BSc Psychology with Year Abroad
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Year Abroad, a psychology degree exploring diverse topics complemented by a transformative year abroad. Core topics include Research Methods. The course holds British Psychological Society accreditation and includes a dedicated study abroad period in the third year. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Cognitive Psychology, Introduction to Psychobiology: From Ion Channels to Behaviour, Lifespan Psychology A: Introduction to Developmental Psychology, and Ideas, Concepts, and Ethics in Psychology and Neuroscience. The second year advances learning with Language and Communication, Neural Basis of Vision and Action, Social and Cognitive Development, and Topics in Social and Differential Psychology. The third year is spent abroad undertaking the Psychology Study Abroad Module.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA To include Chemistry / Biology / Human Biology / Physics / Psychology / Maths / Further Maths / Statistics. IB: 6,6,6 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate are accepted but subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further guidance.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 133 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 13%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 12%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 11%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 86%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 73%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 280 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 37%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 23%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Research Methods (Assessment Block 1)
- Research Methods (Assessment Block 2)
- Research Methods (Study Block A)
- Research Methods (Study Block B)
- Developing Skills for Psychologists/Neuroscientists 1: Making it Work at University
- Ideas, Concepts, and Ethics in Psychology and Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology
- Introduction to Psychobiology: From Ion Channels to Behaviour
- Lifespan Psychology A: Introduction to Developmental Psychology
- Lifespan Psychology B: Social Psychology of the Person
- Language and Communication
- Neural Basis of Vision and Action
- Research Methods C
- Research Methods D
- Social and Cognitive Development
- Topics in Social and Differential Psychology
- Psychology Study Abroad Module
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Year Abroad at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Year Abroad at University of Birmingham do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Year Abroad at University of Birmingham?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with Year Abroad at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Year Abroad at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology with Year Abroad at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Year Abroad at University of Birmingham?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.