BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, a three-year programme examining the scientific study of mind and behaviour. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes a final-year empirical dissertation project and offers optional modules in areas such as forensic psychology.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English Language, equivalents accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 112 UCAS Tariff points. A level: 112 UCAS Tariff points. BTEC: DMM T level: T Level - Merit. Foundation Degree: 60% pass mark. Access to HE: 112-120 UCAS points with minimum of 30 credits at distinction. Scottish Highers: 112-120 UCAS Tariff points - equivalent to BBBCC. Irish Leaving Certificate: 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. IB: 31 points.
What students say
Based on about 49 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 110 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 87%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Access course: 9%
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
- Core Areas of Psychology
- Philosophical roots, research approaches and academic skills in Psychology
- Introduction to Qualitative Research
- Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
- Coding for R in Psychology
- Psychology in Contemporary Contexts
- Psychology of Happiness
- Research and Professional Skills
- Biological Psychology
- Classic Paradigms in Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology in Childhood and Adolescence
- Individual Differences
- New and Critical Theories in Social Psychology
- Further Research Methods
- Environmental Psychology
- Experimental Programming and Data Science
- Experimental Research in Cognitive Psychology
- Further Individual Differences
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Social Psychology of Everyday Life
- States of Consciousness
- Dissertation
- Become Unstoppable: Professional Skills
- Atypical Child Development
- Brain and Behaviour
- Educational Psychology
- Effective and Affective Thinking and Processing
- Forensic Psychology
- Media Psychology
- Occupational Psychology
- Psychology of Global Issues in the 21st Century
- Psychology and Health
- The Psychology of Extreme Violence
- The Psychology of Mental Health
- Work Placement
- Animal Therapy (Assisted and Individual)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £28,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Salford do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at University of Salford?
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 University of Salford?
The typical offer is 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at University of Salford accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology at University of Salford?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.