Psychology BSc (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of 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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**Why study BSc Psychology at Goldsmiths****Our cutting-edge BSc Psychology offers a unique approach to the study of human behaviour. The degree will develop your understanding of the processes shaping how individuals think, feel, behave, and interact, via analysis of critical issues in contemporary psychology.**- **Real-world relevance:** You will analyse real-world issues through a bio-psycho-social model, connecting theory, research, policy, and practice. Themed teaching blocks will address ...Read more


Why study BSc Psychology at Goldsmiths


Our cutting-edge BSc Psychology offers a unique approach to the study of human behaviour. The degree will develop your understanding of the processes shaping how individuals think, feel, behave, and interact, via analysis of critical issues in contemporary psychology.

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Real-world relevance:

You will analyse real-world issues through a bio-psycho-social model, connecting theory, research, policy, and practice. Themed teaching blocks will address critical topics including social justice, health and wellbeing, and artificial intelligence.-


Integrated research focus:

The curriculum places a strong emphasis on research, equipping you with quantitative and qualitative research skills, integrated seamlessly with module content. You'll have access to our fantastic facilities. These include behavioural testing facilities, an EEG suite for brain research, an infant lab with state-of-the-art neuroimaging methods, virtual reality laboratories and a visual perception and attention laboratory.-


Empowered learning experience:

We put community at the heart of your learning journey, using group activities, peer support, an academic mentor, and active engagement with the world-leading research of the department. You will develop your own bespoke curriculum through a combination of optional modules in your second and final years.-


Comprehensive preparation for diverse careers:

Our contemporary and creative curriculum prepares you for a broad range of careers. You will develop transferable skills essential for graduate level employment. This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society and gives you eligibility for Graduate Membership for Chartered Membership, which is required to study various postgraduate courses and to become a fully Chartered Psychologist.- This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society and gives you eligibility for Graduate Membership for Chartered Membership, which is required to study various postgraduate courses and to become a fully Chartered Psychologist.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
92nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
60th
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 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
88%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Adrienne
05 Mar 23

Goldsmiths university is a great place to study! The students are very welcoming and the campus has a good atmosphere. The university has a very chill feel to it however it can be..Read more

M
Muskan
02 Mar 23

My university has a brilliant student union who support you in every and any course but one thing I would say is the biggest let down is the amount of strikes we have had to..Read more

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Access to HE Diploma:

D:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 30 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject specific modules

With three Higher Level subjects at 655

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Each application will be considered on its individual merits. Where the T Level subject area does not directly match the degree programme being applied for, the personal statement and reference will be particularly important in demonstrating interest, enthusiasm and suitability for the subject.

Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

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

Psychology
75%
Sociology
28%
English Literature
25%
Biology
24%
Religious Studies & Theology
14%
HESA

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Psychology (General)
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Adrienne
05 Mar 23
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Goldsmiths university is a great place to study! The students are very welcoming and the campus has a good atmosphere. The university has a very chill feel to it however it can be...
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M
Muskan
02 Mar 23
Psychology with Clinical Psychology BSc (Hons)
My university has a brilliant student union who support you in every and any course but one thing I would say is the biggest let down is the amount of strikes we have had to...
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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London , Lewisham

Goldsmiths, University of London - a part of the esteemed University of London - is a pioneering institution in the UK’s capital....

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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London Lewisham SE14 6NW United Kingdom
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