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The BSc (Hons) Psychology degree is a three-year program designed to provide you with a strong foundation in psychology and a competitive edge in your professional career. With a focus on flexibility, the course allows you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and aspirations through various professional pathways and hands-on learning experiences. You’ll also have the chance to enhance your academic journey by applying for a placement or study abroad year after successfully completing your first year.
Teaching on this degree is shaped by internationally recognised research and is delivered in the cutting-edge Dame Margaret Barbour Building. This purpose-built facility is equipped with a wide range of advanced resources, including:
A forensic interviewing suite
Cognition and behaviour laboratories
A nutrition and food preference unit
Medical consultation rooms
Psychological testing cubicles
In the early stages of the course, you’ll explore core areas of psychology, such as biological and social psychology, cognitive and developmental psychology, individual differences, and research methods. As you advance, the program offers the flexibility to focus on areas that align with your personal and professional goals through a range of optional modules. These modules reflect the diverse research expertise of the academic staff and are designed to support you in developing the analytical, practical, and critical thinking skills essential for a wide range of careers in psychology and related fields.
Newcastle takes practical learning seriously—it’s not just lectures. Students benefit from cutting-edge facilities housed in the new Dame Margaret Barbour Building, including a forensic interviewing suite, cognition and behaviour labs, medical consultation rooms, nutrition and food‑preference units, and psychological testing cubicles
Research-informed teaching starts early: in Stage 1, you learn research methods and data analysis; by Stage 3 you’ll design and conduct your own empirical project (30 credits), guided by staff who are active in internationally recognised research
You can apply to do a work placement or a year abroad (between Stages 2 and 3), extending your degree by a year. These are fully supported by the School's placement and mobility teams, and an impressive list of international partner universities is available, including institutions in the US, Canada, Sweden, Germany, Spain, Singapore and more
The Careers Service at Newcastle is widely recognised across the UK—94 % of graduates secured employment or further study within 15 months, placing Newcastle in the top 30 universities for graduate prospects
You’ll get one-to-one career guidance, CV and cover letter clinics, mock interviews, and degree‑specific workshops tailored to psychology students
The placement team helps advertise and support roles in organisations such as NHS foundation trusts, local health charities, research institutes, and mental health services. Past students have even placed in nationally recognised sites like Great Ormond Street Hospital
Psychology-specific careers guidance encourages a proactive approach—students are supported in networking, speculative applications to employers, and leveraging alumni networks via tools like LinkedIn’s alumni finder and MyCareer
BPS Accreditation: The program is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), essential for pursuing a career as a Chartered Psychologist.Research-Informed Teaching: Modules cover key areas of psychological study, including social, developmental, and biological psychology, as well as research and data analysis, ensuring a strong foundation in the discipline.Specialization Pathways: In the second and third years, students can specialize in pathways such as Educational, Clinical, or Forensic Psychology, or choose from a variety of modules to suit their interests.Work Placement Opportunities: The program offers opportunities for work placements and volunteering in various settings, including educational, clinical, health, forensic, and occupational psychology, allowing students to apply their knowledge in practical situationsGlobal Exchange Programs: Students have the chance to participate in global exchange opportunities, including volunteering and work placements abroad, enhancing their international experience.Location Advantage: Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, students benefit from a vibrant city life, cultural experiences, and proximity to various professional opportunities.High Graduate Employability: According to the 2023 National Student Survey, 95% of psychology graduates from Newcastle University are employed or in further study within six months of graduationIB - minimum of 36 points, with three subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or aboveGCSE - Mathematics, English (Language or Literature) and a science at minimum Grade B or 6 requiredIELTS - 6.5 or equivalent including 6.0 in each of the four elements of the testTOEFL - 90 overall (with a minimum of 19 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking, and 20 in writing).Clinical PsychologistForensic PsychologistOccupational PsychologistEducational PsychologistCounseling PsychologistHealth PsychologistResearch Assistant / ResearcherHuman Resources (HR) or Recruitment ConsultantMarketing or Consumer PsychologistNeuropsychologistSocial WorkerPsychiatric Technician / Mental Health Support WorkerLife Coach or TherapistCriminal Justice or Law Enforcement RolesSports Psychologist
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