Psychology Clearing courses
Clearing opens on 2 July 2026, but many courses are still accepting applications now. Used all five UCAS choices without offers? Try UCAS Extra – learn more on our Clearing hub – or explore our courses and prepare for Clearing.
Discover our range of psychology Clearing degrees, including Psychology of Sport and Psychology and Criminology.
Are you a naturally inquisitive person with an interest in human or animal behaviours? Do you have strong written skills and an aptitude for research? If so, our psychology Clearing courses are for you.
Whether you want to become a chartered psychologist or build a career where you'll make a difference to people’s lives, we’ll help you find the right psychology degree in Clearing.
About our psychology courses
Our psychology Clearing courses offer a hands-on approach to studying the mind – from biology to cognition and individual differences. You'll graduate with a range of skills suited to a variety of workplaces and industries, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and research.
Accredited courses
All our psychology degree Clearing courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This means your learning meets the high standards of the UK’s leading body for psychology professionals. If you achieve a 2:1 or above on one of our BPS accredited courses, you’ll receive the Graduate Basis for Registration – the first step to becoming a chartered psychologist.
Work placements and studying abroad
As part of all our psychology Clearing courses, you can apply for a sandwich year between your second and third year. This offers the chance to study abroad or gain professional workplace experience, where you can apply the skills and knowledge acquired on your studies to a real-world scenario. And if you choose to study abroad, you’ll enhance your university experience by studying in a different country.
It’s important to note that sandwich years are limited, so placements are not guaranteed.
State-of-the-art facilities and expert support
Our laboratories are supportive and friendly environments for you to carry out a wide range of psychological testing. Regardless of your psychology Clearing course, 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, like websites and television programmes.
Psychology courses in Clearing
We offer a range of accredited psychology Clearing courses so you can shape your studies around your interests and career ambitions – from studying the human mind to developing expertise in sport psychology.
Discover more about these programmes and find your perfect psychology degree in Clearing.
View our psychology Clearing courses
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Our BSc (Hons) Psychology course provides opportunities to explore a wide range of psychological concepts. You’ll develop hands-on research skills and apply theory to real-life settings. After covering the core areas of psychology, you’ll choose optional modules to specialise your learning around the topics that interest you most.
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling
Are you interested in human relationships? Can you see yourself working with people from all kinds of backgrounds? If so, our BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling course is for you.
This programme provides a thorough grounding in the theory and application of psychology and counselling. You’ll learn key concepts in both disciplines, from the exploration of social behaviour to how counselling can benefit psychological health.
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology
Crime is one of the biggest problems facing society today. To understand the complex issues surrounding it, we have combined two areas of study that have a natural affinity – giving you a degree that will make a real difference.
Our BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology course focuses on the study of human behaviour and analyses crime, deviance, and the role of the media in representing such behaviour. You’ll gain skills and experience to work across health and social care, criminal justice institutions, or the prison service.
BSc (Hons) Psychology of Sport
Are you interested in how world-class athletes train their minds, as well as their bodies?
If you’re passionate about sports and exercise, our BSc (Hons) Psychology of Sport Clearing degree provides an excellent foundation for a career as a psychologist. You'll study in an excellent department with specialist psychology and sports facilities.
No matter what psychology Clearing course you choose, we’ll help you develop skills needed to progress into a career where you can make a difference to people’s lives.
Need additional support? We have services available to help you write effectively and research thoroughly to achieve your best grade.
What our psychology students say
Find out what our students have to say about studying 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.”
Find out what students on other courses say about applying to Salford through Clearing.
Similar courses in Clearing
If you’re interested in exploring something different, we also offer Clearing courses in criminology and sociology. Alternatively, take a look at our complete list of courses in Clearing 2026.
If you’ve got a question about how Clearing works, whether you’re eligible, or when you can apply, read our Clearing FAQs.
Contact us
If you have a question about studying any of our courses, contact our friendly team today on +44 (0)161 295 4545 or enquiries@salford.ac.uk.