BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc in BSc Psychology, a psychology degree centred on the theories, methods and application of contemporary psychological science. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and culminates in a final-year project consisting of original psychological research. Students examine social, cognitive, developmental, biological and individual differences psychology, alongside options including drug use and addiction, climate and behaviour change and social neuroscience. Instruction is delivered through lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory classes and group work, with assessment methods comprising essays, research reports, in-class presentations and examinations.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including A in a science-related subject. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Further Mathematics; Geography; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. IB: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in a science-related subject. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Further Mathematics; Geography; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. BTEC: D*DD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 3 UCAS decisions for BSc Psychology (C801) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far: 3 offers. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 37%: 545 offers from 1,485 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 109 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 195 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 47 graduates who answered
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 22%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 13%
- Caring personal services: 9%
- Therapy professionals: 7%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 47%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 23%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 200 students who started
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 12%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £49,500. The £36,500 median after five years is £9,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Bristol 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 Bristol?
86% 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 Bristol?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Psychology at University of Bristol?
37% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 545 offers from 1,485 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Psychology at University of Bristol 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 Bristol?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.