BSc (Hons) Psychology

Our BPS-accredited BSc Psychology degree is a flexible course consisting of compulsory and optional units both within and outside of psychology, preparing you to work in a wide range of professions and sectors.

You will study four diverse themes that represent the modern discipline of psychology: mind and brain, evolution and development, adaptability and wellbeing, and psychology in society.

Duration3 years (4 years with Study Abroad/Placement Year

A-level We require grades AAA including one or more of: Psychology, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Further Maths, Applied Science. We accept only one performance-based A-level (eg photography, drama, art/design, music or media studies). Subjects with overlapping content are not normally considered as separate A-levels; Further Mathematics is not considered alongside Mathematics and Human Biology is not considered alongside Biology. GCSE We normally require at least five GCSEs at minimum grade B/6, including English Language and Mathematics. If an applicant has a grade 5 in either English Language or Mathematics, but has a grade 6 in the other subject, we would advise they still apply. International Baccalaureate We require 36 points overall with grades 6,6,6 in higher level subjects, one of which must include Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Psychology or Mathematics (AA or AI are both considered). We accept only one performance-based subject at higher level, for example, Visual Arts, Design Tech, Theatre, Film, Music, Dance. TOEFL (iBT) - 100 with component scores of at least 25; IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each component;