BA Psychology and Languages
About this course
BA Hons in Psychology and Languages, a psychology and modern languages degree centred on the scientific study of how humans think and behave. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Historical Research, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Human Behaviour. This four-year degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and includes a mandatory third-year global engagement period spent abroad at a partner university, working in industry, or with an NGO. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Cognitive and Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Neuropsychology, Foundations of Psychological Research, and Introduction to Psychological Research, alongside optional language learning in Chinese, French, German, Italian, or Spanish. The second year advances core knowledge through modules including Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Methods for Psychology, Qualitative and Quantitative Methods for Psychology, and Social Psychology, complemented by continuing language options. The third year consists of the Global Engagement Year (CEFR B2/C1 or HSK 5/6). The final year completes the curriculum with compulsory modules like Becoming Proficient in Languages (CEFR C1/C2 / HSK 6/6) - 3, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Developmental Psychology, concluding with the Psychological Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. This should include grade B in either French, German or Spanish, or if this is to be studied from beginners' level, you should have AS grade B or A level grade B in another foreign language, or GCSE grade 7/A in a foreign language. IB: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including appropriate evidence of language ability
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 60%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 35%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 47%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 19%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 17%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 8%
- Caring personal services: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 43%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 17%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Cognitive and Social Psychology
- Developmental Psychology and Neuropsychology
- Foundations of Psychological Research
- Introduction to Psychological Research
- Becoming Independent in Languages (CEFR B1/B2) 1
- Beginners Languages (CEFR A1/A2) 1
- Cognitive Psychology
- Experimental Methods for Psychology
- Qualitative and Quantitative Methods for Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Advancing in Languages (CEFR B2 / HSK 5) - 2
- Becoming Independent in Languages (CEFR B1/B2) 2
- Global Engagement Year (CEFR B2/C1 or HSK 5/6)
- Becoming Proficient in Languages (CEFR C1/C2 / HSK 6/6) - 3
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Psychological Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Psychology and Languages at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £38,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA Psychology and Languages at Lancaster University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Psychology and Languages at Lancaster University?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Psychology and Languages at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Psychology and Languages at Lancaster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.