BA Art and Psychology
About this course
BA in Psychology and Fine Art, combining creative studio practice with psychological study. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). A supervised international study visit to a major European art centre forms part of the degree, and students complete a final-year independent research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB You will be asked to provide an online portfolio of your work when you apply. See our undergraduate portfolio information page for more details. IB: 32 points overall
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 30%
- South East: 34%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Art Studio 1
- Learning about Learning
- The Person and the Brain
- Introduction to Psychological Research
- Debates in Mental Health
- Art Studio 2
- Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Social Psychology and Individual Differences
- History of Art 3
- International Study
- Art Studio 2b
- Development across the Lifespan
- Clinical Neuroscience
- Emotion and Motivation
- Neurodegeneration: Theory and Practice
- The Psychology of Pain and Ill Health
- Art Studio 3b
- Project: Art and Psychology .
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Art and Psychology at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £37,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA Art and Psychology at University of Reading do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Art and Psychology at University of Reading?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Art and Psychology at University of Reading?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
Is BA Art and Psychology at University of Reading 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 BA Art and Psychology at University of Reading?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.