BSc Business Psychology
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology BSc, combining psychological principles with business contexts. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is accredited by the Association for Business Psychology and the Global Institute of Organizational Coaching, and is delivered within a triple-accredited Business School. A placement year or overseas study option is available, and the final year includes an independent research project on a business psychology challenge.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 82%
- Left higher education: 18%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 345 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 66%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Developing Academic and Professional Skills
- Unlocking Business Psychology
- Dynamics of Organisational Behaviour
- Integrative Business Functions and Operations
- Ethical Practices in Business Psychology
- Enhancing Academic and Professional Skills
- Research Techniques In Business Psychology
- Managing Cultural Diversity in Business
- Cognitive and Social Psychology
- Applied Professional Practice & Career Development
- Designing a Research Project
- Research Innovation Project
- Workplace Psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Business Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Business Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is BSc Business Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Does BSc Business Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Business Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University?
82% of students continued into their second year, and 18% left higher education.