BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology. Core topics include statistics, research methods, psychological assessment, and human behaviour. The degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Students study additional Humanities and Social Sciences subjects in years one and two, then focus on Psychology modules exclusively in years three and four, culminating in a dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC (There are no essential subjects for level 1 entry) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level There are no essential subjects for level 1 entry Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (There are no essential subjects for level 1 entry).
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: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 69%
- Northern Ireland: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Introductory Psychology:1
- Introductory Psychology:2
- The Science of You: Skills for Life, Work, and Wellbeing
- Understanding the Mind
- Individual Development
- Cognition
- Biological Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Psychological Research Skills 3a
- Individual Differences and Psychopathology
- Psychology of Language
- Developmental Psychology
- Psychological Research Skills 3b
- Psychology Dissertation
- Infant Development
- Developmental Psychopathology
- Second Language Processing
- Foundations of Adult Mental Health
- Society, Mind and Health
- Comparative Communication and Cognition
- Metacognition
- Self-regulation, Health and Wellbeing
- Current Issues in Social and Political Psychology
- Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health
- Infant Mental Health in Context
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at University of Dundee?
93% 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 Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at University of Dundee 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 Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology at University of Dundee?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.