Diploma of Higher Education - DHE

Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH

Level 6 Core

Level 6 Optional

Level 6

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Study Abroad

Placement Year

Optional placement

Level 5 Core

Level 5

Programme Structure

6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or <a href="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements">equivalent English language proficiency test</a>.

6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or <a href="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements">equivalent English language proficiency test</a>. Offerings: All

​Please contact the University if you have any questions regarding the relevance of your qualifications.

​Please contact the University if you have any questions regarding the relevance of your qualifications. Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: DDM in a relevant subject area if studied on its own or to the total of 120 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: DDM in a relevant subject area if studied on its own or to the total of 120 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Additional information: 120 UCAS points required. We may require specific grades in science subjects.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Additional information: 120 UCAS points required. We may require specific grades in science subjects.</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Are Level 3 NVQs acceptable? Acceptable when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Are Level 3 NVQs acceptable? Acceptable when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Minimum number of A Levels required: 3</li>
<li>Subject specific requirements: 120 UCAS Points. Minimum Grade C in a relevant science or social science required.</li>
<li>Is general studies acceptable? No</li>
<li>Average A Level offer: BBB</li>
<li>Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Minimum number of A Levels required: 3</li>
<li>Subject specific requirements: 120 UCAS Points. Minimum Grade C in a relevant science or social science required.</li>
<li>Is general studies acceptable? No</li>
<li>Average A Level offer: BBB</li>
<li>Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Grades / subjects required: 120 UCAS points from a minimum of 5 subjects. A relevant science or social science subject is required.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Grades / subjects required: 120 UCAS points from a minimum of 5 subjects. A relevant science or social science subject is required.</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Further information: Access programme must have been taken in a relevant subject area. Points can be gained from a combination of passes, merits and distinctions</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Further information: Access programme must have been taken in a relevant subject area. Points can be gained from a combination of passes, merits and distinctions</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

No interview required (UCAS application form only)

No interview required (UCAS application form only) Offerings: All

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold between 8 and 16 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has experience of living in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach programmes such as a summer university. Please contact course enquiries for further details.

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold between 8 and 16 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has experience of living in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach programmes such as a summer university. Please contact course enquiries for further details.  Offerings: All

Prior to course commencement applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
<ul>
<li>Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading</li>
<li>Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English</li>
<li>Higher Diploma in Maths/English</li>
<li>Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/English</li>
<li>Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
<li>Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
</ul>
The Faculty of Health will accept Edge Hill University’s equivalence tests in English and mathematics as an alternative to the GCSE requirements. For further information, please go to EdgehillEquivalency Tests or email edgehilltests@edgehill.ac.uk

Prior to course commencement applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
<ul>
<li>Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading</li>
<li>Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English</li>
<li>Higher Diploma in Maths/English</li>
<li>Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/English</li>
<li>Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
<li>Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
</ul>
The Faculty of Health will accept Edge Hill University’s equivalence tests in English and mathematics as an alternative to the GCSE requirements. For further information, please go to EdgehillEquivalency Tests or email edgehilltests@edgehill.ac.uk Offerings: All

120 Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>T Level requirements: Merit grade in a health/science based subject</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>T Level requirements: Merit grade in a health/science based subject</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Technical Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Technical Diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Technical Extended Diploma: Acceptable on its own in a relevant subject area</li>
<li>Technical Foundation Diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Technical Introductory Diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Technical Subsidiary Diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Technical Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Technical Diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Technical Extended Diploma: Acceptable on its own in a relevant subject area</li>
<li>Technical Foundation Diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Technical Introductory Diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Technical Subsidiary Diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Is a DBS check required?
No

Is a DBS check required?
No Offerings: All

Demonstrate effective critical thinking and reasoning skills

Demonstrate competence in effective oral and written communication skills

Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in basic Cognitive Psychology

Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in basic Developmental Psychology

Demonstrate basic competence in Psychological Applications

Apply skills of literature search, critical review and selection of relevant sources, and systematic synthesis and treatment of key material.

Demonstrate and explain the basics of other specialist areas of Psychology

Show evidence of effective comprehension skills and use of data

Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in the basic principles and processes of Research methods in psychology

Show adaptation of problem solving and reasoning skills to a range of challenges

Provide evidence of evaluative and analytical skills

Demonstrate a range of knowledge in conceptual and historical perspectives in psychology

Demonstrate management of the data collection process and critical competence in research skills

Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in basic Social Psychology

Present clear evidence of problem solving skills

Demonstrate project management skills in carrying out an extensive piece of independent empirical research, applying skills of choosing and applying appropriate advanced empirical methodologies and the treatment of resulting data with appropriate analytical methods.

Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in the basics of Personality and Individual Differences

Explain the basic principles of Biological Psychology

Demonstrate adaptability and versatility in computer literacy, both in use of standard software applications and use of internet to search for information

Demonstrate versatility in the application of self-management of learning, utilising time-management skills and effective planning strategies

Show evidence for collaboration and co-operation in working with others in varied situations

Show versatility and understanding in the use a variety of psychological tools, including specialist software, laboratory equipment and psychometric instruments.

Demonstrate competence in the effective retrieval and organisation of information

Course Catalogue

Psychology - 35654 - BSc (Hons)