BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, a psychology degree grounded in biological, cognitive, developmental and social aspects. Core topics include Research Methods. Recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS), the curriculum covers core psychological concepts and concludes with an independent dissertation. The first year introduces foundational themes through modules such as Applying psychology, Controversies in psychology, Mind, brain and behaviour, and Psychology of wellbeing. The second year advances core knowledge with Cognitive neuroscience, Developmental psychology, Psychology research methods and design 2, and Social psychology and individual differences. The final year centres on the Psychology dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA. IB: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Psychology (F110) at the University of Bath for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 74 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 120 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered
- Working: 53%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 40%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 20%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 74%
- Baccalaureate: 21%
- Access course: 2%
- Other qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applying psychology
- Controversies in psychology
- Mind, brain and behaviour
- Psychology of wellbeing
- Psychology research methods and design 1
- Cognitive neuroscience
- Developmental psychology
- Psychology research methods and design 2
- Social psychology and individual differences
- Psychology dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Bath earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £53,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Bath 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 University of Bath?
88% 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 University of Bath?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 180 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at University of Bath 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 University of Bath?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.