BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc in Psychology, a psychology degree centred on the scientific study of mental processes and human actions. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Data Analysis, Human Behaviour, and Communication & Writing. The programme holds accreditation from the British Psychological Society and features specialist research facilities such as labs for studying animal learning and measuring brain activity. The first year covers core foundations through compulsory modules such as Introduction to Biological Psychology, Introduction to Clinical Psychology, and Introduction to Statistics, alongside options including Workplace Learning. The second year extends these concepts through compulsory study in Social Psychology II, Personality and Individual Differences, and Methods and Statistics in Psychology II, with further opportunities to select practical modules such as Cognition Practical I and Social Practical II.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. Required subjects: A in a Science subject*. *Accepted science subjects: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Nutrition and Food Science; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Sport Science; Statistics. IB: 36/666.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 4 UCAS decisions for BSc Psychology (C802) at the University of Exeter for 2027 entry so far: 4 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 36%: 430 offers from 1,197 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 95 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 225 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 104 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 16%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 8%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 8%
- Administrative occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 91%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 54%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 26%
- South East: 26%
- South West: 33%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 300 students who started
- A levels: 71%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 23%
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, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Biological Psychology
- Introduction to Social Psychology
- Introduction to Clinical Psychology
- Introduction to Statistics
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Cognition, Emotion and Development
- Introduction to Behaviour and Evolution
- Classic Studies in Psychology
- Workplace Learning
- Social Psychology II
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Methods and Statistics in Psychology II
- Cognition and Emotion
- Biological Basis of Behaviour
- Development Psychology and Psychopathology
- Cognition Practical I
- Social Practical I
- Cognition Practical II
- Social Practical II
- Observations and Experiments in Animal Behaviour
- Qualitative Methods and Interview Skills
- Wild Behaviour
- Social Practical III
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £39,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Exeter do next?
83% 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 Exeter?
89% 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 Exeter?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Psychology at University of Exeter?
36% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 430 offers from 1,197 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Psychology at University of Exeter 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 Exeter include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology at University of Exeter?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.