Psychology (Experimental)
About this course
MSci / BA in Psychology (Experimental), a psychology degree exploring cognitive processes, neuroscience, and experimental design. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. Students can graduate after three years with a BA degree or continue for an optional fourth year to obtain an integrated Master's degree. The first year covers core foundations through Psychology, Philosophy, Linguistics, Neurophysiology, and Probability theory and statistics. The second year builds upon this with modules such as Perception, Cognition, Behavioural neuroscience, Developmental science, Social psychology, and Individual differences and clinical psychology. The final stages involve advanced options, lab-based group projects, and a dissertation or research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA IB: 39 (including core points) with 766 at HL
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 38%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 57%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 65%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 100%
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
- Psychology
- Philosophy
- Linguistics
- Neurophysiology
- Probability theory and statistics
- Perception
- Cognition
- Behavioural neuroscience
- Developmental science
- Social psychology
- Individual differences and clinical psychology
- Experimental design and methods
- Either three advanced options
- Or two advanced options and a dissertation
- Or two advanced options and a research project (for those leaving after 3 years)
- Lab-based ‘Group projects’ training in independent data analysis
- Formative skills training (e.g., science communication skills, advanced programming)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Psychology (Experimental) at University of Oxford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £46,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £55,000. The £46,500 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of Psychology (Experimental) at University of Oxford do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Psychology (Experimental) at University of Oxford?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Psychology (Experimental) at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 192 UCAS points.
Is Psychology (Experimental) at University of Oxford 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 Psychology (Experimental) at University of Oxford?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.