Course overview
Develop applied knowledge through a career-focused three-year honours degree.
Study biological, cognitive, social and developmental psychology while building ethical research, data-analysis and applied professional skills.
Course overview
This degree explores how people think, feel and behave through the main areas of contemporary psychology. Students learn to evaluate evidence, design ethical research and analyse data before applying psychological ideas to everyday life, forensic and clinical topics, professional settings and an independent final-year project.
Teaching and learning
Teaching combines lectures, seminars, tutorials, case studies, practical scenarios, workshops, guest speakers and guided independent study. The published learning pattern identifies approximately 24% scheduled learning and teaching and 76% guided independent study at each stage.
Accreditation
This is a non-accredited psychology degree and does not provide the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership associated with a BPS-accredited degree.
Professional career routes
Assistant psychologist posts and regulated psychology careers normally require relevant experience, an accredited psychology degree and/or further professional study.
Curriculum
Explore the complete published module structure across Years 1–3.
01Year 1
Level 4
Year 1
Level 4
- Academic Professional Skills in Psychology
- Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
- Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology
- Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
02Year 2
Level 5
Year 2
Level 5
- Advanced Biological and Cognitive Psychology
- Essential Issues in Psychology, History and Individual Differences
- Advanced Social and Developmental Psychology
- Advanced Research Methods
03Year 3
Level 6
Year 3
Level 6
- Psychological Applications in Professional Contexts
- Psychology of Everyday Life
- Forensic and Clinical Psychology
- Research Project
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment is linked to each module's learning outcomes and may combine coursework and examinations. Published examples include essays, reports, presentations, portfolios, in-class tests, practical activities, projects and the major project.
Formative assessment and feedback are also used to support development without contributing to the final module mark.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Standard academic entry
- 104 UCAS Tariff points are required for the three-year degree; Level 3 subjects can be in any subject area.
- Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, or accepted equivalents, are required and must include English and Mathematics.
English language
- IELTS 6.0 or an accepted equivalent, with no component below 5.5, is required for applicants using international or EU qualifications.
Application documents
- Completed application form.
- Qualification certificates and transcripts.
- Evidence of English-language ability where applicable.
- Personal statement and any additional evidence requested during admissions.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
The official course page currently labels these fees 2025/26; confirm the latest fee before applying.
EU nationals who meet the relevant residency requirements may qualify for Home fee status; otherwise overseas fees apply.
Fees may increase within UK legal and Office for Students limits, normally in line with inflation. The amount in the offer letter and any later formal notice should be treated as authoritative.
Funding your study
Eligible UK students may be able to access tuition-fee and maintenance support through Student Finance, subject to the exact course route and personal circumstances.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Evaluate evidence across biological, cognitive, social and developmental psychology.
Design and conduct ethical quantitative and qualitative research.
Apply psychological knowledge to everyday, professional, forensic and clinical contexts.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Potential career directions
- Mental health support worker
- Wellbeing practitioner
- Community outreach worker
- Youth worker
- Family support worker
- Learning support assistant
- Behaviour support practitioner
- Education support officer
- Health and wellbeing adviser
- Human resources officer
- Recruitment consultant
- Training and development officer
- Research assistant
- Market research executive
- Charity officer
- Social prescribing link worker
- Care coordinator
- Victim support worker
- Housing support worker
- Drug and alcohol support worker
- Health administrator
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Where is this course taught?
The course is taught at UGM Manchester in Manchester.
When can I start?
Start dates are available in September, January and May.
Who awards the degree?
The degree is awarded by the University of Greater Manchester.