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Psychology BSc Hons
This is a Connected Degree Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
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Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Psychology BSc Hons
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Entry requirements for Psychology and Psychology at University of Portsmouth
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Psychology BSc Hons at University of Portsmouth
112-120 points from 3 A levels.
UCAS points for current students on Psychology and Psychology at University of Portsmouth
Asked for:
112 UCAS Tariff points
English language requirements
6.5
Additional details
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
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How good is this course?
Most relevant Student Reviews for Psychology at University of Portsmouth
member469705
29th June 22
Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology, BA Hons FullTime
I actually did childhood and youth studies with criminology - this wasn’t an option here to select. I adore the course, although, I’ve never seen nor been contacted by my personal tutor. read more
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member547549
27th April 20
Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology, BA Hons FullTime
The course is a sham, no accreditation from either the psychology side and no prospects going forward with working with children without further completing a masters. read more
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Disappointed
31st January 18
Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology, BA Hons FullTime
For someone wanting to go into counselling/clinical psychology field, there is no option to do a dissertation in psychology, it has to be in education as a major, which makes no sense as you will neither be qualified as teacher status nor will you be able to get on the bps accredited degree. However, Southampton University does the same course and there is a choice for this to happen and you do get teacher status or accredited BPS - I have no idea why Portsmouth University does not follow this same structure, the lectures for Childhood and Youth are mundane and could be read from home, on Moodle! There should be more options with psychology, for those that do not want to go into teaching! One final point, attendance and going to allocated lectures/seminars is a major priority for the course leaders, and admin, which is a waste of our time and money, at this level, if students make a decision to either jump in on a lecture/seminar not on their allocated timetable - so what? read more
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Psychology at University of Portsmouth
member5122596
29th October 24
Forensic Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
It has been going really good so far. read more
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member8118069
7th October 24
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Teaching and content could be improved read more
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member885700
4th May 23
Forensic Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
I enjoy my course, but the value for money of the course does not align in my opinion. read more
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member1078407
14th February 23
Sport and Exercise Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Love my tutor! They've really helped me out this year even though I've struggled. read more
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member777830
9th February 23
Forensic Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
the course is very interesting and has good job prospects read more
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member1175840
24th January 23
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
I love how I am encouraged to participate in 3rd year studies - it's so cool and fascinating - makes me motivated. There is excellent careers guidance and great help from staff! read more
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member472039
1st October 22
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Loving it so far, great area of interest read more
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member971600
16th September 22
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Very interesting course and includes a work placement. read more
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member864346
29th November 21
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
enjoyable course however i have really struggled with staying engaged over the two years so fsr read more
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member662014
29th August 21
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
This year would not be the best example to go by as all the teaching were done online. I didn’t get to connect with the course material and this year was a blur but I think that’s a result of COVID not the uni read more
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member558820
25th May 21
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
A mixed range of opinions as the lecturers vary significantly with their teaching strategies and quality, but overall a highly interesting and challenging course read more
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member458130
18th May 21
Forensic Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
I have thoroughly enjoyed my course so far (I am in the last term of second year). The course is well thought out, and incorporates the opportunity for career development. The teaching quality is excellent. The assessments are varied and interesting. read more
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member1250519
16th August 20
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
The course is brilliant with a range of content, however certain lecturers tend to only focus on their own research rather than exploring other arguments. Also some tutors are really good while others don’t seem to care as much. There is a load of support available from a range of people and loads of people in the department willing to help you with whatever you need. All are specialised in different subjects and are happy for you to contact them or see them in their office hours. A load of trips are available, I went to Chimfunshi wildlife orphanage in Zambia for 2 weeks which was amazing. Also the course is made up of coursework and exams so caters for everyone and they’re willing to adjust your assessments if needs must (I.e. a friend with anxiety was allowed to write 3 short essays rather than complete 18 pieces of research for dissertation students in her first year). read more
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member850368
11th August 20
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Lots of great core as well as option topics. Professors are specialists in their fields and make content interesting. read more
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member450175
31st July 20
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Do a placement year! Best decision I ever made read more
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member1050123
29th July 20
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
I loved my degree, wrote a dissertation that I was really passionate about and have a fantastic relationship with my tutor. I also have a graduate job about to start in the field I am extremely interested in. read more
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Leon
27th February 20
Forensic Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Good amount of work split between exams and coursework read more
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member945402
9th February 20
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
They adapt their teaching styles to help you learn better and get the most out of the course read more
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GregorySmegory
13th January 20
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
The faculty are experts in their field and will always help you read more
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Student168
21st November 19
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
The course is very interesting and the resources are useful and asy to find in the uni moodle. Some of the lecturers are difficult to understand and keep up with though read more
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member1342737
15th October 19
Forensic Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Amaxingcourse with brilliant options read more
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whoisthisperson
14th May 19
Sociology with Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
The course is great though it could do much better on topics. In my opinion the seminars should be more focused on teaching rather than making us talk to each other. It makes me want to avoid seminars, even though I understand the reasoning behind it (Psychological course). Hopefully this only happens during the first year. There is a great range of topics. I have been interested in everything the lectures i attended taught. The teachers are great and the personal tutors listen to your issues; offer advice. The teaching in seminars and lectures is great, i like it. The teachers know how to spot your essay writing weaknesses and the feedback you will get will be spot-on on what to fix. read more
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member733269
1st August 18
Forensic Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Amazing course, a large variety of opportunities to help career prospects. Final year provides different unit options so you can tailor to your potential job, offers sandwich year placement. Lots of support in finding work experience and developing professional development and employability read more
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member199621
8th August 17
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Value for money- was not great, there are hardly any seminars to practice what you have learnt for your exams so you have to put in all the work alone and there is not much room for getting feedback apart from the mocks you do half way through the year! Teaching Quality- This was average some lecturers could be amazing and very interesting whereas others would read off of the slides and drone on. Personal tutor- was really lovely and helpful getting me onto a new course at a different University. Course content- The same as the teaching quality about half the course was interesting and the other half was not worth listening to or very boring. Job Prospects- Looking at statistics for many places no one tends to go into Psychology but still the employment rate was quite low for this University for this course. read more
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MemberHL
28th November 16
Sociology with Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Okay so they lie to you when they say these two courses merge together well, they don't. Psychology is absolutely separate to sociology and they do not tie in together. In the first year there are no seminars for the with psychology students and if you are doing sociology you will be used to doing loads of very interactive seminars, so it is very strange to go from that to sitting in silence for two hours twice a week being lectured at and then having no opportunity to discuss what you have learnt. Sociology side of this course is absolutely brilliant and I whole heartily recommend! read more
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member611755
31st July 15
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
There are so many opportunities for placements, a variety of lecture topics and chances to undertake your own research. read more
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