BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc in Psychology BSc, an undergraduate psychology degree centred on mental processes and human behaviour. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This accredited programme covers the breadth of psychology across social, health, clinical, cognitive, and developmental areas, alongside neuroscience and research methodologies. The first year introduces foundational subjects through compulsory modules such as Social Psychology I, Cognitive Psychology I, Neuroscience and Clinical Psychology I, Developmental Psychology I, Psychological Research Methodology I, and Academic and Professional Skills in Psychology. The second year continues with deeper study in core disciplines, featuring compulsory modules like Social Psychology II, Cognitive Psychology II, Neuroscience and Clinical Psychology II, Developmental Psychology II, and Psychological Research Methodology II. Students in the second year may also choose optional modules spanning contemporary issues, philosophy, and sociology. The final year centres on an independent Research Project in Psychology, alongside a broad selection of optional modules covering topics such as cognitive neuroscience, sports psychology, criminal psychology, occupational psychology, and cognitive behavioural therapy.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB IB: 34, with 5 in a Higher Level science subject; 33, with 5 in a Higher Level science subject, and B in a Psychology or Biology based Extended Essay
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 3 UCAS decisions for BSc Psychology (C800) at the University of Sheffield for 2027 entry so far: 2 offers and 1 rejection. The published offer is AAB at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 69%: 782 offers from 1,130 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 78 graduates who answered
- Working: 58%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Caring personal services: 13%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 8%
- Administrative occupations: 8%
- Therapy professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 76%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 63%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 56%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 21%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 28%
- East Midlands: 12%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 14%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 175 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
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
- Social Psychology I
- Cognitive Psychology I
- Neuroscience and Clinical Psychology I
- Developmental Psychology I
- Psychological Research Methodology I
- Academic and Professional Skills in Psychology
- Social Psychology II
- Cognitive Psychology II
- Neuroscience and Clinical Psychology II
- Developmental Psychology II
- Psychological Research Methodology II
- Contemporary Issues in Psychology
- Psychology and Learning Communities
- Feminism
- Ethics: From Theory to Practice
- Environmental Justice
- The Philosophy of AI and Robotics
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology
- SLT Developmental differences in speech, language and communication
- Metaphysics
- Political Philosophy Today
- Philosophy of Mind
- Religion and the Good Life
- In Sickness and in Health: The Sociology of Medicine
- Social Problems: Policy and Practice
- Research Project in Psychology
- Sensory Perception in Health and Disease
- Sports Psychology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- The psychology of sexual orientation and gender identity
- Neurodiversity
- Criminal Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Formulation for Mental Health Disorders
- Neuroscience of Learning and Memory
- Occupational Psychology
- Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Psychology of Sleep
- Addiction controversies
- Eating Behaviour
- Pragmatic Development Across the Lifespan: How we learn to use language for social communication
- Using Behavioural Science to Help Tackle Environmental Challenges
- Offending Behaviour: Rehabilitation and Resettlement
- Coding for psychologists
- Psychology in the Community and in the Workplace
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £35,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Sheffield do next?
85% 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 Sheffield?
90% 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 Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Psychology at University of Sheffield?
69% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 782 offers from 1,130 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Psychology at University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.