Delve into the world of psychology
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Explore our 'no exams' psychology degrees
If you are fascinated by the human mind and want to pursue a career in psychology, we could be the right fit for you. Our psychology degree courses, which have no written exams, offer a contemporary curriculum that applies psychology to the challenges of the modern world and open up countless career paths.
University College Birmingham, located in the UK's buzzing second city, is a centre of excellence for high quality higher education and on our psychology degrees, you will have exclusive access to our cutting-edge psychology lab, complete with specialist equipment to bridge theory with practical application. And if you are an undergraduate in another subject, but want to study psychology at master's level, take a look at our Psychology (Conversion) MSc in our postgraduate degree offer.
In terms of standing out, many of our courses are accredited by the University of Warwick, ranked 9th in the UK in The Guardian 2024 league table. We were also regional winners for student support at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024, as voted for by students.
Learn more about our courses
The beauty of studying a psychology degree at University College Birmingham is that we are highly vocational, meaning there are many practical elements on your course, with plenty of opportunities for real, industry experience. You can apply directly to us for September 2025 entry too. Discover more about our psychology courses, all taught in cutting edge facilities, and what your studies will look like below and apply on the course page to see if we can make you an offer.
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Often wonder why people think, feel and behave the way they do? If so, our BSc (Hons) Psychology, with its contemporary curriculum and diverse application of psychology…
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Psychology with Sport and Exercise BSc (Hons)
Do you often wonder why people think, feel and behave the way they do? Do you also have a strong interest in sport and exercise and wonder how ps…
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Psychology with Education BSc (Hons)
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in schools and guiding others through their educational journeys? Are you intrigued by the application o…
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Psychology with Health BSc (Hons)
Do you often wonder why people think, feel and behave the way they do? Do you also have a strong interest in health and wonder how psychology applies? Then o…
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Psychology (Conversion) MSc
Do you have a real interest in the discipline of psychology, but studied your undergraduate degree in a different area? Then our new MSc Psychology (Conversion) co…
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£5k Cost of Living Allowance
At University College Birmingham, we believe the cost of living shouldn’t hold you back from achieving your goals. That’s why we’re providing UK full-time undergraduate students starting in September 2025 with £5,000 each to support expenses like food, bills, and transport—completely free, with no need to pay it back.
"Studying psychology exposes you to where you learn to understand how the mind develops as you age and across environments. This degree is for you if you love working with people and helping drive behaviour change, improving wellbeing or enhancing performance."
Reasons to study with us
- £200 million investment into campuses, equipment and resources
- Many courses accredited by the University of Warwick, ranked 9th in the UK in The Guardian 2024 league table
- City centre location - surrounded by booming businesses, gorgeous green spaces and vibrant nightlife. Plus, there's a magnificent mix of cultures right on your doorstep and fantastic connections to the rest of the UK and the world
- Network of 1,000 employer contacts to provide valuable placements and excellent careers guidance through HIRED
- Award-winning support (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024)
Community and support
Our community is diverse and inclusive, helping you forge lifelong friendships, find your people through clubs and societies and build a home away from home.
We also have award-winning support, with expert teams on hand for you to to access everything from academic writing support to help with your health and wellbeing. Our top priority is ensuring you have no barriers to study.
Get to know us
Join an upcoming open day and learn what it's like to study with us. Our friendly student ambassadors will show you around the facilities and tell you all about student life at University College Birmingham.