Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and mental life - why people think, feel and act the way they do.
Warwick's Psychology degree course has a strong practical focus. It provides a scientific understanding of all aspects of human behaviour and underlying research methods. Our graduates go on to pursue rewarding careers in Psychology and beyond.
Our Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, with an emphasis on practical work. You will cover a broad range of topics that reflect our research strengths but allow you the choice to draw in relevant optional modules from across the University, for example in business, biology, economics, sociology, philosophy or a language.
We are widely recognised as one of the UK’s top research departments, and work closely with the NHS, the police and international bodies such as the United Nations. You will be taught by acclaimed academics whose enthusiasm for the subject is infectious and you will also have the opportunity to conduct a research project each year. Looking ahead, you will have access to a departmental careers consultant, who helps to organise events and practical sessions, and who can provide one-to-one guidance to help you decide what you want to do after graduation.
We give you the opportunity to apply for an intercalated year between your second and final year at Warwick. This will either be abroad at a partner institution or may be a work placement you have sourced.
Entry requirements
A level typical offer
AAB including a science subject from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics
Or
AAA/A*AB if not studying a science subject.
You will also need grade B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics or Statistics. Applicants not studying Biology, Chemistry or Physics at A Level are expected to have obtained a grade 6 or B in a GCSE science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science).
A level contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is ABB, including a science subject from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, OR AAB, if not studying a science subject.
Applicants not studying Biology, Chemistry or Physics at A Level are expected to have obtained a grade 6 or B in a GCSE science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science). See if you're eligible.
We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.
International Baccalaureate (IB) typical offer
34 overall including Higher Level Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, OR 36 overall if not studying a science subject at higher level.
You will also need a grade 6/B in GCSE Mathematics or Statistics and a grade 6/B in a GCSE science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science). This can also be met with a 4 in Higher Level Mathematics or 5 in Standard Level Mathematics, and 4 in Higher Level Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or 5 in Standard Level Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) - if Mathematics or Science requirements are not met through GCSEs.
International Baccalaureate (IB) contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is 32 overall, including Higher Level Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, OR 34 overall, if not studying a science subject at higher level. See if you're eligible.
We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.
BTEC
We welcome applications from students studying BTEC qualifications alongside two A levels. Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma on its own may also be considered.
Overlapping subjects at BTEC and A level will not be considered (for example, A level in PE alongside a BTEC in Sport and Exercise Science).
You will also need to have grade B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics or Statistics.
Applicants with no natural science subject at A level are normally expected to have a grade B or 6 in two science subjects or double science at GCSE.
Scotland Advanced Highers
AB at Advanced Higher Level in 2 subjects including one from Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics or Science
Or
AA in two Advanced Highers if not studying a Science subject.
Applicants must have achieved AAB in Highers in three further subjects.
Welsh Baccalaureate
AAB in three A levels plus grade C in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.
You will also need grade B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics or Statistics. Applicants not studying Biology, Chemistry or Physics at A Level are expected to have obtained a grade 6 or B in a GCSE science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science).
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis.
Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in 12 Level 3 Credits. We may also require subject specific credits or an A level to be studied alongside the Access to Higher Education Diploma to fulfil essential subject requirements.
We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.
Warwick may make differential offers to students in certain circumstances, such as those who have participated in a Widening Participation programme or who meet the University’s contextual data criteria. These offers are usually one or two grades below Warwick’s standard offer.
Do you offer foundation programmes?
All students who successfully complete the Warwick International Foundation Programme (IFP) and apply to Warwick through UCAS will receive a guaranteed conditional offer for a related undergraduate programme, for selected courses only. Further details are available in the standard offer and conditions for the IFP.
Can I take a gap year before starting my course?
Yes, Warwick welcomes applications for deferred (gap year) entry.
Will I need to interview for this course?
Warwick does not typically interview applicants. Offers are made based on the UCAS application, including predicted and achieved grades, the personal statement, and the school reference.
Many modules in year one and two are core, in line with our BPS accreditation. Annual research projects allow you to develop the research skills you need to explore a particular area of psychology that interests you in your final year.
In year one, you will study core modules that build the foundations of Psychology at Warwick. In addition, you will have the opportunity to take optional modules: these can be Psychology options or you can choose from a wide range of year one modules across science, social science and arts departments.
In year two you will study seven modules. The modules delve deeper into the core areas of Psychology and contemporary research and give you a chance to learn more about areas that interest you. There is also the option to take a module from outside the department.
In year three you will conduct an individual project showcasing the full range of intellectual and practical skills you have developed throughout your degree and choose six optional psychology modules that interest you. There is also the option to take a module from outside the department.
Note that the module catalogue is subject to change for future years of study, as we evolve our courses in response to the latest developments in academia and industry.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:
Fees and funding
Tuition fee
£9,790
On 26 November 2025, the UK government announced that the tuition fee cap for UK undergraduate students for the 2026-27 academic year would increase to £9,790 from the 2025-26 rate of at £9,535.
Students who qualify for government-regulated fees are classed as ‘Home’ students for fees purposes. In future years, fees for continuing students may be subject to an increase in fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government (if permitted by law or government policy).
