BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology, a psychology degree covering cognitive, biological, social and developmental approaches to the mind and behaviour. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour. This British Psychology Society accredited degree includes an optional foundation year and culminates in a final psychology project. The first year covers fundamental approaches and methods through Psychology Launchpad, Making Employability Happen, The Social Toolkit, and Behaviour and the Brain, introducing historical perspectives and brain function. The second year progresses to advanced topics via Neuropsychology, Psychology and Global Challenges, Diversity in the Social World, and From Cradle to Grave, examining mental health and social influence. The final year focuses on applied practice and independent study with CHIP, Developing Community Interventions, Psychology Professional Practice, and Psychology Project.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D*, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent , which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. Grade 4 in GCSE English and mathematics (previously grade C). For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 82%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 60%
- South West: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Psychology Launchpad
- Making Employability Happen
- The Social Toolkit
- Behaviour and the Brain
- Neuropsychology
- Psychology and Global Challenges
- Diversity in the Social World
- From Cradle to Grave
- CHIP
- Developing Community Interventions
- Psychology Professional Practice
- Psychology Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £28,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at Solent University 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 Solent University?
91% 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 Solent University?
The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at Solent University 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 Solent University?
82% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.