Key information
- Duration:
- 3 years full time
- Typical A-level offer:
- AAA-AAB
- UCAS code:
- C800
- Start date:
- September 2019

- Joint 1st in the UK for graduate prospects in Psychology (The Complete University Guide 2018)
- 12th in the UK for Psychology (The Complete University Guide 2018)
- 94% for overall satisfaction in Psychology (National Student Survey 2017)
Study in one of the UK’s largest schools of psychology, where world-leading researchers teach an extensive range of modules.
You can tailor the course to your interests and follow your passions, confident that you'll be supported by expert staff throughout your degree. Whatever your area of interest – clinical, cognitive, forensic, health, social psychology, child development or neuroscience – we have the expertise to support you.
You'll enjoy some of the most advanced research facilities for studying psychology anywhere in the country. These include a child development research suite and the Clinical Imaging Sciences Centre housing MRI and PET/CT.
Accreditation
This course is British Psychological Society accredited.
My time at Sussex has been an amazing journey. Gaining fascinating insights into the human mind from people so passionate about the subject has been truly inspiring.”Anna Scarlet
Psychology BSc
Entry requirements
A-level
Typical offer | AAA-AAB |
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GCSEs | You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
Extended Project Qualification | We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact Admissions at ug.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk |
Other UK qualifications
Access to HE Diploma
Typical offer | Pass with 45 level 3 credits at Merit or above of which 30 - 45 credits must be at Distinction. |
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Subjects | Science or Social Science and/or contain Psychology units. |
GCSEs | You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (grade B).
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Cambridge Pre-U Principle Subjects (including A-level mixes)
Typical offer | D3, M1 and M2 in the Pre-U If you have one A-level and two Cambridge Pre-U Principle Subjects, we would expect you to have a grade A in the A-level and D3 and M2 in the two Pre-Us. If you have two A-levels and a Cambridge Pre-U Principle Subjects, we would expect you to have grades AB in the two A-levels and D3 in the Pre-U. |
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GCSEs | You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
International Baccalaureate
Typical offer | 34 - 36 points overall from the full IB Diploma. |
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-level
Typical offer | Grade A in the A-level and DD in Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma |
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Subjects | Applied Science or Heath and Social Care |
GCSEs | You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels
Typical offer | Grades AA in A-levels and Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate. |
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GCSEs | You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma)
Typical offer | DDD |
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Subjects | Applied Science or Health and Social Care. |
GCSEs | You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
Scottish Highers
Typical offer | AAAAA - AAABB |
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GCSEs | You will need Scottish National 5 in Mathematics at grade B |
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced
Typical offer | Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels at grades AAA – AAB. |
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GCSEs | You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade A*-C (9-4), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
International Baccalaureate
Typical offer | 34 - 36 points overall from the full IB Diploma. |
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European Baccalaureate
Typical offer | Overall result of 80% -83%. |
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Other international qualifications
Australia
Typical offer | Relevant state (Year 12) High School Certificate, and between 92%-95% in the ATAR or UAI/TER/ENTER. Or a Queensland OP of 3-2 or below. |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Austria
Typical offer | Reifeprüfung or Matura with an overall result of 1.8 - 1.6 for first-year entry. |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Belgium
Typical offer | Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) or Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs with a good overall average. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Bulgaria
Typical offer | Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with excellent final-year scores (normally 5.5 overall with 6 in key subjects). |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Canada
Typical offer | Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 75%-80% from 6 grade 12 U, U/C or M courses |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
China
Typical offer | We usually do not accept Senior High School Graduation for direct entry to our undergraduate courses. However, we may consider you if you have studied one year or more of Higher Education in China at a recognised degree awarding institution, or if you are following a recognised International Foundation Year. If you want to apply for a business-related course which requires an academic ability in Mathematics, you normally also need a grade B in Mathematics from the Huikao or a score of 90 in Mathematics from the Gaokao. If you have the Senior High School Graduation, you may be eligible to apply for our International Foundation Year. If you successfully complete an International Foundation Year, you can progress on to a relevant undergraduate course at Sussex. Check which qualifications the International Study Centre accepts for the International Foundation Year. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Croatia
Typical offer | Maturatna Svjedodžba with an overall score of at least 4.5 - 5. |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Cyprus
Typical offer | Apolytirion of Lykeion with an overall average of at least 19/20 will be considered for first-year entry. |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Czech Republic
Typical offer | Maturita with a good overall average. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Denmark
Typical offer | Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) or studentereksamen with an overall average of at least 7 - 10 on the new grading scale. |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Finland
Typical offer | Finnish Ylioppilastutkinto with overall final result of at least 5.75 - 6 in the final matriculation examinations. |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
France
Typical offer | French Baccalauréat with an overall final result of at least 14/20 to 15/20. |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Germany
Typical offer | German Abitur with an overall result of 1.8 to 1.6 or better. |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Greece
Typical offer | Apolytirion with an overall average of at least 18 or 19/20 will be considered for first-year entry. |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Hong Kong
Typical offer | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with grades of 5,5,5, to 5, 5, 4 from three subjects including two electives. |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Hungary
Typical offer | Erettsegi/Matura with a good average of at least 55555 to 55544 |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
India
Typical offer | Standard XII results 85% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Iran
Typical offer | High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Ireland
Typical offer | Irish Leaving Certificate with grades H1 H1 H2 H2 H2 - H1,H1,H2,H2,H3 |
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Additional requirements | You must have at least grade O3 in Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Israel
Typical offer | Bagrut, with at least 8/10 in at least six subjects, including one five-unit subject. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Italy
Typical offer | Italian Diploma Di Maturità or Diploma Pass Di Esame Di Stato with a final Diploma mark of at least 85/100 to 90/100. |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Japan
Typical offer | Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate is suitable for entry to our Foundation Years. Find out more about Foundation Years. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Latvia
Typical offer | Atestats par Visparejo videjo Izglitibu with very good grades in state exams. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Lithuania
Typical offer | Brandos Atestatas including scores of 80-90% in at least three state examinations (other than English). |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Luxembourg
