Course Summary

The first year of the programme is delivered at Salford City College FutureSkills campus, the final two years are delivered at the University of Salford. Psychology is about people - the study of the human mind and behaviour. As such psychology graduates are well sought after in many workplaces. This course is designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge and opportunities for learning a wide range of psychological concepts. It has a hands-on approach to developing research skills and encourages you to apply the theory to real-world settings. The final year gives you the opportunity to specialise in areas of psychology that interest you and to undertake a supervised research project of your own. Our Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) – if you achieve a lower second class degree or above, Graduate Basis for Registration is awarded. This is the first step to becoming a chartered psychologist.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: C803

Institution code: S03

Campus Name: Salford City College

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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

General studies is accepted.

112 UCAS tariff points. Highers may be combined with Advanced Highers to contribute to 112 Tariff Point requirement.

Applicants may use any number of GCE AS Levels to contribute towards 112 UCAS Tariff Point requirements. GCE AS Level General Studies is accepted.

112 UCAS Tariff Points required. Access to HE Diploma must be 60 credits required in total, including 45 credits at level 3, with a minimum of 9 level 3 credits at Distinction grade. The other 15 credits will be level 2 and will not be graded. Applicants must hold full separate GCSE Maths & English at grade C or 4 (or above), or a suitable equivalent (e.g. Key Skills/ Functional Skills level 2).

112 UCAS points. Scottish Highers may be combined with Advanced Highers to contribute to 112 Tariff Point requirement.

In combination with other suitable qualifications contributing towards 112 UCAS tariff points total.

Applicants may use any number of Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificates to contribute towards 112 UCAS Tariff Point requirements.

Applicants must hold English Language and Mathematics as composite parts of the IBDP, or suitable GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications in Mathematics and English.

112 UCAS points required. Must include English and Mathematics at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system).

In combination with other suitable qualifications contributing towards 112 UCAS tariff points total.

112 UCAS points required. Must include English and Mathematics at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system).


GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C or 4 (or above). UK Equivalencies (such as Key Skills Level 2/ Functional Skills level 2) are accepted. Applicants with non UK qualifications will need to meet the requirement with a satisfactory GCSE equivalent qualification.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 48%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 94%

Go onto work and study: 97%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

The Crescent
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Salford
M5 4WT

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