BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Psychological and Behavioural Science, a psychology degree examining cognitive, social and biological influences on human actions and societal structures. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum includes an independent research project completed in the final year. The first year covers core academic foundations through modules such as Foundations of Psychological Science, Foundations of Behavioural Science, and Statistics and Research Methods for Psychological and Behavioural Science, alongside an optional course. The second year progresses into intermediate methodology and specific sub-disciplines with Intermediate Statistics and Research Methods for Psychological and Behavioural Science, Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Social Psychology: Individuals, Groups and Culture. The final year centres on advanced study and specialization through the Independent Research Project, Advances in Psychological and Behavioural Science, and Machine Learning for Social Scientists, supported by further optional selections.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: A*AA, including at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology IB Diploma: 39 points overall, including 766 at higher level, including at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology at higher level
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Psychological Science
- Foundations of Behavioural Science
- Statistics and Research Methods for Psychological and Behavioural Science
- The LSE Course
- Courses to the value of one unit from a range of options
- Intermediate Statistics and Research Methods for Psychological and Behavioural Science
- Biological Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology: Individuals, Groups and Culture
- Individual Differences and Why They Matter
- One outside option to the value of one half-unit
- Independent Research Project
- Advances in Psychological and Behavioural Science
- Machine Learning for Social Scientists
- One half-unit option from psychological and behavioural science
- Options to the value of one unit from psychological and behavioural science or outside
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science at London School of Economics and Political Science?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science at London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB. The average entrant had 217 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science at London School of Economics and Political Science accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science at London School of Economics and Political Science?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.