Advanced Psychology MPsyc, BSc

Course overview

This innovative course – accredited by the British Psychological Society – gives you the chance to set yourself apart by studying psychology to an advanced level.

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour, covering a wide range of human thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. The field of psychology has the potential for profound beneficial impacts on people and societies. It examines how we make decisions about our medical care, how technology influences our lives and why many of us suffer with poor mental health, while covering many other areas of study.

There are plenty of unanswered questions in psychology, and the need for new research and knowledge is extensive. At the University of Leeds you can be part of this process through your own research, with academic experts helping you in your efforts.

By studying psychology at Leeds, you will take a scientific approach to learning about human behaviour and the motivations behind it. You will become absorbed by major psychological issues including – but not limited to – healthy living, childhood development, and ageing and memory. Your studies will aid you in solving a variety of real-world problems.

You will learn through a combination of teaching methods while studying core areas of psychology, including biological psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology and social psychology. You will also take part in research activity and data analysis. Our dedicated personal tutoring system will support your development and give you the skills you need to succeed.

One of the key aims of the School is to move forward with the development of our students as global citizens. We want you to use your education to address fundamental global questions, such as social justice, climate change, cultural conflict, sustainable development, and diversity. We want you to feel equipped with the skills, knowledge and motivation to tackle these issues in your lives and careers, creating a better and fairer future for everyone.

Entry requirements

A-level: AAA to include one or more of: psychology, geography, mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, geology, economics, statistics, environmental science or computing.

A-levels in critical thinking, citizenship studies and general studies do not typically form part of our offer but we welcome them as a fourth A-level. The Extended Project is welcomed but is not included as part of our offer. We do not accept any vocational qualifications. We do not accept Applied A-levels with the exception of Applied Science.

We accept only one performance based A-level (eg photography, drama, art/design, music, media studies or PE).

GCSE: 5 GCSEs or equivalent: English language at grade 4 (C) and mathematics at grade 5 (B) + one of the following at grade 5 (B): physics, biology and chemistry, science, additional science or science dual award.

International Baccalaureate

Career opportunities

As a Psychology student at Leeds, you'll gain a range of skills attractive to employers. These include project and time management, negotiation and research design, and analysis.

Our graduates have been highly successful in gaining employment across diverse fields, including:

• research and teaching

• media, marketing, and human resources

• opportunities in mental health and prison services

If you're interested in further study after your degree, there are a wide range of psychology options available to you including:

• clinical psychology and health psychology

• counselling, occupational psychology, and educational psychology

• forensic psychology

• sport psychology

• postgraduate study (PhD level)

The entry routes for these branches of psychology vary, but include a range of further training and practical experience. Find out more about careers, education and training on the British Psychological Society website.