UCAS code C800
The Psychology BSc (Hons) degree course at Liverpool is an exciting programme that draws on our research excellence and the transferable skills you'll learn while you're here means a psychology degree from Liverpool will be suitable for a wide range of career choices. Outstanding applicants may also choose to continue on linked postgraduate courses provided by the University of Liverpool to enable you to to further enhance your career prospects.
Entry to the undergraduate degree programme is available to applicants with a wide array of qualifications and backgrounds and it is accredited by the British Psychological Society and provides Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, making it an excellent platform for postgraduate study. The modular basis of the course will enable you to acquire deeper knowledge in a range of subject areas.
The large number of available modules makes it possible to focus your learning on topics of personal interest. You also have the opportunity to work on a summer placement to an organisation. In year three, you’ll be able to work with an individual academic on an in-depth research project on a topic of potential personal and professional interest.
In addition, in your final year you may wish to apply for entry to our range of taught Masters postgraduate programmes in psychology (eg Investigative and Forensic Psychology, which is accredited by the BPS Forensic Division).
You’ll be studying in a department which is home to some of the world’s leading academic experts, research centres and laboratories and our research connected curriculum moves quickly from general psychology to our research strengths and specialisms. You’ll benefit from research focused lectures from year one, enabling an understanding and application of the Liverpool context, all taught by specialists who are passionate about their research activity.
Ours is a rewarding programme and you’ll have plenty of not only academic but also pastoral support at Liverpool to advise about any issues you may be experiencing.
The degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society and provides Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.
The British Psychological Society is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK. This programme is BPS accredited, meaning it meets the BPS' standards for education and training.
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
In the first year, you’ll begin to understand the basic concepts and principles in biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology as well as the neural underpinnings of human behaviour. You will be introduced to research methods and statistical analyses in psychological investigations. There will be class-based practical sessions and group work.
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC130) | 22.5 |
| BRAIN AND COGNITION (PSYC131) | 22.5 |
| SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES (PSYC132) | 22.5 |
| BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC133) | 22.5 |
| RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS 1 (PSYC136) | 30 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change. This course has been updated for 2027 entry as part of a review of all our programmes. This review has considered refining study pathways, strengthening links with employers, integrating generative AI, developing students’ research skills, and enhancing alignment with our research strengths. Please note, as at all times, the University reserves the right to make reasonable changes, including to content, entry requirements, or fees, or to discontinue programmes. Applicants will be informed of any significant change.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change. This course has been updated for 2027 entry as part of a review of all our programmes. This review has considered refining study pathways, strengthening links with employers, integrating generative AI, developing students’ research skills, and enhancing alignment with our research strengths. Please note, as at all times, the University reserves the right to make reasonable changes, including to content, entry requirements, or fees, or to discontinue programmes. Applicants will be informed of any significant change.
Year three will provide an unparalleled opportunity for you to learn at the cutting edge of psychology research and be taught by world-leading academics in subjects like the psychology of pain, addiction, psychosis and forensic psychology as well as current debates and controversies. Central to this year is the research project, designed as a platform for students to display applied learning to a research topic that can be related to their chosen area of interest.
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| RESEARCH PROJECT (PSYC340) | 30 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change. This course has been updated for 2027 entry as part of a review of all our programmes. This review has considered refining study pathways, strengthening links with employers, integrating generative AI, developing students’ research skills, and enhancing alignment with our research strengths. Please note, as at all times, the University reserves the right to make reasonable changes, including to content, entry requirements, or fees, or to discontinue programmes. Applicants will be informed of any significant change.
You will be taught using a balanced mix of lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials, and practical laboratory sessions, working cooperatively in small groups right from the beginning. Academic staff are available for 1-2-1 feedback and support. Course material is available 24/7 on our online learning platform Canvas.
Students on this course are assessed with a combination of exams and coursework. Coursework involves real world tasks such as writing position papers, blogs, policy papers, research proposals, posters, and oral presentations. During your final year, you’ll also submit your final year research project. Your final grade will be based on your exam and coursework marks during years two and three.
At Liverpool, we take a distinctive approach to education through the Liverpool Learning Framework. This means teaching that is engaging, inclusive and designed to help you succeed during your studies and beyond.
You’ll develop specialist subject knowledge alongside the skills employers value most, including:
Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:
We also embed key priorities across our curriculum, including AI literacy, employability, and sustainability, helping you prepare for the future and make a positive impact in the world.
We’re committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.
Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.
University of Liverpool students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide. Choose to spend a year at XJTLU in China or a year or semester at an institution of your choice.
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University in stunning Suzhou.
Broaden your world by spending an additional year of study at a partner university abroad following your second year of study.
Take a semester of your second year of study at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
Spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. You can choose:
Day-to-day teaching takes place in one of the UK’s oldest academic psychology departments based at the Eleanor Rathbone Building. The Department undertakes cutting-edge research with real-world impact. You will have access to a wealth of learning facilities, renowned museums, libraries and galleries.
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Employability is embedded into the Psychology BSc(Hons) programme, from lectures through to integrating it within your chosen modules and your future employers can be reassured by the fact that the Psychology BSc (Hons) programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
At Liverpool you’ll be connected with the best student and graduate employers in the region. Our career coaches will help you explore jobs, connect with employers and guide you through the whole application process.