BSc Psychology with placement
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, exploring the scientific evidence of mental health and neuropsychological functioning. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The four-year programme covers topics in biological, cognitive, social, and developmental psychology.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 BTEC: DDD
What students say
Based on about 65 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 110 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 27%
- South East: 45%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
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
- Biological Psychology With Research Methods 1
- Developmental Psychology With Research Methods 1
- Classics In Personality Theory
- Cognitive Psychology With Research Methods 1
- Social Psychology With Research Methods 1
- The Psychology Of Global Challenges
- Introduction To Statistics And Data Analysis
- Biological Psychology With Research Methods 2
- Social Psychology With Research Methods 2
- Advanced Statistics And Data Analysis
- Professional Skills And Applied Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology With Research Methods 2
- Developmental Psychology With Research Methods 2
- Personality, Intelligence And Psychopathology
- Qualitative Research Methods
- General Psychology
- Key Questions In Environmental Psychology
- Psychology And Education
- Neural Effects Of Ageing, Brain Injury And Dementia
- Social Psychology Of Language And Communication
- The Self And Relationships
- Neurodevelopmental Conditions
- Applied Psychology And Public Policy
- Clinical Psychology And Mental Health
- Psychology And Game Design
- Health Psychology
- Morality And Emotions
- Risk And Choice
- The Psychology Of Real-World Behaviour Change
- Forensic Clinical Psychology
- Social And Moral Development
- Positive Development Across The Life Course
- Applied Neuroscience Of Behaviour And Wellbeing
- Thought And Language
- Psychology Dissertation
- Professional Training Module
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with placement at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with placement at University of Surrey do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with placement at University of Surrey?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with placement at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with placement at University of Surrey 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 with placement at University of Surrey?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.