BSc Psychology
What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Therapy professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- 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 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 63%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at London South Bank University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £33,000. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at London South Bank University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at London South Bank University?
85% 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 London South Bank University?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at London South Bank 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 London South Bank University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.