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

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Stag Hill

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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 choose this course**-Learn from nurturing lecturers who are active researchers in behavioural, clinical, cognitive, developmental, personality and social psychology, whose work is used by governments, health professionals and industry.-Take advantage of one of the only psychology degrees in the UK with a Professional Training placement scheme, where you’ll gain valuable work experience in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, human resources and marketing.-Conduct your ...Read more


Why choose this course

-Learn from nurturing lecturers who are active researchers in behavioural, clinical, cognitive, developmental, personality and social psychology, whose work is used by governments, health professionals and industry.-Take advantage of one of the only psychology degrees in the UK with a Professional Training placement scheme, where you’ll gain valuable work experience in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, human resources and marketing.-Conduct your own experiments in our brain imaging suites, extended reality (XR) labs and other state-of-the-art psychology research facilities.-Select from a wide choice of British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited final-year modules where you will explore topics like neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health, forensic psychology, brain injury, sustainable behaviour and more.-Build your research skills throughout the course, as you learn about research methods related to core psychology subjects such as neuropsychology and cognitive psychology – a unique learning approach that has been commended by the British Psychological Society.


What you will study

In your first year, you’ll study core areas of psychology and research methods, to develop your foundations of psychological literacy. This will be supported by small-group skills tutorials. Our first year uses a 'supported transition' approach, so you are specifically taught how to learn effectively at university alongside the course material.In your second year, you’ll learn about contemporary issues that impact every area of psychology. You’ll also complete a module that supports your professional skills development, covering placements, job preparation and career options available in the psychology field.In your final year, you’ll study an advanced critical thinking module and select four optional modules, to specialise and delve deeper into your areas of interest. You’ll also receive supervision from a staff member to conduct your own scientific research project, critically evaluating protocols, data and literature.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
23/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
13th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
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 - 97 = 3% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
3%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
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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Evie
11 Jan 25

It’s very safe and welcoming with a good community..Read more

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Elena
08 Jan 25

The University is located at a great location with a marvelous campus. Although a bit far from London, it is perfect to get caught in the library, as it is open 24/7. What else..Read more

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:39,M:6 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

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

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

Overall:AABApplicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

Overall: AAABBGCSE or Equivalent:Scottish National 5: English Language - C Scottish National 5: Maths - C

Overall:AABGCSE or Equivalent:Scottish National 5: English Language - C Scottish National 5: Maths - C

Overall:QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 39 at Distinction and 6 at Merit.

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.

Overall:34GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.

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Overall:Pass overall with AAB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

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

Psychology
88%
Biology
35%
English Literature
25%
Sociology
20%
Mathematics
19%
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Evie
11 Jan 25
Psychology BSc (Hons)
It’s very safe and welcoming with a good community...
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Elena
08 Jan 25
Psychology BSc (Hons)
The University is located at a great location with a marvelous campus. Although a bit far from London, it is perfect to get caught in the library, as it is open 24/7. What else...
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Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
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