Psychology and Language Sciences BSc (Hons)
University College London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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The Psychology and Language Sciences BSc is a three-year course that develops students knowledge and expertise in psychology, language sciences, linguistics, and communication. We also offer a four-year integrated Masters course which includes a workplace (applied) or research placement.Communication and language are fundamental to human behaviour, how we perceive the world, and how we interact with one another. By studying Psychology and Language Sciences, you will gain a unique perspective ...Read more

The Psychology and Language Sciences BSc is a three-year course that develops students knowledge and expertise in psychology, language sciences, linguistics, and communication. We also offer a four-year integrated Master's course which includes a workplace (applied) or research placement.Communication and language are fundamental to human behaviour, how we perceive the world, and how we interact with one another. By studying Psychology and Language Sciences, you will gain a unique perspective and education that opens up a wide variety of further study and career destinations.

Key stats

Linguistics
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
5th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
9th
Linguistics
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%
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
Linguistics graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Linguistics graduate salary
£23,000
Others in Subjects Allied To Medicine
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%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
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
£21,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
08 Mar 22

Best is it’s the perfect social and work mix The societies I want to join are full..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
25 May 21

Overall experience was different to first year because of the online nature. However I have received high quality education with the support of helpful staff. There are also some..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAA Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

38 Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

To include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme

A,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher), including A in one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology at Advanced Higher.

D3,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, including one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.

A score of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 6 in one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology, with no score lower than 5. If Mathematics is offered at higher level, the programme will accept either 'Analysis and Approaches' or 'Applications and Interpretation'.Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A-Levels at grades AAA, including one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.

Popular A-level subjects

Others in Subjects Allied To Medicine

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

Chemistry
91%
Biology
85%
Mathematics
77%
Physics
19%
Psychology
11%
HESA
Psychology (Non-Specific)

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

Psychology
57%
Mathematics
54%
Biology
47%
Chemistry
33%
English Literature
16%
HESA
Linguistics

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

Mathematics
45%
Psychology
38%
English Literature
30%
English Language
24%
Biology
22%
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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 fee has been confirmed.

£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

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£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 Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£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 Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£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 Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£37,500 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 EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£37,500 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 International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£37500 Per year

UCAS/IDP Connect

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Best is it’s the perfect social and work mix The societies I want to join are full...
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25 May 21
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Overall experience was different to first year because of the online nature. However I have received high quality education with the support of helpful staff. There are also some...
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