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Psychology and Philosophy BA Hons
With the BA Psychology and Philosophy you will explore the inner workings of the mind, and examine some of our most fundamental ideas about truth, reality, right and wrong.
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Points of entry for Psychology and Philosophy BA Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Psychology and Psychology at University of Reading
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Required subjects for Psychology and Philosophy BA Hons at University of Reading
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UCAS points for current students on Psychology and Psychology at University of Reading
English language requirements
6.5
Additional details
We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Psychology at University of Reading
member13120606
17th October 24
Applied Psychology (Clinical), Msci Hons FullTime
Very interesting course so far, informative and interactive. Can’t wait to see how it progresses read more
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member9120303
16th October 24
Applied Psychology (Clinical), Msci Hons FullTime
An amazing course to offer the opportunity to train for a job and come out of the degree with not only a qualification but the ability to go straight into work. read more
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member9118723
10th October 24
Consumer Behaviour and Marketing, BSc Hons FullTime
Great academics and easy to enter jobs read more
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member4116150
26th September 24
Consumer Behaviour and Marketing with Placement Year, BSc Hons FullTime
I have enjoyed my course thus far however felt little support/feedback from lecturers and professors read more
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member9115306
19th September 24
Consumer Behaviour and Marketing with Placement Year, BSc Hons FullTime
love marketing and this really pulls the focus onto it i love how a lot of real life example are used to teach us read more
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member10115156
18th September 24
Applied Psychology (Clinical), Msci Hons FullTime
End up with a masters so you can’t really complain. Lots of job prospects that we are taught about and do assignments on. Personal tutor is in contact twice a year, you forget it’s there. You don’t get taught though, they just read off the slides read more
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member684246
16th April 23
Consumer Behaviour and Marketing with Placement Year, BSc Hons FullTime
Amazing course with such amazing lecturers who genuinely care about the students read more
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member538693
30th May 19
Consumer Behaviour and Marketing, BSc Hons FullTime
Overall is was a good experience read more
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member938284
21st May 19
Consumer Behaviour and Marketing, BSc Hons FullTime
The course content is not always relevant read more
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member538109
17th May 19
Consumer Behaviour and Marketing, BSc Hons FullTime
I enjoy the course, modules are varied and interesting, read more
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3rd October 17
Consumer Behaviour and Marketing, BSc Hons FullTime
I like how they are teaching us about being entrepreneurs and how to use our mind in a different way than everyday read more
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member625020
9th December 16
Consumer Behaviour and Marketing, BSc Hons FullTime
It's a good range of material we cover on the course but often things are rushed and work load becomes too much. read more
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member623435
4th August 16
Consumer Behaviour and Marketing, BSc Hons FullTime
fun times is very fun times over here read more
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member1320868
12th February 16
Consumer Behaviour and Marketing, BSc Hons FullTime
Fantastic course, great support and manageable learning curve :) read more
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member420528
22nd December 15
Consumer Behaviour and Marketing, BSc Hons FullTime
Good but lacks really any good tutors in particular economics read more
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Psychology at University of Reading
aaKy414
18th October 24
Psychology with Foundation, BSc Hons FullTime
Great course, very insightful and helps u provide lots of support and job careers for ur future read more
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member9116214
26th September 24
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Psychology has been really interesting so far in the course. The lecturers are helpful and the online resources that are provided are greatly appreciated read more
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member5116162
26th September 24
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
The Staff in the Psychology department are incredibly supportive, But id say the year one course was a bit dry so hoping for less A level based content in year 2 read more
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member8116124
26th September 24
Art and Psychology, BA Hons FullTime
Tutors are helpful, course helping me get to being an art therapist read more
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member5115261
18th September 24
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
The course is interesting with a range of modules and stuff to help get started on careers choices read more
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member12115229
18th September 24
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The lectures were really nicely structured and had good passionate lecturers. read more
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member4115203
18th September 24
Art and Psychology, BA Hons FullTime
The art side is what makes my review poor, everything is so vague it makes it difficult to narrow down ideas but then the teachers proceed to mark it yet you dont know what they're marking it based on... it is so silly. however the psychology side is amazing, great content, great lecturers and a nice straightforward goal. read more
