Course Comparison

Course
BSc (Hons) Psychological Studies BSc (Hons) Psychology with Human Biology
Award
Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
Duration
1 year 3 years
Assessment breakdown
- -
Course type
Full-time Full-time
Placement
- (+ optional placement)
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Psychology School of Psychology
Entry requirements
Specifically for students who have successfully achieved a Foundation Degree/HND from a psychology-related subject/course. Applicants with other qualifications at the appropriate level and experience may also be considered.
A Foundation Degree (FSc) that has been approved by the School of Psychology and has been validated by Plymouth University.
Applications from those with FSc degrees or HE diplomas (or equivalent) from other HE institutions will be considered where at least 160 credits of the programme are core topics in Psychology.
Please note that this final year course would not allow you eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. English language requirements
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. 
A Level: 112-128 points from a minimum of three A levels to include Biology from any subjects (excluding General Studies). Must include Biology if applying for Psychology with Human Biology.
International Baccalaureate: 28-32 overall including Biology at Higher Level. 
BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM in any subject, to include biology units.
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. .
Access courses: pass an Access course with at least 33 credits at merit to include at least 12 level 3 credits in biology units with merit.
T level: Merit, any subjects.
GCSE: 5 GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above are preferred and this does not necessarily need to be Mathematics and English subjects.
Candidates concerned about meeting this offer are encouraged to contact the Institution direct. 
Extended entry requirements
  • English language requirements 
  • We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. 
  • Students under the age of 18 at the start of the programme are eligible to apply for this programme.