BSc Psychology
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BSc in Psychology, covering cognitive, biological, and social approaches to human behaviour. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Clinical Skills. Broad core modules span the first two years before final-year specialisation across four pathways. An optional integrated professional training year and a final-year research project are available.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 30 points with 5 or better in three Higher Level subjects and a minimum of 5 in Standard Level English and Science, and 4 in Standard Level Mathematics.
What students say
Based on about 97 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 220 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 34 graduates who answered
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 78%
- South East: 12%
Who gets in
Based on about 270 students who started
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 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, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Development for Psychologists
- Cognitive Approaches to mind and behaviour
- History and Theory of Psychology
- Biological approaches to mind and behaviour
- Lifespan Psychology
- Research Design and Analysis (Quantitative Methods)
- Research Design and Analysis (Laboratory Methods)
- Real world Applications of Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Statistical Methods in Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Introduction to Clinical Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Personality and Differential Psychology
- Psychology Project
- Decision Making and Behavioural Economics
- Approaches to Autism
- Health Psychology and Behaviour Change
- Organisational Psychology
- Social and Cognitive Neuroscience
- How the Neurosciences inform Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
- Memory and the law
- Introduction to Educational Psychology
- Introduction to Counselling Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Social Psychology for Behaviour Change
- Emotions
- Critical Psychology: Opportunities for a Progressive Discipline
- Clinical Skills
- Practicing Psychology Voluntary Experience
- Behavioural Insights to Wellbeing: Making organisations thrive
- Micro-Placement
- Professional Placement Year: Reflection and Career Planning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at City St George's, University of London do next?
77% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at City St George's, University of London?
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 City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at City St George's, University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology at City St George's, University of London?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.