BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology. Core topics include Statistics and Research Methods. The curriculum culminates in a compulsory research project undertaken in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4, including 6 in HL science subject or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in 3 HL subjects, including 6 in HL science subject. BTEC: DDD in Applied Science or Health and Social Care.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Psychology (C800) at the University of Liverpool for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 83%: 2,087 offers from 2,518 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 102 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 260 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 173 graduates who answered
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 13%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 13%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 8%
- Caring personal services: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 82%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 68%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 53%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 50%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 14%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 380 students who started
- A levels: 99%
- 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): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
- BRAIN AND COGNITION
- SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
- BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
- RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS 1
- LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND WELLBEING
- COGNITION AND COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE
- CLINICAL AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
- PSYCHOBIOLOGY & MOTIVATION
- RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS 3
- RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS 4
- RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS 2
- RESEARCH PROJECT
- APPETITE REGULATION AND OBESITY: HEALTH AND NEUROSCIENCE PERSPECTIVES
- FORENSIC AND INVESTIGATIVE PSYCHOLOGY
- GREAT DEBATES IN PSYCHOLOGY
- PSYCHOBIOLOGY OF PAIN
- PSYCHOLOGY OF AGEING
- SYSTEMATIC REVIEW 1
- SYSTEMATIC REVIEW 2
- THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PSYCHOSIS
- TYPICAL AND ATYPICAL LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
- TOPICS IN APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £34,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Liverpool do next?
89% 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 Liverpool?
81% 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 Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Psychology at University of Liverpool?
83% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 2,087 offers from 2,518 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Psychology at University of Liverpool 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 Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology at University of Liverpool?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.