BA Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
About this course
BA (Hons) in Psychological and Behavioural Sciences, a psychology degree grounded in the broader context of the behavioural sciences. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, providing the graduate recognition required to pursue professional pathways in psychology. The first year covers core foundations through modules such as Introduction to Experimental Psychology: From Brain to Cognition, Social Psychology and Individual Differences, From Subjective Questions to Objective Science, and biological and social anthropology. The second year expands into topics via Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, and biological anthropology, alongside related subjects like sociology and criminology. The final year involves advanced study across social and developmental psychology, cognitive and experimental psychology, and behavioural and cognitive neuroscience, with opportunities to select additional subjects from the broader curriculum.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level . To apply to any of our Colleges for Psychological and Behavioural Sciences, you will need A levels/IB Higher Levels (or the equivalent) in at least one of the following subjects: Mathematics Biology Chemistry Computer Science Physics Some Colleges specify which science subject(s) they require.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Psychological and Behavioural Sciences (C800) at the University of Cambridge for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*A*A at A level.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 35%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 9%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 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
- Introduction to Experimental Psychology: From Brain to Cognition
- Social Psychology and Individual Differences
- From Subjective Questions to Objective Science
- biological and social anthropology
- evolution and behaviour
- politics
- philosophy
- Sociology
- mathematical biology
- Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- biological anthropology
- history and philosophy of science
- sociology
- neurobiology
- philosophy
- Education
- criminology
- mathematical and computational biology
- social and developmental psychology
- cognitive and experimental psychology
- behavioural and cognitive neuroscience
- other selected subjects from those offered in Year 2.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at University of Cambridge earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £46,500. The £37,500 median after five years is £10,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at University of Cambridge do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at University of Cambridge?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at University of Cambridge?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level, or 41 points in the IB. The average entrant had 202 UCAS points.
Is BA Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at University of Cambridge 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 BA Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at University of Cambridge?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.