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Psychology with Placement Year BSc (Hons)

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Cover the breadth of psychology and apply your knowledge and skills with a year-long work placement. Study topics from social, health and clinical psychology, to cognitive and developmental psychology, neuroscience, and psychological research methods.


Gain both the skills and the first-hand experience to understand human behaviour and investigate the workings of the mind.

Sheffield鈥檚 four-year BSc in Psychology with Placement Year covers five core areas, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the subject:- Social and health psychology- Neuroscience and clinical psychology- Cognitive psychology- Developmental psychology-Research methodsWithin these five areas you'll get the chance to explore important topics with real world relevance, such as addictions, eating disorders and depression. You'll run your own experiments and learn from some of the UK鈥檚 top psychology researchers, too.In the first year of your degree, you'll study fundamental psychology topics, including how memory works, how we interact with others and our environment, and the biology behind human behaviour. In second year, you go even deeper into these core subjects. For example, you鈥檒l learn about eating disorders, how children learn, and why people struggle to follow through with their intentions.Advanced research methods run through this course like a spine. By the end of year two you鈥檒l know how to use professional statistical analysis software, and how to take ethical considerations into account when designing research projects.In your third year, you鈥檒l have a wide range of modules to choose from. Whether it's criminal psychology, the psychology of sleep, clinical psychology, or the psychology of eating behaviour and weight management, you can focus on what interests you the most.You'll also complete an in-depth research project on a topic you've chosen, with access to state-of-the-art psychology research facilities and tools like EEG, eye tracking, or virtual reality. You could even choose to undertake a six-week part-time work placement, making a real contribution to a local community partner.A placement is a great opportunity to test out a career path that you're considering, whether that's within the field of psychology or applying your transferable skills in industry. Our students have previously completed their placements with organisations including the NHS, Prison and Probation Services and IBM. You'll pay reduced fees for the year you're on placement and you'll have the support you need from your tutor and the University.


Why study this course?

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British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course

- BPS accreditation makes you eligible for graduate membership 鈥� the first step to becoming a chartered psychologist, and necessary for courses in clinical, health and occupational psychology.-


Learn from leading researchers

- with 92% of our research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent, studying psychology at Sheffield means you鈥檒l be taught by leading researchers in the field.-


UK鈥檚 number 1 Students' Union

- as voted for by students, for the last six years running.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 29,110per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England

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Pathway programmes are available to help students with English as a second language and different educational backgrounds prepare for their academic career.
With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    18th out of 118 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    150 70%

    36th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    27th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    53rd

    54

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