International Year One in Psychology

University of East Anglia
Prepare for entry to Year 2 of a professionally accredited Psychology degree at UEA. Throughout this International Year One program, you’ll benefit from studying with UEA first year students through shared lectures, and will become a part of UEA’s School of Psychology from day one.

Key Information

  • Students are a part of UEA's School of Psychology from day one.
  • Participate in lectures with Year 1 UEA psychology students and get a feel for university-style teaching.
  • Opportunities to participate in research conducted by third-year and postgraduate students.
  • UEA is UK top 30 for Psychology (The Complete University Guide 2025).
  • Progression degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and are available with an optional year abroad.
  • State-of-the-art laboratory facilities, including a fully immersive virtual reality suite, electroencephalography (EEG), and eye-tracking and motion tracking equipment.

Course Details

International Year One in Psychology

University of East Anglia

Age Requirement

16

Academic Requirements
Minimum of 72 UCAS points (DDD), excluding General Studies and native language. Min C in Maths GCSE.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing and no less than 5.0 in other subskills) or equivalent.
Class size

20

iCAS

If you have a higher English language level, you may qualify for our iCAS (integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)) program. Combining your pathway and degree in a single study plan, you’ll only need one visa for the duration of your studies and can apply with alternative English language qualifications to IELTS.

Apply for one of our iCAS programs

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

Start Date

15 September 2025

End Date

26 June 2026

Length

3 Terms

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 19,995.00

Accommodation

£ 2,079.00 - 12,502.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 250.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 70.00 - 405.00

Lab fee (Compulsory - course dependent)

£ 500.00

Airport pick-up (Optional)

£ 45.00 - 330.00

Social programme (Optional)

£ 50.00

CAS charges (Compulsory -course dependent)

£ 25.00

Approximate cost

£ 23,014.00 - 34,057.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.

The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2024 – 31 August 2025 and are for indicative purposes only.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2025 will pay the 2024/2025 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2025, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2025/2026 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

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Additional Requirements

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Additional Requirements

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English level %: 60% overall and 55% in each subskill
Additional Requirements

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Final level %: Minimum of 40% in Research Design and Analysis module, 55% in all other modules
English level %: 60% overall and 55% in each subskill
Additional Requirements

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Final level %: Minimum of 40% in Research Design and Analysis module, 55% in all other modules
English level %: 60% overall and 55% in each subskill
Additional Requirements

Developmental Psychology-BSc (Hons)

Final level %: Minimum of 40% in Research Design and Analysis module, 55% in all other modules
English level %: 60% overall and 55% in each subskill
Additional Requirements

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Final level %: Minimum of 40% in Research Design and Analysis module, 55% in all other modules
English level %: 60% overall and 55% in each subskill
Additional Requirements

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Final level %: Minimum of 40% in Research Design and Analysis module, 55% in all other modules
English level %: 60% overall and 55% in each subskill
Additional Requirements