BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology. Core topics include human behaviour, research methods, and data analysis. The course features a final-year research project involving original data collection and a short assessed presentation. A professional development module requires students to complete a period of paid or voluntary work experience.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level. DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of level 3 qualifications. Any NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 subject provided it equates to 120 UCAS points. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. Merit at T Level 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 88%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 71%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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
- Psychology Final Year Project
- Forensic Psychology
- Investigative Psychology
- Personal Relationships
- Serious Crime Investigation
- Psychology of Education
- Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
- The Neuroscience of Cognition
- Introduction to Child Development and Professional Development
- Exploring Contemporary Issues in Psychology
- Introduction to Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
- Introduction to Social Psychology and Personality
- Cognition; Brain and Behaviour
- Developmental Psychology and Professional Development
- Psychological Research and Data Analysis
- Social Psychology and Personality
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Contemporary Debates in Gender and Sexuality
- Health Psychology
- The Psychology of Judgement and Decision Making
- Psychology and the World of Work
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £29,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Huddersfield do next?
75% 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 Huddersfield?
82% 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 Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at University of Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.