Study Psychology with Placement Year at University of Sheffield in the UK, Psychology

Psychology with Placement Year

UK

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What will I learn?

Our four-year BSc will give you the skills and knowledge to investigate and understand human behaviour and mental processes. You’ll also do a year-long work placement as part of your degree.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.A psychology degree will put you in an excellent position for many jobs in the private or public sector. Many of our graduates go on to be Clinical Psychologists, IAPT practitioners or train in the NHS.Our degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, and covers all the topics and training that you need to complete the first steps towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.Our graduates work in human resources, market research, advertising, sales, social work, nursing and teaching. They also enter professions such as clinical, health or occupational psychology, usually after postgraduate training. Some of our graduates continue to a PhD to follow a psychology research career. Industry placement

Which department am I in?

Psychology

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£32,100.00 (US$ 41,455) per year
Accommodation - Standard with shared bathroom (City) : 4651.08 (42 weeks)

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected September 2027

Venue

University of Sheffield Main Campus

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S10 2TN, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The A Level entry requirements for this course are: AAB including a science subject A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification ABB including a science subject + B in a relevant EPQ (relevant EPQ topics include the fields of Psychology and Biology); ABB including a science subject + A in Core Maths. International Baccalaureate 34 with 5 in a Higher Level science subject. BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Applied Science or Medical Science. BTEC Diploma DD in Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Applied Science or Medical Science + A at A Level; DD + A in an A Level science subject. Level Distinction in the Health, Healthcare Science or Science T Level, including grade A in the core component. Scottish Highers + 1 Advanced Higher AAABB + B in a science subject. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AA including a science subject. Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in Science, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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