We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.
If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.
You will repay your loan or loans gradually once you are working and earning above a certain amount. For students starting their course after 1 August 2023 (on Student Finance England’s Plan 5), you will repay when your income is over £25,000 a year.
Repayments will be taken directly from your salary if you are an employee. If your income falls below the earnings threshold or you stop working, your repayments will stop until your income goes back up above this figure.
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There are many different funding routes available, including a number of bursaries and scholarships for full-time undergraduates. If you struggle to meet your essential living costs, our Student Funding team will be on hand to offer advice and support.
Provides additional financial support for qualifying Home students from lower income families of up to £2,500 for eligible students
This bursary is paid directly into your bank account in three equal termly instalments to help with the costs of studying
There is no application for this bursary as your details will be provided directly from the student support awarding bodies (Student Finance England, Student Finance Northern Ireland, and Student Awards Agency Scotland)
A number of scholarship opportunities are open to full-time undergraduate students. These include sporting and musical bursaries, and scholarships offered by commercial organisations.
If you experience financial difficulties during your studies, you may be eligible for Hardship Funding from the University, in the form of an Emergency Loan and/or a non-repayable award
There are no Departmental scholarships available for our Undergraduate courses, however there are other scholarships which you may be eligible for. Please see our scholarships web pages for more information.
Tuition fee
If you are an overseas student enrolling in 2026-27, your annual tuition fees will be as follows:
Band 1 – £27,870 per year (classroom-based courses, including Humanities and most Social Science courses)
Band 2 – £35,530 per year (laboratory-based courses, plus Mathematics, Statistics, Theatre and Performance Studies, Economics, and courses provided by Warwick Business School, with exceptions)
Overseas Tuition fees for 2027-28 academic year have not been set. In future years, fees for continuing students may be subject to an increase in fees in line with an inflationary uplift. Please check our website for updates about 2027-28 fee rates before you apply.
If you are an EU student and eligible for student finance, you may be able to get a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your fees, please visit our Student Funding webpage for guidance for students ordinarily resident outside of England.
We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.
If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.
Eligibility for student finance will depend on certain criteria, such as your nationality, residency status, course, and previous level of study. The information below is based on the package of financial support available to students starting their course in 2026.
Eligible European Union (EU) Undergraduates can apply for a loan to help with the cost of Tuition Fees. Eligible EU students who meet additional residency criteria may also be eligible for a loan to assist with living costs.For more information please see Student Finance for Undergraduates - EU StudentsLink opens in a new window.
Access thousands of part-time opportunities through our agency Unitemps (such as office work, retail jobs or helping at events)
Choose to apply for a job as one of our Student Ambassadors to share your own experience at events like Open Days
If you are an international student, you may be eligible for financial help from your own government, from the British Council or from other funding agencies. You can usually request information on scholarships from the Ministry of Education in your home country, or from the local British Council office.
A number of scholarship opportunities are open to full-time undergraduate students. These include sporting and musical bursaries, and scholarships offered by commercial organisations.
If you experience financial difficulties during your studies, you may be eligible for Hardship Funding from the University, in the form of an Emergency Loan and/or a non-repayable award.
As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.
For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on the course web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module Catalogue.
Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2025/26 year of study). Information about module specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:
Core text books
Printer credits
Dissertation binding
Robe hire for your degree ceremony
Are there any course specific costs?
Please check with the department.
Teaching and learning
You will have a combination of lectures, seminars and practical classes. Lectures will introduce you to a particular topic.
During weekly seminars you will build on the knowledge theories and ideas from the lecture and readings, sharing your views about the topic and debating the issues. Seminars give you access to the tutor as well as the opportunity to voice your views in a smaller group.
Lecture size will naturally vary, especially for optional modules. For your year one and two core modules you will be joined by all the students in your year.
For lectures this can be your whole year group – around 200, but seminar and practical groups will be smaller - typically around 50 students in year one.
For optional modules across all years, class sizes vary more - there may be between 10 and 200 students per Psychology module.
If you opt to take an outside module, e.g., a Warwick Business School module, you can expect to share lectures with up to 500 students from across social science and science.
You will typically have between 7 to 8 hours of lectures, and 4 to 8 hours of seminars or practical sessions.
You will also have:
Academic support and feedback opportunities
Guest seminars
Tutorials
Year group meetings
We typically assess modules through a mix of exams and essays, as well as online quizzes, group presentations, and research reports.
You must pass year one to progress to year two.
Your final award will be based on:
Year two modules (40%)
Year three modules (60%, with 25% accounted for by your third-year individual project)
In an interconnected world, employers greatly value an international perspective. Studying abroad provides you with a first-hand opportunity to explore how culture influences psychological processes and develop a range of valuable skills that give you a competitive advantage in the graduate market.
Our Department is part of the University’s large global network of exchange partners, with long-standing agreements with prestigious universities around the world. A particularly popular Warwick option is with Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, acknowledged as one of the world’s top universities.
