About the course

Psychology is the scientific study of mind, brain and behaviour. Here at York, we teach psychology as a rigorous experimental biological science. We are committed to the application of this knowledge to the benefit of all sectors of society. Many organisations are interested in explaining, understanding, predicting or changing human behaviour.

　　Psychologists use observation and experimental evidence to understand the relationship between our sensations and actions but also the intervening processes that underlie our behaviour. Social psychology studies interactions, group behaviour and culture. Cognitive neuroscience examines the mechanisms of the individual brain, right down to its cells and the connections between them.

　　We are a research-intensive department which means you will be taught by researchers of international repute who are doing world-leading research as well as delivering lectures and supervising undergraduate projects.

　　Some of our students go on to work in fields such as health (clinical psychology), education (educational psychology) and criminal justice (forensic psychology) but most use the unique combination of scientific and statistical skills, critical thinking and analysis of human behaviour in other sectors such as marketing, human resources, management and the civil service. A high proportion of our graduates go on to further study. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	York
Semester 1 (September), 2025	York

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of York

All Official Transcripts. A levels - Our typical offer is AAA (General Studies is not accepted). GCSEs - GCSE Maths grade 5 (B). Access to Higher Education Diploma - Obtain Access to HE Diploma (Science) with 39 credits at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit or higher. Other Access to HE Diplomas are considered but must include science/psychology module. BTEC - DDD. Cambridge Pre-U - D3, D3, D3. Principal Subjects: Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) including at least one science subject. European Baccalaureate - 85% overall average. At least one science subject must be taken in final year. International Baccalaureate - Total score of 36 points including one Higher Level science subject, which may include Psychology. Irish leaving Certificate - H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 including at least one science subject. Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers - AAAAA at Higher level and AA at Advanced Higher level. At least one Advanced Higher should be in a science subject. IELTS: 6.5, with no less than 6.0 in each component. TOEFL IBT : 87 with no less than 23 in each component

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of York. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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