BA Psychology and Philosophy
About this course
BA in Psychology and Philosophy, combining the study of mind and behaviour with philosophical inquiry. Core topics include data analysis, research methods, critical and analytical thinking, and social and cultural analysis. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, providing eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. An independent research project in the final year allows exploration of a psychological or philosophical topic, and an optional semester abroad is available in the second year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. Some preference is given for science A levels, including Psychology IB: 32 points overall
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 94 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 12%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 9%
- Caring personal services: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 74%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 47%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 325 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 22%
- South East: 33%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- 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
- Debates in Mental Health
- Introduction to Psychological Research
- Learning about Learning
- The Person and the Brain
- Reason and Argument
- Radical Philosophy
- Mind and World
- Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Development across the Lifespan
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Social Psychology and Individual Differences
- Ethical Argument
- Oppression, Inequality and the Enemies of Democracy
- Ignorance, Doubt and Relativism
- Project
- The Psychology of Pain and Ill Health
- Clinical Neuroscience
- Emotion and Motivation
- Neurodegeneration: Theory and Practice
- Free Will and Responsibility
- Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Philosophy of Language: Animals, Babies, Colours, and Language Death
- The Scandal of Film
- Speech Attacks: Bullshit, Lies, Propaganda
- Philosophy of Religion
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Psychology and Philosophy at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £35,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA Psychology and Philosophy at University of Reading do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Psychology and Philosophy at University of Reading?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Psychology and Philosophy at University of Reading?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Is BA Psychology and Philosophy 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 Psychology and Philosophy at University of Reading?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.