BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, examining human thought, emotion and behaviour across diverse contexts. Core topics include Statistics, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Human Behaviour, Ethics & Professional Practice and Fieldwork. The programme holds British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation, providing the Graduate Basis for Chartership. A field visit forms part of the Social Issues and Contexts module.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 120 A level: Typical offer - BBC/BBB IB: 30 points
What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 87%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 45%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 19%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 3%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 10%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Psychology and Behavioural Science
- Social Issues and Contexts
- Fundamentals of Psychological Research
- Introduction to Research in Psychology
- Individual and Social Processes
- Wellbeing
- Introduction to Brain, Mind and Development
- Cyberpsychology
- Applied Psychology
- Forensic and Criminal Psychology
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Further Research in Psychology
- Psychology in Society
- Psychological Therapies
- Parenting and Education
- Health Inequalities
- Contemporary Applications in Developmental Psychology
- Psychology: Careers and Community
- Investigation and Criminal Justice
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Psychology Dissertation
- Psychopathology
- Biological, Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Neurodiversity in Practice
- Neuropsychology
- Occupational and Work Psychology
- Animal Psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Chester do next?
90% 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 Chester?
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 Chester?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at University of Chester accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology at University of Chester?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.