BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc in Psychology. Core topics include research methods. The course holds British Psychological Society accreditation, qualifying graduates for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. An optional work placement is available in years two and three, and a research project is completed in the final year.
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What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 24%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 37%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Applications of Psychology
- Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
- Introduction to core topics in Psychology
- Research methods: The curious mind
- The Developing Psychologist
- Cognitive Psychology
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Social Psychology
- Applied Forensic Psychology
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Issues in Clinical Psychology
- Psychology in Practice
- The Psychology of Language
- Behavioural Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Psychology Research Project for Single Honours
- Child Language: Development and Assessment
- Drugs and Behaviour
- Psychology Critical Review
- Psychology in Practice
- Psychology of Humour
- Romantic relationships and couples therapy
- The psychology of Ageing: older adults
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £27,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at Aberystwyth University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at Aberystwyth University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at Aberystwyth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Psychology at Aberystwyth University?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.