Psychology
About this course
MPsych (Hons) in Psychology, a four-year masters-level programme with an optional placement year. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Programming and Human Behaviour. In the final year students undertake an independent Advanced Psychology Research Project, with research training provided through workshops and close supervisor support. An optional professional placement year enables applied experience in a psychological discipline.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: 5 GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above are preferred and this does not necessarily need to be Mathematics and English subjects. A level: 120 points from a minimum of two A levels from any subjects. BTEC: DDM in any subject. Access courses: Pass Access to HE Science/Combined Science/Humanities/Social Sciences course, to include 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at distinction and 15 credits at merit or higher. T level: Merit overall with C or above in core component. International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall.
What students say
Based on about 127 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 11%
- Sales occupations: 11%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
- Caring personal services: 7%
- Therapy professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 295 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 11%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 56%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement: Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Clinical and Developmental Psychology
- Environmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Perception and the Brain
- Motivation and Performance
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Career and Placement Planning
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Designing and Conducting Research
- Qualitative and Mixed Methods for Research
- Individual Differences, Social, and Developmental Psychology
- Cognition and Biological Psychology
- Psychology in Education
- Health and Wellbeing
- Careers Planning
- Research Project
- Interprofessional Learning 3
- Personal and Professional Development
- Advanced Psychology Research Project
- Advanced Research Design and Data Fluency for Psychology
- Advanced Research Practice and Data Analysis for Psychology
- Interprofessional Learning 3
- Models of Intervention in Psychology
- Advanced Skills and Techniques for Psychological Research Part 1
- Advanced Skills and Techniques for Psychological Research Part 2
- Neuropsychology and Neuroscience: From lab to community
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Psychology at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of Psychology at University of Plymouth do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Psychology at University of Plymouth?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Psychology at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Is Psychology at University of Plymouth accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does Psychology at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Psychology at University of Plymouth?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.