Psychology

School of Psychology

Psychology courses in Clearing 2026

Your Kent Start begins with more. £2,000 for Home students, a £5,000 scholarship for eligible International students, and a guaranteed virtual internship for everyone.

Which of our Psychology courses interests you?  

Not sure which of our Psychology degrees are right for you?

Take a look at our courses available in Clearing.
BSc Psychology

"I want to understand how people think and behave"

Discover the science of the mind on our BPS-accredited Psychology degree. Explore topics including cognition, development, social behaviour and mental health while gaining practical research skills.
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BSc Psychology with Clinical Perspectives

"I'm interested in mental health and clinical psychology"

Take your first step towards a career in clinical psychology as you study psychological disorders, wellbeing and therapeutic approaches alongside a broad foundation in psychology.
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BSc Psychology with Studies in Forensic Psychology

"I want to understand criminal behaviour"

Explore the psychology behind crime and justice on our BPS-accredited degree course. Learn how psychology is applied to criminal investigations, offending behaviour and the legal system while building core psychological knowledge.
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BSC Psychology with Business Psychology

"I'm fascinated by people at work"

Combine psychology with the world of business. Discover how psychology helps organisations improve leadership, teamwork, decision-making and employee wellbeing while gaining a strong foundation in psychological science.
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Five reasons to study Psychology at Kent.

#1 World-Class Reputation

Join a community recognised for excellence - a Top 100 Psychology department worldwide (Times Higher Education) - where students and staff shape the future.

#2 We Listen and Act

We shape the community together, your feedback creates continuous improvement - BPS-recognised for exceptional student engagement.

#3 Your Kent Start

Guaranteed accommodation, free gym, and £2,000 of support for eligible students, giving you the best possible start to university life.
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#4 Expand Your Horizons

Take an optional extra year, learn a language, or join a society and graduate with a broader skill set, wider network and confidence to take the next step - a truly personalised university experience.

#5 Learn It. Do It. Prove It.

Bring psychology to life through hands-on experiences with academics and industry professionals. Our Employability Promise guarantees 100 hours of work-related learning to help you stand out and step up.

Develop an understanding of human behaviour

Psychology is about understanding people, why we behave the way we do and what shapes our decisions. It spans everything from neurons and mental health to crime, prejudice and decision making in everyday life. You'll explore the full breadth of psychology, learning from experts in areas like clinical and forensic.

At undergraduate level you can choose a four-year programme with a placement or study abroad, giving you real world experience and new perspectives.

Our taught Master’s programmes let you dive deeper into your chosen field. You’ll build advanced research, problem solving, and communication skills, learn in small classes with expert academics, and graduate ready to use psychology to make a real difference in the world.

Why study Psychology at Kent?

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88% of our Psychology students were positive about the learning resources for their course. (NSS 2025)

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Psychology at Kent was ranked 24th for graduate prospects in The Complete University Guide 2026.

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We have 25 years of continuous accreditation by the British Psychological Society.

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Following the most recent REF, psychology at Kent was ranked in the top 50 in the world and 6th in the UK in the Times Higher Education.

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A selection of our laboratories where you can focus on electrophysiology, eye-tracking, virtual reality, observational studies and many more to develop your learning.  

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Space for larger research projects where you can work with coursemates on collaborative projects and individual research. 

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Larger spaces for lectures from our academic staff as well as space for collaborative work and discussion. 

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Why study Psychology at Kent?

At Kent you’ll be part of a vibrant, diverse community that explores how people think, feel and behave.

You’ll get experience, learn from cutting edge research and apply what you study to real life issues, building skills for a wide range of careers.

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Advice for applying to Kent as a postgraduate student for taught and research courses.

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With a welcoming student body representing over 100 nationalities, we are the perfect place to start your university journey in the UK.

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