Psychology and Business BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology and Business BSc (Hons)
Our dual accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology and Business is an ideal combination of complementary disciplines; psychology provides you with an understanding of why people behave in the way that they do by considering the complex interplay between biological, psychological, environmental, cultural, and social influences on behaviour.
Youll investigate the links between the theory and practice of these exciting and complementary disciplines. Our focus on psychology enables you to understand why people behave in the way that they do by considering the complex interplay between b...
Our dual accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology and Business is an ideal combination of complementary disciplines; psychology provides you with an understanding of why people behave in the way that they do by considering the complex interplay between biological, psychological, environmental, cultural, and social influences on behaviour.<br/><br/>Youll investigate the links between the theory and practice of these exciting and complementary disciplines. Our focus on psychology enables you to understand why people behave in the way that they do by considering the complex interplay between biological, psychological, environmental, cultural, and social influences on behaviour. Alongside this, studying business will provide you with a breadth of business knowledge including the functions of management and the science of decision-making.<br/><br/>This understanding can then be applied to business contexts, such as managing and motivating the workforce, making effective business decisions, and communicating effectively with customers. Likewise, studying business will enable you to understand psychological knowledge and theories in the context of real-world settings.<br/><br/>You will be taught by experts from our School of Psychology, and also from Aston Business School which is part of an elite group of global business schools that hold the gold standard of ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.’<br/><br/><strong>Psychology specialist facilities</strong><br/><br/><br/>• An observation suite (with audio-visual recording).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Equipment and tools for psychophysiological measurement, such as eye tracking and motion capture.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Experiment labs for cognitive experiments.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Larger labs for focus groups and audience-based experiments.<br/><br/><br/><br/>The programme is accredited as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) if students gain at least a lower second-class honours degree classification. This accreditation is the first step you’ll need to become a Chartered Psychologist if you wish to take this path. <br/>Upon successful graduation from the course, you will also be eligible to become an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). As a member, you will be able to use the designation Assoc. CIPD after your name.<br/><br/><strong>Key course benefits:</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Dual accreditation: The course is dual accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Triple Gold for Teaching: We’re rated Gold across all categories in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Student experience: 95% of students felt that staff on their course were good at explaining things (National Student Survey, 2024).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Excellent prospects: Ranked 7th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Psychology (Complete University Guide, 2025) .<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Future career: Our graduates have secured work in top organisations such as the BBC, HSBC, Jaguar Land Rover, PwC, local government, the NHS, and more <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>We no longer offer a Foundation Programme. If you select Year 0 on your application form, this will be amended to Year 1 at the admissions review stage.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Your UCAS Application:</strong> Explain any gaps in your education, list full qualification names, provide an academic reference, and include predicted grades (even if sitting privately). More tips: https://shorturl.at/cNR2e
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CN81
Institution Code
A80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B,B
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:30,P:0
Successful completion of the QAA-recognised Access Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3. You must obtain a minimum of 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits. Please note that we do not accept the English and Maths components within the Access qualification and you must meet the GCSE entry requirements.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
31
28
STANDARD: 31 points overall and must include grades 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language. OR CONTEXTUAL: 28 points overall and must include grades 5, 4, 4 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
DDM
STANDARD: With this BTEC we accept any subject with grades DDD. CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC we accept any subject with grades DDM. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above and must include Mathematics and English Language. Please note that we do not accept Key Skills or Functional Skills in place of these.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
STANDARD: With this BTEC you must also achieve grade B in one A Level subject. CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC you must also achieve grade C in one A Level subject. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B,C
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
STANDARD: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BB in two A Level subjects. CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BC in two A Level subjects. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
DD
STANDARD: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BB in two A Level subjects. CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BC in two A Level subjects. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D
STANDARD: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BB in two A Level subjects. CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BC in two A Level subjects. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
A level
B,B,B
B,C,C
BBB in any three A Levels. BBC in any three A levels plus grade B in either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). BCC in any three A Levels. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready. RESITS: We welcome applications from students who have retaken exams to improve their grades. Only the highest grades achieved will be considered and resit applications are treated the same as all others. PREDICTIONS AND ACHIEVED GRADES: At Aston University, we are committed to an inclusive admissions process, ensuring every applicant has the best possible opportunity. While our listed grades are the official entry requirements, we understand that predicted grades are estimates. We typically offer candidates predicted to achieve CCC or higher, provided they meet the subject-specific requirements. This approach gives applicants the opportunity to improve upon their predicted grades. However, the offer made will contain the listed grade requirements. We also consider applications from students who have already achieved at least CCC in their A Levels. These applications are reviewed on a ca
T Level
D
We accept grade Distinction in any of the below subjects: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction Digital Production, Design and Development Education and Childcare Building Services Engineering for Construction Onsite Construction Digital Business Services Digital Support Services Health Healthcare Science Science
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
This will be accepted in place of one A Level.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
This will be accepted in place of one A Level.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £22,575 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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