BSc Business Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Business Psychology, combining psychology and business studies. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Data Analysis, Marketing, and Human Behaviour. A 40-hour work experience placement is included as part of the Applied Psychology with Work Experience module. The course culminates in a supervised empirical research project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BSc (Hons): 120-136 UCAS tariff points At least two A-levels, or a BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM) or equivalent qualifications. GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or a recognised equivalent, is also required. BSc (Hons) including foundation year: 64 UCAS tariff points For the degree with a foundation year, a minimum of 64 UCAS points is required. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirement , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 96%: 55 offers from 57 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 72%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 60%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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 Research Methods 1
- Approaches and Professional Skills in Psychology
- Global Business Environments
- Introduction to Psychology
- Psychology Research Methods 2
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
- Sustainable and Responsible Management
- Psychology Research Project
- Occupational Psychology
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Future Skills Apply
- Advanced Issues in the Psychology of Thinking
- Applied Psychology with Work Experience
- Building Business Strategy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Psychology at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £31,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Business Psychology at Kingston University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business Psychology at Kingston University?
72% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Business Psychology at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Business Psychology at Kingston University?
96% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 55 offers from 57 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Business Psychology at Kingston University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Business Psychology at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Business Psychology at Kingston University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.