Psychology and Global Sustainable Development BASc (Hons)
University of Warwick
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Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (with Honours) - BASc (Hon)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (with Honours) - BASc (Hon)

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3 Years

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On our BASc Psychology and Global Sustainable Development (GSD) degree you will apply your passion for Psychology to answering the pressing questions of our time by studying it in combination with GSD.Why do people think, behave, and understand themselves in certain ways? Why does this vary between individuals and across cultures? How might a more complete understanding of human behaviour help to achieve a more sustainable future for all? This BASc in Psychology and GSD challenges you to ask ...Read more

On our BASc Psychology and Global Sustainable Development (GSD) degree you will apply your passion for Psychology to answering the pressing questions of our time by studying it in combination with GSD.Why do people think, behave, and understand themselves in certain ways? Why does this vary between individuals and across cultures? How might a more complete understanding of human behaviour help to achieve a more sustainable future for all? This BASc in Psychology and GSD challenges you to ask these questions across both sides of your degree.You will study biological, developmental, and social aspects of human psychology with Warwick's Psychology Department. Meanwhile, you will balance your studies with the GSD Department, by delving into the pressing questions of today, including food and water security, gender equality, and climate change. Throughout, you will be researching the relationship between individual behaviour and the global challenges we all face.By studying GSD, you will take a transdisciplinary approach and confront issues from a diverse array of perspectives. You will need to be ready to think creatively and embrace new opinions from your peers from across the world. We will challenge you to become an active participant in your own learning.You can enhance your skills and studies through optional work placements, study abroad, and certificates.

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Psychology
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
64/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
17th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
10th
Development Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
83%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Development Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Development Studies graduate salary
£20,000
Psychology (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Lijie
25 Nov 24

Best - got great looking infrastructures and large studying spaces such as Oculus and the library; school grocery shop is in the centre of school which makes everything a lot more..Read more

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Nana
21 Nov 24

The University is clean and neat, a huge sense of Independence but many facilities and people to speak to if you need help. Many on campus events and societies. But the Humanities..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

You will also need to achieve grade B/6 in English Language and Mathematics at GCSE.

You will also need to achieve grade B/6 in English Language and Mathematics at GCSE or equivalent

Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
80%
Biology
30%
Mathematics
25%
English Literature
25%
History
20%
HESA
Development Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
42%
Economics
40%
Geography
38%
History
27%
Biology
22%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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Latest reviews

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Lijie
25 Nov 24
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Best - got great looking infrastructures and large studying spaces such as Oculus and the library; school grocery shop is in the centre of school which makes everything a lot more...
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Nana
21 Nov 24
Psychology BSc (Hons)
The University is clean and neat, a huge sense of Independence but many facilities and people to speak to if you need help. Many on campus events and societies. But the Humanities...
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University of Warwick
Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canley  0.8 miles away

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