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

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This three-year programme, accredited by the British Psychological Society, exposes you to a very wide coverage of the field of psychology. It includes the opportunity for a measure of specialisation within your studies, so you can make informed and rational decisions about your future career. The first year of your degree comprises of a combination of compulsory modules and one elective module. Compulsory modules include a general introduction to scientific psychology, research design and data ...Read more

This three-year programme, accredited by the British Psychological Society, exposes you to a very wide coverage of the field of psychology. It includes the opportunity for a measure of specialisation within your studies, so you can make informed and rational decisions about your future career. The first year of your degree comprises of a combination of compulsory modules and one elective module. Compulsory modules include a general introduction to scientific psychology, research design and data analysis, topics in cognitive psychology, social psychology, and individual differences.There are no elective modules in the second year, but your learning will continue in the areas of developmental psychology, health and clinical psychology, language and cognition, perception, and the neurological underpinnings of behaviour. You will continue your studies in research design and data analysis.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
6th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
9th
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
90%
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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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A level:

A*AA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

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

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D2,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

39 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 A*A in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or PsychologyContextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme

A1,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A1,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher), including A1,A in two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology at Advanced Higher.

D2,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, including D2, D3 in two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.

A score of 19 points in three higher level subjects, to include grade 7 and grade 6 in two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and 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 A*AA. To include A*A in two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.

Popular A-level subjects

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%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£37,500 per year

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Students from EU

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

£37,500 per year

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Students from International

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£37500 Per year

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Latest reviews

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Student Reviewer
08 Mar 22
Psychology with Education BSc (Hons)
Best is it’s the perfect social and work mix The societies I want to join are full...
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SR
Student Reviewer
25 May 21
Psychology BSc (Hons)
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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