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School of Psychological Sciences

Psychology (BSc)

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Course details

A three-year, full-time BSc programme that provides comprehensive general coverage of the central topics of psychology.

A series of compulsory course units in Years 1 and 2 provide a thorough overview of the central theoretical ideas and empirical findings in psychology. In the final year of study, students can choose from a wide range of specialised course units in addition to their research project.

Considerable attention is devoted to training in the skills required to carry out psychological investigations by means of practical classes and instruction in research methods, statistics and use of computers.

The word 'psychology' on a dictionary page

Why Psychology at Manchester?

Guest lecture for A-level Psychology students

Lecture delivered by Professor Geoff Beattie.

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View video: Star Lecture series: Geoff Beattie

See also: Why study psychology? (video)
Interview with Professor Geoff Beattie

Student perspectives

What current/past students think of the programme

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View: student video clips
Read: student comments: class of 2011
"Tutors are approachable and willing to help"

Rozina ShafiRead: Rozina's profile
"Working as a team and performing our first psychology experiment was exciting. We were dealt with like real psychologists and achieved real results."

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Application process

  • Returning to education
    Applications from returners to education and applicants with non-standard qualifications are strongly encouraged
  • Open days
    Eight open days are arranged per year
  • FAQs
    Questions that prospective students ask the most
  • How to apply
    Apply through UCAS
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