BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc in Psychology, exploring the scientific study of mind and behaviour. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Psychological Assessment, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Human Behaviour. This three-year degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society and offers students the option to undertake a year-long paid professional placement after the second year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB to include an acceptable Science subject (See Acceptable Science Subjects below) + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6. OR AAB + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6. IB: 33 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include an acceptable Science subject (See Acceptable Science Subjects below). If not offered at Higher Level/GCSE then Standard Level grade 5 in Mathematics would be accepted. OR 34 points overall, including 6,6,5 at Higher Level. If not offered at Higher Level/GCSE then Standard Level grade 5 in Mathematics would be accepted.
What students say
Based on about 59 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 200 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 34 graduates who answered
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 26%
- Further study: 18%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Who gets in
Based on about 210 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Using Psychology in Everyday Life 1
- Using Psychology in Everyday Life 2
- Introduction to Social Psychology, Individual Differences, and Perception
- Introduction to Developmental, Biological, and Cognitive Psychology
- Introduction to Research Methods, Ethics, and Conceptual Issues in Psychology
- Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Analyses in Psychology
- Developmental, Cognitive and Social Psychology
- Individual Differences, Conceptual Issues and Psychobiology
- Research Methods and Data Analysis 1
- Research Methods and Data Analysis 2
- Psychology Thesis
- Ageing: Mind, Brain and Behaviour
- Psychologists at work: Insights Into Graduate Employment
- Using Nudges to Change Behaviour
- Introduction to Political Psychology
- Depression and Anxiety
- Forensic Psychology and Crime
- Contemporary Issues in Mental Health and Addiction
- Introduction to Cultural Psychology
- International Collaboration: Psychology towards Global Goals
- The Development of Numeracy
- Using Psychology to Tackle Social Issues: The Role of Applied Research and Evaluation
- Understanding Sport and Exercise Psychology
- An Introduction to Statistical Analysis in R
- Neuropsychology
- The Psychology of Art and Music
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £36,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £4,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at Queen's University Belfast do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at Queen's University Belfast?
88% 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 Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 33 points in the IB. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at Queen's University Belfast 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 Queen's University Belfast?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.