BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc Psychology, a psychology degree exploring the psychological sciences and their application to contemporary challenges. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and incorporates a research method strand throughout the curriculum.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA. Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include grade A in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. GCSE: Mathematics grade 6/B
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 8 UCAS decisions for BSc Psychology (C800, C801 (with year abroad), C802 (with professional placement year)) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far: 7 offers and 1 rejection. The published offer is A*AA at A level. The first offer was posted on 19 October.
What students say
Based on about 86 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 15%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 30%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 150 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 18%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £37,000 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £50,500. The £46,000 median after five years is £18,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at King's College London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at King's College London?
88% 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 King's College London?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 167 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A*.
When does King's College London send offers for BSc Psychology?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 8 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 19 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in October.
Is BSc Psychology at King's College London 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 King's College London?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.