Our students have previously undertaken study abroad opportunities in Brazil, China, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain and the USA. When students choose to study abroad, they apply in their second year for a third year of study at a partner institution. Students then return to Warwick for their final year.
Careers
Graduates from these courses have gone on to work for employers including:
NHS
Cancer Research UK
EY
Hewett Recruitment
IBM
John Lewis and Partners
Kuehne + Nagel
The Forward Trust
Teach First
They have pursued roles such as:
Clinical psychologists
Counsellors
Teachers
Educational psychologists
Health psychologists
Business, research and administrative professionals
Financial and accounting technicians
Marketing professionals
Management consultants
Business analysts
Our graduates go on to Master’s degrees and PhDs at prestigious universities in the UK and overseas. Further study opportunities include our own programmes:
MSc Clinical Applications of Psychology (with work placement)
MSc Behavioural and Data Science
MSc Behavioural and Economic Science
MSc Psychological Research PhD / MPhil / MSc in Psychology (Research)
Throughout your degree, you’ll focus on a range of skills that will prepare you for a broad variety of career opportunities. We’ll provide you with the specialised support to help identify those opportunities.
We have a dedicated Careers Consultant, who is on hand to offer practical sessions and one-to-one guidance to help you decide what you want to do after graduation. Your degree will open a variety of doors not just in psychological research, neuroscience or mental health, but also in areas like law, education, business, finance and advertising.
Previous examples of workshops and events include:
Our Student Opportunity (Careers) department offer a wide range of workshops, from developing confidence and interview techniques to learning how to articulate what you have to offer in order to impress potential employers. Online resources are also available, including training in drafting CVs and covering letters, practice aptitude and psychometric tests, practice online interviews, and other resources to help you research job opportunities. The myAdvantage databaseLink opens in a new window also advertises job, placement and internship vacancies that are from employers who are targeting Warwick students for their recruitment.
We offer a work placement module to final year students, and the opportunity for students to undertake a work placement between the second and third year.
Students find their own placements and are supported to take a year out of study to work. Our students have completed placements with organisations across all sectors: in private companies, government departments, schools, charities, research agencies and other host organisations. They worked in various roles, including as NHS placement students, support workers, teaching assistants, youth mentors, human resources trainees, marketing and sales interns and many more.
Our students can also take up a variety of work experience opportunities alongside their studies or during holidays and are supported in this.
There may be additional course costs incurred by students who opt to take an intercalated year either to study abroad or undertake a work placement opportunity. Such costs would vary depending on the location or placement and whether there were any additional requirements such as a DBS check.
Life at Warwick
This is where your journey begins. Our campus is the heart of it all. It’s more than just a campus - it's the places you visit, the people you meet, the fun that you have; the experiences you have here will be transformative.
Within a close-knit community of staff and students from all over the world, discover a campus alive with possibilities.
Our campus is where all the elements of your student experience come together in one place. You won't be short of ways to spend your time on campus - whether it's visiting Warwick Arts Centre, using our incredible sports facilities, socialising in our bars, nightclub and cafés, or enjoying an open-air event. Or if you need some peace and quiet, you can explore lakes, woodland and green spaces just a few minutes’ walk from central campus
Follow our students around campus on our social channels to see their experiences first-hand.
Teaching facilities
Our campus is designed to cater for all of your learning needs. You will benefit from a variety of flexible, well-equipped study spaces and teaching facilities across the University.
Oculus, our outstanding learning hub, houses state-of-the-art lecture theatres and innovative social learning and network areas
Different study spaces offering you flexible individual and group study spaces, computers, printing and scanning facilities, multimedia resources and more
Supporting you
Our continuous support network is here to help you adjust to student life and to ensure you can easily access advice on many different issues. These may include managing your finances and workload, and settling into shared accommodation. We also have specialist disability and mental health support teams.
Whether you live in a campus residence or in partnership accommodation off campus, you’ll be part of a community to get the most from your experience at Warwick.
Societies and sports play a huge part in community life at Warwick. With over 300 to choose from, getting involved is one of the easiest ways to make friends and share in experiences. Whether you’re into films, martial arts, astronomy, gaming or musical theatre, you can instantly connect with people with similar interests.
Your university experience is defined by far more than your course or the career path you follow. At Warwick, it’s where you discover who you could become.
74th
Warwick is ranked 74th in the world and top 10 in all major UK league tables
Our alumni community still call Warwick home. From a few hundred in 1965 to more than 310,000 alumni, and it's ever-growing.
As Warwick graduates, our students have access to employability support for two years after graduation, including access to careers appointments, job vacancies and professional networks.
In the Russell Group for Teaching (90.3% National Student Survey 2021)
(National Student Survey, 2021)
A playground for the mind
Our research-driven department can offer you the kind of physical and intellectual environment that’ll inspire you to succeed. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, inclusive academic community offering a stimulating, intellectual environment to students and staff. We’re large enough to provide excellent resources and education, but also small enough to know who you are and provide one-to-one support.
This information is applicable for 2027 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply. Please read our web page 'Important information to consider before making an application' in advance of applying to Warwick.
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