Psychology Clearing

UCAS Clearing Psychology Degrees

Our university Clearing psychology degrees offer a hands-on approach to the study of the mind – from biology to cognition and individual differences. Psychology graduates are well sought after in many workplaces due to their varied range of skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving and research. 

Accredited courses

All our psychology courses in Clearing are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means that your learning is tailored to meet the high standards of the UK’s leading body for psychology professionals. By gaining a 2:1 degree classification on one of our BPS accredited courses, you’ll be awarded the Graduate Basis for Registration – the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist. 

Work placements

As part of all our psychology Clearing places, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement, giving you the chance to apply the skills and knowledge you’ve acquired on your studies to a real-world scenario. Work placements will also provide you with the valuable experience you need to support the start of your career. 

State-of-the-art facilities

Our state-of-the-art laboratories provide a comfortable and friendly environment for you to carry out a wide range of psychological testing. You’ll have access to the expertise of our award-winning technical team, as well as leading research techniques and technology.  

Interested in monitoring conscious and unconscious gaze movements? If so, you can use our eye tracker laboratory to monitor people’s responses to different stimuli, such as websites and television programmes.  

What our students say

Whatever course you choose, we’ll ensure you have the skills needed to progress into a career where you can make a difference to people’s lives. If you’re naturally inquisitive about human behaviour, then our Clearing psychology degrees will help you find the answers. Need more support? On our psychology courses in Clearing, you can access various methods of support to ensure you can write clearly and research thoroughly to achieve the best grade. Find out what our students have to say about our psychology courses.

Omayma's Story

BSc (Hons) Psychology student Omayma tells us about her experience: 

“I decided to study psychology at the University of Salford because of the choice of modules available to students – they all seemed really interesting and relevant. You can tailor your degree to the topics you love studying and create a pathway that aligns with your future career goals.” 

Karen's Story

Hear from BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling student Karen: 

“Studying for my psychology and counselling degree at Salford has been so rewarding because I got so much more than just the fantastic course content. I had the opportunity to deliver sessions and share my learnings with local school children through Salford Young People’s University, providing me with invaluable experience for my future career.”  

Marie's Story

BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology student Marie talks about her course: 

“My decision to study for a criminology and psychology degree developed from a passion to improve the treatment and understanding of mental health sufferers, and I feel studying both subjects provides a wider perspective than one alone can.”