BA Psychology
About this course
BA in Psychology, covering the scientific study of human behaviour, cognition, and biological processes. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Data Analysis, Psychological Assessment, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a work placement requiring a minimum of 60 hours in a relevant organisation. Students complete a final-year dissertation involving original research supervised by a member of staff.
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Entry requirements
A level: Year 1 entry: ABB-BBB (GCSE Maths 4/C) Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB (GCSE Maths 4/C) IB: Year 1 entry: 32-30 Year 2 entry: 36-32
What students say
Based on about 40 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 125 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- London: 5%
- Scotland: 93%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 73%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Psychology 1a
- Psychology 1b
- Cognition & Neuropsychology
- Social & Health Psychology
- Introduction to Research Design & Analysis
- Research Methods & Data Analysis
- Individual Differences
- Cognition
- Development
- Psychobiology
- Social Psychology
- Dissertation in Psychology
- Psychology Work Placement
- Psychology of Design
- Moral Psychology
- Psychology of Mental Health
- Health Psychology
- Belief & Anomalistic Experience
- Critical Review
- Introduction to Sleep Health
- The Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience of Face Recognition
- Psychology & Ageing
- Psychological Assessment
- Psychology of Physical Activity
- Evolutionary Approaches to Human Mate Preferences
- Considering Sleep Through the Behavioural Lens
- Neuropsychology of Ageing & Dementia
- Theory & Practice of Learning & Cognition
- Coaching Psychology in the Age of AI
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Psychology at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £35,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Psychology at University of Strathclyde?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Psychology at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 193 UCAS points.
Is BA Psychology at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BA Psychology at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Psychology at University of Strathclyde?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.