Typical offer | Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Malaysia
Typical offer | Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with grades of AAA-AAB, Mat 3.5, overall average grade from A2-B3, 75%-80%. |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Netherlands
Typical offer | Voorereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), normally with an average of at least 7. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Nigeria
Typical offer | You are expected to have one of the following:
You must also have a score of C6 or above in WAEC/SSC English. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Norway
Typical offer | Norwegian Vitnemal Fra Den Videregaende Opplaering - Pass with an overall average of between 4.5 to 5 |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Pakistan
Typical offer | Bachelor (Pass) degree in arts, commerce or science. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Poland
Typical offer | Matura with three extended-level written examinations, normally scored within the 7th stanine. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Portugal
Typical offer | Diploma de Ensino Secundario normally with an overall mark of at least 18/20. |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Romania
Typical offer | Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of 9 - 9.5 |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Singapore
Typical offer | A-levels, as well as certain certificates and diplomas. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Slovakia
Typical offer | Maturitna Skuska or Maturita with honours, normally including scores of 1 in at least three subjects. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Slovenia
Typical offer | Secondary School Leaving Diploma or Matura with at least 25 points overall. |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
South Africa
Typical offer | National Senior Certificate with very good grades. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Spain
Typical offer | Spanish Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE) with an overall average result of at least 8.0 - 8.5. |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Sri Lanka
Typical offer | Sri Lankan A-levels. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Sweden
Typical offer | Fullstandigt Slutbetyg with good grades. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Switzerland
Typical offer | Federal Maturity Certificate. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Turkey
Typical offer | Devlet Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme is normally only suitable for Foundation Years, but very strong applicants may be considered for first year entry. Find out more about Foundation Years. |
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Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
USA
Typical offer | We look at your full profile taking into account everything you are studying, including the high school graduation diploma, Grade 12 GPA, SAT tests and subject tests and/or ACT grades We are particularly interested in AP tests and would ideally like to see 3 good AP scores Advanced Placement Tests with scores of 5,5,5 to 5,5,4 in three subjects. If you have taken the SAT reasoning tests we'd normally expect a combined score of at least 1300 and will look for around 600 in relevant subject tests. If you've taken the ACT we'd expect to see a composite score of at least 26 |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, email ug.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic)
6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component
IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.
If you are applying for degree-level study we can consider your IELTS test from any test centre, but if you require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for an English language or pre-sessional English course (not combined with a degree) the test must be taken at a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)-approved IELTS test centre.
Other English language requirements
Proficiency tests
Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)
For tests taken before January 2015: Grade B or above
For tests taken after January 2015: 176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill
We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
For tests taken before January 2015: grade C or above
For tests taken after January 2015: 176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill
We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Proficiency.
Pearson (PTE Academic)
62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.
PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Pearson (PTE Academic).
TOEFL (iBT)
88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about TOEFL (iBT).
The TOEFL Institution Code for the University of Sussex is 9166.
English language qualifications
AS/A-level (GCE)
Grade C or above in English Language.
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English
French Baccalaureat
A score of 12 or above in English.
GCE O-level
Grade C or above in English.
Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
GCSE or IGCSE
Grade C or above in English as a First Language.
Grade B or above in English as a Second Language
German Abitur
A score of 12 or above in English.
Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate
If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.
If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.
Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)
The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%
Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70%
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
English A or English B at grade 5 or above.
Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 119/GCE O-level
If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-5 in English Language.
If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.
The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
West African Senior School Certificate
Grades 1-6 in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).
Country exceptions
Select to see the list of exempt English-speaking countries
If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirements. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.
You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.
Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the University of Sussex.
List of exempt countries
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada**
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- USA
** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.
Admissions information for applicants
Transfers into Year 2 | No |
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If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, email ug.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk
Don’t meet our entry requirements?
If you don't meet our entry requirements, we offer Foundation Year courses to prepare you for Year 1 of your chosen degree course:
The International Study Centre offers a range of foundation courses to help you prepare for an undergraduate degree at the University of Sussex.
Modules
Find out about our types of undergraduate degrees, their structure, modules and credits
Core modules
Autumn teaching
Spring teaching
These modules are running in the academic year 2018/19. We also plan to offer them in future academic years. They may become unavailable due to staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of such changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Customise your course
At Sussex, you can choose to customise your course to build the sort of degree that will give you the knowledge, skills and experience that could take you in any direction you choose.
Explore subjects different to your course – electives and pathways allow you to complement your main subject. Find out what opportunities your course offers
Core modules
Autumn teaching
Spring teaching
These modules are running in the academic year 2018/19. We also plan to offer them in future academic years. They may become unavailable due to staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of such changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Customise your course
At Sussex, you can choose to customise your course to build the sort of degree that will give you the knowledge, skills and experience that could take you in any direction you choose.
Explore subjects different to your course – electives and pathways allow you to complement your main subject. Find out what opportunities your course offers
Study abroad (optional)
Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career. Find out where your course could take you
Placement (optional)
A placement is a great way to network and gain practical skills. When you leave Sussex, you'll benefit from having the experience employers are looking for.
Recent students have gone on placements at institutions including:
- Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
- The Office for National Statistics.
Find out more about placements and internships.

