International Year One in Psychology

University of East Anglia International Study Centre

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 2026).
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 International Study Centre

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

Minimum of 72 UCAS points (DDD), excluding General Studies and native language. Min C in Maths GCSE.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in other subskills) or equivalent.

iCAS

If you have a higher English language level, you may qualify for our iCAS – integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) – programme. 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

DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2025/26

29th June 2026 - 25th June 2027

Term 1: 29th June 2026 - 11th September 2026
Term 2: 14th September 2026 - 11th December 2026
Term 3: 4th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
Term 4: 5th April 2027 - 25th June 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 25,195.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 280.00 - 370.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 26,325.00 - 26,415.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

You’ll typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.

Core modules

Credit Units

English and Study Skills for Psychology

English Language and Study Skills

Psychology of the Individual for International Students

40 Credit Units

Research, Design and Analysis

40 Credit Units

Self and Society for International Students

40 Credit Units

Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course – including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

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International Year One in Psychology

University of East Anglia International Study Centre

Key Information

Course Details

International Year One in Psychology

University of East Anglia International Study Centre

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

iCAS

Important Dates

Academic Year 2025/26

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Modules

Core modules

Credit Units

Progression

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