Course Summary

This BPS-accredited degree provides a thorough understanding of mathematical methods that psychologists use to explain and predict human behaviour. In Psychology you will explore why humans and animals think and behave as they do, with topics including cognitive psychology, neuroscience and the psychology of financial decision-making. In Mathematics you will develop a thorough grounding in topics and techniques such as differential equations and probability.

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C8G1

Institution code: N21

Campus Name: Main Site (Newcastle)

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

including Mathematics (at grade A) and preferably Biology, and excluding General Studies. Two science A levels are preferred. We include Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics and Mathematics as science subjects. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels we require a pass in the practical element. A GCSE science at a minimum grade B or 6 is required.

Advanced Higher Mathematics (grade A) required. AAAAA-AAABB at Higher Grade, preferably including Biology. Two sciences at Higher Grade are preferred. We include Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics and Mathematics as science subjects. A science is required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent). Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in a science Higher is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

including 15 credits each in mathematics, human biology and a third subject, preferably a science. A Newcastle University Mathematics and Statistics pre-entry course may also be required.

Advanced Higher Maths grade A required.

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

with three subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above including Mathematics. At least two sciences at Higher Level are preferred. We include Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Psychology and Chemistry as science subjects. At least one third of all subjects taken must be science/mathematics.

to include Mathematics at grade H1 and preferably Biology (minimum grade H2). At least two sciences are preferred. We include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics as science subjects.

including Mathematics at grade D3 and preferably Biology. Two science subjects are preferred. We include Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Psychology and Chemistry as science subjects. GCSE science at a minimum grade B or 6 is required.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 73%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For information on home and international tuition fees and funding for 2021 entry, visit: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/

Provider information

King’s Gate
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Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

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