BSc Psychology
About this course
This BSc (Hons) in Psychology covers the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Data Analysis, Psychological Assessment, Communication & Writing, and Project Management. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Students complete an independent research project in their final year with a dedicated supervisor.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 tariff points from A levels or combination with Extended Project / BTEC / Cambridge Technical. A level: BCC BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM (Applied Science) IB: 26-28 points including science Higher at 4.
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Other Health Professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 10%
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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Social Minds: Exploring Human Interaction
- Thinking Like a Social Scientist: Study and Research Skills
- Sports Exercise Psychology in Action
- Facilitating Wellbeing: Positive Perspectives
- Mind and Machine
- The Science of Behaviour: Theory to Evidence
- Human Cognition and Individual Differences
- Developmental Psychology
- Research Methods: Experimental Design and Analysis
- Biological Psychology
- Legal and Forensic Psychology
- Research Methods: Survey & Qualitative Designs and Analysis
- Independent Project
- Project Management and Presentation Skills
- Professional Skills in Clinical Settings
- Coaching and Health Psychology
- Applied Organisational Psychology
- Cultural and Social Issues in Psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Chichester earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £31,000. 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 Chichester do next?
85% 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 Chichester?
88% 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 Chichester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at University of Chichester 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 Chichester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology at University of Chichester?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.