BSc Psychology
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. The course includes a final-year independent empirical dissertation, and an optional study abroad year is available after the second year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: IB Diploma with minimum 30 points overall or 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. 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 148 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 265 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 68%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 315 students who started
- A levels: 97%
- Access course: 2%
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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Contemporary Psychology
- Core Skills in Psychology
- Psychology in Action
- Research Methods in Psychology 1
- Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Individuality and Diversity in Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology 2
- Psychology Futures
- Preparing for Your Dissertation
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc 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 £2,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.