
- Applied Positive PsychologyOptional
- Clinical PsychopathologiesOptional
- Current Issues in Neurodevelopmental DisordersOptional
- CyberpsychologyOptional
- Interpersonal Violence and Trauma across the LifespanOptional
- Nature Based Approaches, Meaning and Mental HealthOptional
- Promoting Health, Preventing IllnessOptional
- Sex, Crime and BehaviourOptional
- Therapeutic Care and Meaningful InteractionsOptional
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
You'll study psychology from foundational theory through to specialist research. A course like this typically moves from core concepts in Year 1, introduction to psychology, research methods and statistics, and biological psychology, before progressing to cognitive and social-developmental topics in Year 2, alongside advanced statistical practice. In Year 3, you'll choose specialist options such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, neuroscience, child development or health psychology, whilst also tackling individual differences, psychopathology and undertaking your own empirical dissertation under supervision. Throughout, you'll build the research and analytical skills central to professional practice, working towards BPS accreditation where applicable.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking flexible study whilst building expertise in psychology. Part-time delivery allows you to balance academic work with other commitments. It's appropriate if you're interested in understanding psychological principles and their real-world applications, whether you're considering psychology-related careers or broadening your professional knowledge. No prior psychology qualifications are required.
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 across the UK vary: starting salaries range from £22,250 to £28,000 at 15 months post-graduation; after five years, earnings typically fall between £22,950 and £32,400. These figures reflect national labour-market data and vary by individual circumstances, role and sector. Psychology graduates work across healthcare, education, research, occupational settings and criminal justice.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) Psychology is offered part-time at Teesside University, a University based on its Main Campus. Teaching is in English. Teesside University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; your degree is nationally recognised. The university holds Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Published entry56 points typical offer · GCSE English and maths grade 4
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
AccreditationBPS
Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.
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2026 entryLive availability check
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
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of 56 points GCSE English and maths grade 4. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Teesside University's official course page for the current offer.
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
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.
Apply byApply directly to the providerfor this course
UCAS codeC800quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code C800). 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.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Teesside University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
International£17,000 / yr
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Teesside University →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
Check providertuition used per year, no published course home fee, total not estimated
total borrowing, course length not published
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.
Funding matched to this course
All Teesside University funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify 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
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£22,250 – £28,000
After 3 years LEO
£19,125 – £27,000
After 5 years LEO
£22,950 – £32,400
national rangeaxis £18,000 – £33,500
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.
85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Psychology courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes45%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow 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 & AssociatesLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.9 out of 10: NSS 89.1%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Teesside University
All students21,570
International28.5%
Aged 25+57%
Psychology across the UK
Students138,290
Aged 25+37.3%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Teesside University Main Campus
2,900 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 963Shoplifting 389Anti Social Behaviour 331Public Order 257Criminal Damage Arson 199
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 Teesside University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,000 / 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 Teesside 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 Teesside University and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Teesside University. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates earn?
See the career and earnings data for Psychology below (national Graduate Outcomes / LEO figures).
What will it cost me?
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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