Psychology BSc Honours
UCAS Code: C800 (3 Years)

All candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered. 

+ A Levels

AAA-ABB including at least one A level from a subject with a substantial science or mathematics component including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Psychology, Chemistry, Statistics, or Economics. Offer levels depend on the number of science/mathematics A levels a candidate offers. Minimum offers are usually:

  • 1 science/mathematics A level, AAA
  • 2 science/mathematics A levels, AAB
  • 3 or more science/mathematics A levels, ABB

Preference will be given to applicants offering at least two sciences. General Studies is accepted. GCSE Mathematics plus a science (both at a minimum grade B) are required. Two AS levels (or one AS Double Award) will not be considered in the place of one A level.

+ Scottish Qualifications

AAAAA-AABBB at Higher Grade, including at least one subject with a substantial science or Mathematics component including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Psychology, Chemistry, Statistics, or Economics. Offer levels depend on the number of science/mathematics Highers a candidate offers. Minimum offers are usually:

  • 1 science/mathematics Higher, AAAAA
  • 2 science/mathematics Highers, AAABB
  • 3 or more science/mathematics Highers, AABBB

Preference will be given to applicants offering at least two sciences. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Mathematics plus a science required at grade 2 Standard Grade (or Intermediate 2 equivalent).

+ International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 34 points. Three subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above, preferably including science. Preference will be given to applicants offering at least two sciences at Higher Level. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies to be offered at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. At least one third of all subjects taken must be science/mathematics.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1AB-AABBB at Higher Level, including at least one subject with a substantial science or mathematics component including Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or Economics. Offer levels depend on the number of science/mathematics subjects a candidate offers at Higher Level. Minimum offers are usually:

  • 1 science/mathematics subject at Higher level, AAAAB
  • 2 science/mathematics subjects at Higher level, AAABB
  • 3 or more science/mathematics subjects at Higher level, AABBB

Preference will be given to applicants offering at least two sciences.

+ Access Qualifications

Units in Mathematical Studies and/or Quantitative Methods, Human Biology and a third subject (preferably a science subject) are required with at least 45 level 3 credits at Distinction.

+ BTEC Level 5 HND

Applicants are considered on an individual basis.

+ BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Applicants are considered on an individual basis.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,D3-D3,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects including at least one principal subject from a subject with a substantial science or mathematics component including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Psychology, Chemistry, or Economics. Offer levels depend on the number of science/mathematics principal subjects a candidate offers. Minimum offers are usually:

  • 1 science/mathematics principal subject, D3,D3,D3
  • 2 science/mathematics principal subjects, D3,D3,M2
  • 3 or more science/mathematics principal subjects, D3,M2,M2

Preference will be given to applicants offering at least two sciences. GCSE Mathematics plus a science (both at a minimum grade B) are required.

+ Additional Information

For further information, including the selection process and what selectors are looking for, see Psychology additional entry information (PDF: 22KB)

+ English Language Requirements

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

+ International Foundation Programmes

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences.

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