BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, a psychology degree offering a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of psychological science and its application to real-world issues. Core topics include Research Methods and Human Behaviour. Accredited by the British Psychological Society, the course is available as a three-year programme or a four-year option incorporating a professional placement. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Research Skills A, Cognitive Research, and Understanding the Brain, with optional studies available in areas like Self and Identity. The second year advances core knowledge through Understanding Human Diversity, Psychology Across the Lifespan, and Research Skills B, alongside choices in fields such as Social Psychology and Communication. The final year centres on an independent enquiry through the compulsory Project module, while offering numerous specialised options including Forensic Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Educational Neuroscience.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: D*D plus one A level at Grade B The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma will not be acceptable as a stand-alone qualification but will be accepted at DDD overall in conjunction with one A level at Grade B Preferred BTEC: Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Sport, Business
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Psychology (C801) at Loughborough University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 74%: 944 offers from 1,278 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 75 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 185 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 97 graduates who answered
- Working: 73%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 17%
- Therapy professionals: 14%
- Administrative occupations: 9%
- Caring personal services: 8%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 91%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 56%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 18%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 17%
- London: 19%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 245 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 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, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Learning to be a Psychologist
- Research Skills A
- Psychology of the Early Years
- Cognitive Research
- Understanding the Brain
- Self and Identity (20 credits)
- How We Learn
- Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Understanding Human Diversity
- Psychology Across the Lifespan
- Research Skills B
- Applied Cognitive Research
- Psychological Approaches to Human Resource Management
- Social Psychology and Communication
- Learning Sciences
- Expert Performance in Sport
- Leading and Developing Others
- Social Interaction
- Supporting Learners with Additional Needs
- Psychology and Health
- Current Themes in Sport and Exercise Psychology
- University wide language programme
- Project (Psychology Programmes)
- Advanced Social Psychology
- Learning in Early Childhood
- Numerical Cognition
- Advanced Experimental and Qualitative Design and Analysis
- The Psychology of Eating Behaviour
- Psychology of Workplace Health
- Forensic Psychology
- Educational Neuroscience
- Evidence in Education
- Addictive Behaviours
- Clinical Psychology
- Parenting and Socialisation
- Applied Psychology in Competitive Sport
- Health, the Body and Culture
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £41,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Anatomy, physiology and pathology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at Loughborough University do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at Loughborough University?
84% 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 Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Psychology at Loughborough University?
74% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 944 offers from 1,278 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Psychology at Loughborough University 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 Loughborough University?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.