Philosophy and Ethics and Psychology
About this course
BA/BSc (Hons) in Philosophy and Ethics and Psychology, a combined degree examining human behaviour, beliefs, and values through philosophical and psychological perspectives. The course provides eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society, marking the initial step toward Chartered Psychologist status.
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Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below: A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required. BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required. T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required. International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required. Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required. If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Philosophy and Ethics and Psychology at Bath Spa University earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £32,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on Philosophy and Ethics and Psychology at Bath Spa University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Philosophy and Ethics and Psychology at Bath Spa University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Philosophy and Ethics and Psychology at Bath Spa University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.