Psychology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology BSc (Hons)
Through research-inspired teaching you’ll cover a range of subjects including social, biological, developmental and cognitive psychology, and specialist topics, such as forensic, clinical, cyber, consumer, educational psychology, and neuropsychology.
Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology at BU?
• Participate in practicals, interactive assessments, coursework, placements and research using state-of-the-art facilities
• Learn through mentorship from staff and benefit from talks by nationally and internationally renowned speak...
<strong>Through research-inspired teaching you’ll cover a range of subjects including social, biological, developmental and cognitive psychology, and specialist topics, such as forensic, clinical, cyber, consumer, educational psychology, and neuropsychology.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology at BU?</strong><br/>• Participate in practicals, interactive assessments, coursework, placements and research using state-of-the-art facilities<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn through mentorship from staff and benefit from talks by nationally and internationally renowned speakers from a variety of fields and disciplines<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Benefit from our collaborations with the mental health sector, the criminal justice system, the educational system, industrial partners and local communities/charitable trusts<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, presentation skills and professional practice<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study diverse topics that will prepare you for a range of careers, whether in psychology (such as in mental health or forensic settings) or outside (such as in HR, the police, marketing or management)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Opportunity to take an optional 4-week or 30-week placement in industry to give you essential real-world experience and begin building a network of professional contacts <br/><br/><br/><br/>- 95% of our graduates are in employment or further education after 15 months <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C800
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
128
The entry requirements for this course are 112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
Scottish Higher
112 - 128 tariff points from Scottish Highers
Access to HE Diploma
112 - 128 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Scottish Advanced Higher
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Extended Project
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
A level
112–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £19,635 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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