BSc (Hons) Psychology with a Placement Year

Psychology is the science of human behaviour and how the human mind works. You’ll learn to understand how nature and nurture, biology and culture, and genes and the environment determine human thoughts, feelings and behaviours. You’ll explore a range of theoretical ideas and research evidence, learning to critically evaluate the latest psychological theories and develop ideas of your own. You’ll benefit from research-led teaching in a balance of small and larger groups. UEA’s School of Psychology has been ranked 14th overall for research quality in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience in the Times Higher Education REF 2021 Analysis. Throughout your Psychology degree, you’ll be supported by your academic advisor, as well as having access to the University’s Learning Enhancement and Wellbeing Teams. To prepare you for your studies and ease you into university life, you’ll have the opportunity to complete a four-week pre-arrival module. Your BSc Psychology with a Placement Year degree will bridge disciplinary boundaries, taking theories from the behavioural and social sciences and using them to shed light on real-world, practical situations. You’ll learn about both qualitative and quantitative approaches to research. You’ll be able to choose from a range of psychology modules and have the chance to experience topics you may not have come across before. If you discover a new passion or interest during your first year, you’ll have the option to change to a different Psychology

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)

International students: £23,100 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £23,100 per year

September 2026

UCAS deadline (equal consideration)

• Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom