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Summary

Full time 3 Years (part time options may be available)

Why do some people have problems with their memory? How do children learn to read? What effects do different drugs have on behaviour? How do we recognise faces? These are the kind of questions that the Psychology course at Lancaster is designed to answer. If you come here, you will share with us the excitement of finding out the answers to questions like these - both in the accumulated tradition of psychology, and in its latest developments. The choice between BA and BSc need not be made until the final year. It does not depend on the courses taken.

The degree scheme is fully accredited by the British Psychological Society and provides the Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC) with the Society.

Typical entry requirements

A/AS-levels: AAB. We normally expect three A-levels. One (but only one) of these grades may be achieved from the average of two AS-level grades, one of which should have been taken in year 13, with each contributory grade in a different subject

General Studies: Considered

UCAS tariff: 340 pts from the above permitted combinations of A2/AS grades

AVCEs: Acceptable for maximum of 6 units

Preference: Acceptable for maximum of 6 units

Key skills: Not included in offer

GCSE: Maths (min grade C) is required from all applicants

Scottish Highers: ABBBB

Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information

Welsh Baccalaureate: Where the two non-core elements making up the Baccalaureate are standard A2 qualifications any offer is likely to be based on our standard A-level offer. Any other contributing qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

International Bacc: 31 overall with 17 points from best three HL courses

BTEC: DDD/DDM

Mature students: Applications encouraged. Recent formal study of psychology is expected.

Career opportunities

The majority of our Psychology graduates find jobs in the public and the commercial sector where their skills of analysis, understanding and communication stand them in good stead in finding employment. About half choose careers where their psychology training is especially important - teaching, personnel work, social work and the scientific and caring professions. Approximately a quarter continue their Psychology studies at higher level, either at Lancaster or at universities elsewhere in Britain or overseas.

Financial Support

UK students applying for this degree scheme and who put Lancaster University down as their firm choice will automatically be considered for £1000 p.a. Academic Scholarships. No separate application is necessary. Depending on household income, students may also receive a Bursary of up to £1000 p.a.

ERASMUS

The Department participates in the European Union's ERASMUS programme which supports inter-university co-operation for student and staff mobility and curriculum development.

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