Psychology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology BSc (Hons)
The BSc (Hons) Psychology degree at Aston University is a three-year course and will equip you with the skills, insights, and confidence required 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. This degree is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of psychology and the practical skills necessary to excel professionally.
The course covers a wide range of topics including how changes in the brain influence behaviour, w...
The BSc (Hons) Psychology degree at Aston University is a three-year course and will equip you with the skills, insights, and confidence required 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. This degree is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of psychology and the practical skills necessary to excel professionally.<br/><br/>The course covers a wide range of topics including how changes in the brain influence behaviour, why false memories occur, why people behave differently when they are in a group, how language influences thinking, how we learn to understand other’s intentions, how psychological distress can be alleviated, why we identify with some people and not others, how subconscious processes influence our behaviour, and how our thinking develops as we grow from children to adults.<br/><br/>By choosing to study at Aston University you will gain a degree accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), have the opportunity to complete a career-enhancing placement in the UK or internationally, and be taught by leading experts from a range of specialist psychological fields.<br/><br/>Key course benefits<br/><br/>• Professional accreditation: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and your first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.<br/>• Triple Gold for Teaching: We’re rated Gold across all categories in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023).<br/>• Excellent student experience: 92.9% of our students felt positive about academic support provided on their course (National Student Survey, 2024).<br/>• Excellent prospects: Ranked 7th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Psychology (Complete University Guide, 2025).<br/>• Future career: Our graduates have secured work in top organisations such as the BBC, HSBC, Jaguar Land Rover, PwC, local government, and the NHS.<br/><br/>Facilities<br/><br/>Psychology students have access to a range of specialist facilities that reflect the hands-on learning within the field. In these settings, you gain practical experience alongside like-minded students, with workshops and lectures guided by industry professionals and expert technicians.<br/><br/>Psychology specialist facilities:<br/><br/>• An observation suite (with covert audio-visual recording).<br/>• Equipment and tools for psychophysiological measurements, such as eye tracking and motion capture.<br/>• Experiment labs for cognitive experiments.<br/>• Larger labs for focus groups and audience-based experiments. <br/><br/>This course is also offered as a four-year course with a placement year.<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
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C800
Institution Code
A80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,C,C
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 Maths 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, which must include Maths and English Language/Literature. Please note that we do not accept Key Skills or Functional Skills in place of these.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
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.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDD
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
C,C,C
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
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 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 Certificate (QCF)
Not Accepted
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 Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Not Accepted
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. RESIT APPLICANTS: We welcome applications from students who are resitting 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 only estimates. We may consider applicants predicted to achieve CCC or higher, provided they meet the subject-specific requirements. This allows applicants the opportunity to improve on their predicted grades. However, any offer made will contain the listed grade requirements. If you are applying as a private resit candidate, we still require predicted grades from your school, college, private tutor or exam centre as p
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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