BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, a scientific discipline studying mind and behaviour. Core topics include Research Methods, Statistics, Data Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing eligibility for graduate based chartership. Students can undertake a final-year Psychology Project and have the option of a placement year or study abroad.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East of England: 90%
- London: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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
- Psychological Research and Skills
- Psychological Approaches
- Psychology in the Real World
- Well-being and Human Flourishing
- Introduction to Criminology
- Research Participation
- Applied Biological and Cognitive Psychology
- Applied Social and Developmental Psychology
- Psychology of the Learner
- Listening to Promote Health
- Medical Sociology
- Research Participation
- Psychology Project
- Pathways to Psychopathology
- Psychology in Action
- Exploring Cognitive Neuroscience
- Health Behaviour Change
- Forensic Psychology
- Gender and Sexuality
- Criminal Justice
- Youth Crime and Justice
- Globalisation
- Green and Southern Criminology
- Technology and AI
- Environment
- International Law and Human Rights
- Drugs and Society
- Mental Health Policy and Practice
- Criminal Exploitation
- Organised and Corporate Crime
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Suffolk earn?
The median salary is £19,000 after 3 years, £20,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £13,500 and £26,500. The £20,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Suffolk do next?
55% 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 Suffolk?
88% 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 Suffolk?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at University of Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.