Course Overview

Study Applied Psychology at the University Leicester and you will benefit from a flexible degree course accredited by the British Psychological Society and taught by leading academics. Youll have the opportunity to conduct your own psychological research in our state-of-the-art facilities including the £42 million George Davies Centre. You will also have the option to study abroad for a year in The Netherlands or opt for a placement year in industry to further develop your employability and life skills. You will study topics in developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, biological psychology, research methods and statistics, psychopathology and individual differences, and historical developments of psychological science. You will also study how psychology is applied in different contexts and environments such as in health service, the criminal justice system, and the workplace. You will learn through lectures, seminars, discussion groups, and practical projects carried out in one of our many specialist laboratories.

General Eligibility

A-levels: ABB/BBB. We may consider two AS-levels in place of one A2-level. General Studies accepted.

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Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.