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member9115196
18th September 24
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Lectures are frequent and lots of seminars and workshops so i feel like in terms of amount of teaching it was good value for money, like a decent amount of contact hours. Can’t be thrilled about academic tutor wasn’t very good and hard to converse with but i have a new one for second year so hopefully a better experience. Overall lecturers were really great Phil LAL lecture was soo good and LB lecturer was also amazing so engaging. read more
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member10115136
18th September 24
Psychology with Foundation, BSc Hons FullTime
Good range of topics covered in lectures but never met with my academic tutor in the year read more
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member12115127
18th September 24
Psychology with International Foundation Year, BSc Hons FullTime
Eye opening experience getting to met people from all over the world read more
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member12115097
18th September 24
Psychology with Professional Placement, BSc Hons FullTime
Loads of opportunity to learn about career prospects in the first year, there could be more choice in module selection. read more
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member5114964
17th September 24
Psychology with Professional Placement, BSc Hons FullTime
The psychology course for year 1 here is pretty decent where it covers a wide range of things within the course such as memory, the biological component of psychology as well as learning in depth about mental health issues and disorders such as anxiety, depression and schizophrenia and more. There are some optional modules as well for first year such as language in the brain which is interesting. Teaching is mostly good where most of the lecturers are sound however you do get the odd lecturer out who you may find it difficult to understand. Overall though I would highly recommend the course where I found it fun and interesting. read more
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ejfrancker
16th April 23
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
I am honestly unsure. I’m an international student so it’s quite expensive for me and I’m honestly really stressed about it. The quality of teaching really depends on the student and lecturer. I’ve got some lecturer I really learn well from, and some I don’t particularity like. However they are all very helpful if you have any questions. read more
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member481495
17th March 23
Psychology with Professional Placement, BSc Hons FullTime
Good course opportunity for work experience read more
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member1363858
15th November 21
Psychology with Neuroscience, BSc Hons FullTime
My personal tutor still has not met me and I’m in my second year read more
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member1361642
10th August 21
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Teaching quality varies but generally good. Some lectures are quite interesting and email response from tutors are usually prompt read more
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member738059
16th May 19
Psychology with Professional Placement, BSc Hons FullTime
Actually on the MSci Applied Psychology course, sometimes the lectures aren’t helpful but if you ask they are helpful read more
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member1338020
15th May 19
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Poorly managed, poor module assistance and choice in third year read more
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member1235434
10th January 19
Psychology with Professional Placement, BSc Hons FullTime
Pretty decent lecturers and workshops, and mid module evaluations are really useful to get your points across to lecturers. Most lecturers really do try to make the best out of their module, and to help with any questions and problems you may have. Personal tutors can work alongside the wellbeing and counselling team, and DAS, which can help if you need any extenuating circumstances- the better you get to know them, the better references you have read more
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member433238
30th July 18
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
The course relies on independent study quite heavily. read more
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member833070
24th July 18
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
The course is so popular our lectures are packed. This means you dont really get to meet anyone on your course as everyone sits silently watching the lectures. It would also be better if the lectures were more active so that students would engage more in the course and eachother. read more
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member729993
24th January 18
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Course is okay. Some lecturers are good, some aren't. Research module is awful. read more
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member1326964
10th July 17
Psychology with Professional Placement, BSc Hons FullTime
Just finished year one - can't say too much yet, but the lack of lectures, and then the teaching itself, is awful. 5 1-hour lectures a week, where half the time the projector wasn't working, is an excellent use of £9000. read more
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member725003
8th December 16
Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Some modules better than others read more
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member924861
1st December 16
Psychology with Neuroscience, BSc Hons FullTime
Very nice lecturers and all the lecture notes and slides are available online for revision. Lots of reading material for independent study. It's a great place to learn read more
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member1016772
15th October 15
Psychology with Professional Placement, BSc Hons FullTime
Enjoying the lectures and seminars so far. read more
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