BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology. Core topics include statistics, research methods, and human behaviour. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and provides Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC), an essential step towards becoming a qualified psychologist in the UK.
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Entry requirements
You require: We also accept Access to HE qualifications with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, and a minimum of 21 Distinctions. If you do not hold standard entry requirements but have relevant work experience, we’d encourage you to get in touch with our admissions team to seek further information and advice. Students who have completed the online University Certificate in Psychology and go onto apply for the BSc Psychology will be offered automatic progression to the online Psychology BSc (Hons) programme where they have achieved a final average grade of 50% and have passed all the core shared across the BSc (Hons) Psychology and the University Certificate in Psychology. For all other students who have completed the online University Certificate in Psychology , progression onto the BSc (Hons) Psychology degree course will be at the discretion of the Programme Leader/Academic Lead. If you already hold an undergraduate degree in another subject, you may be eligible for our online MSc Psychology conversion course , but don’t worry, if you’re unsure just contact our enquiry team who can advise you.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 35%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 30%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 25%
- West Midlands: 25%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
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
- Introduction to Biological Psychology
- Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
- Introduction to Lifespan Psychology
- Introduction to Social Psychology
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Skills and Careers in Psychology 1
- Understanding Psychology
- Biological and Developmental Psychology
- Individual Differences and Quantitative Methods
- Social and Cognitive Psychology
- Qualitative Methods: The Individual in Society
- Cyberpsychology
- Parapsychology
- Psychology, Nature and Wellbeing
- Psychopathology
- Addictive Behaviours
- Applied Positive Psychology
- Applied Psychology of Human Performance
- Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD
- Behaviour Change
- Clinical Applications of Psychology
- Forensic Applications of Psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Psychology of Communication
- Psychology in Education
- Psychology of Eating Behaviours
- Psychology of Pain
- Psychology of Parenting
- Psychology of Sexuality and Gender
- Psychology of Thinking
- Psychology Literature Review Project
- Psychology Research Project
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- The Dark Side of Psychology
- The Psychology of Illness and Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £36,500. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Derby do next?
100% 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 Derby?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
Is BSc Psychology at University of Derby 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 Derby?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.