BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, covering the study of human behaviour and mental processes. Core topics include research methods, data analysis, statistics, psychological assessment, and ethics and professional practice. The degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. Students complete an independent research dissertation involving designing, collecting and analysing original data.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-ABB IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 88 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 220 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 82%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 125 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Psychology of Wellbeing
- Introduction to Applied Psychology
- Essential Skills in Applied Psychology
- Introduction to Personality, Social & Developmental Psychology
- Introduction to Cognitive & Biological Psychology
- Investigative Methods in Psychology
- Psychology in Context
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Research Methods & Data Analysis
- Psychology Dissertation
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Psychology Work Placement
- Enterprise and Innovation in Psychology
- Special Educational Needs
- The Psychology of Literacy
- Criminal and Forensic Psychology in Practice
- Changing Thought, Emotion and Behaviour
- Psychology and the Virtual World
- Applying Psychology to Lifestyle Behaviour
- Forensic Psychology: Eyewitnesses and Suspects
- Psychology in the Courtroom
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Psychology of Substance Use
- Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
- Clinical Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Social Cognitive Neuroscience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at Edge Hill University?
79% 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 Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at Edge Hill University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology at Edge Hill University 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 Edge Hill University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.