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Please note: If you’re receiving – or applying for – USA federal Direct Loan funds, you can’t transfer to the version of this program with an optional study abroad period in any country or optional placement in the USA. Find out more about American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid
Core modules
Autumn and spring teaching
Options
Autumn teaching
- Biological Bases of Mental Disorders
- Caring and Helping: the Psychology of Concern and Commitment
- Child Development at Home and School
- Health Psychology
- How Children Learn to Communicate
- Intelligence in Animals and Machines
- People and Planet: Psychology and Climate Change
- Perspectives on Psychology
- Psychology of Appetite
- Reading, Writing and Dyslexia
- Self Regulation: The Science of Achieving Your Goals
- Social Cognitive Development
- The Psychology of Exercise and Wellbeing
Spring teaching
- Clinical Psychology
- Conflict & Cooperation in Social Groups
- Conscious and Unconscious Mental Processes
- Drugs, Brain and Behaviour
- Economic and Consumer Psychology
- Evolution of Communication: from animal signals to human speech
- Nature and Nurture of Mental Health
- Organisational Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Psychobiology of Cognitive Ageing and Dementia
- Psychological Perspectives on Self and Identity
- Structure and Function in the Brain
- The Psychology of Inequality: From Poverty to Power
These modules are running in the academic year 2018/19. We also plan to offer them in future academic years. They may become unavailable due to staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of such changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Life as an undergraduate student
Find out about studying Psychology at Sussex, including clinical, cognitive, social, health, forensic, neuroscience and child development psychology
My research explores the limits of unconscious learning and has been applied, among other things, to devise a method of testing awareness in brain injured patients.”Dr Ryan Scott
Lecturer in Psychology
Our staff

Dr John Drury
Reader in Social Psychology
Research interests
Collective action, Crowding and personal space, Crowds, Disasters, Empowerment, Mass emergencies, Protest, Social identities, Social movements, Social psychology

Dr Darya Gaysina
Lecturer In Psychology
Research interests
Behavioural genetics, Depression in humans, Developmental psychology, Epidemiology, Health and ageing, Mental Health and Well-Being

Dr Graham Hole
Senior Lecturer in Psychology
Research interests
Age perception, Configural processing of faces, Face Identity After Effects, Face recognition, Looked but failed to see errors in driving, Mobile phones and driving, Motorcycle conspicuity, Perceptual and attention in relation to driving

Dr Megan Hurst
Lecturer in Social Psychology
Research interests
body image, exercise psychology, Motivation, wellbeing

Dr Sarah King
Reader in Behavioural Neuroscience
Research interests
Addictions, Alzheimer's Disease, Behavioural Neuroscience, Gene manipulation, Mouse genetics, Neurodegeneration, Neuroscience (Human disease), Neurotransmitter receptors

Dr Karen Long
Lecturer in Social Psychology
Research interests
intragroup processes, online identity, Social networking, Social psychology

Dr Peggy St Jacques
Lecturer in Psychology
Research interests
Autobiographical Memory, functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), Memory
Fees
Fees are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2019. Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.
Find out about typical living costs for studying at Sussex
Find out about our terms and conditions
Scholarships
Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.
Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2019.
Careers
Graduate destinations
Recent School of Psychology graduates have gone on to jobs such as:
- intelligence officer, Surrey Police
- research assistant, University of Lincoln
- graduate scheme, KPMG.
(Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2016 and School of Psychology database)
Your future career
Our expert teaching, combined with support from our careers team, enables you to develop skills in:
- critical thinking
- research and data analysis
- understanding human behaviour.
We prepare you for a range of careers including professional psychology, research and advertising.
Working while you study
Our Careers and Employability Centre can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work
I use the research and analytic skills I gained at Sussex every day in my job, and really enjoy applying psychology to a business environment.”Alene Nasra
Senior Research Executive, GfK NOP