BSc Psychology, /
About this course
BSc in Psychology, a science degree examining the mind, brain, and behaviour. Core topics include Statistics and Research Methods. Some modules can be studied through the medium of Welsh. A work placement module is available, and final-year options include systematic reviews and applied forensic psychology.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBC IB: 32 to include 4 at Higher Level or 5 at Standard Level Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 89 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 180 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 6%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 57%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 135 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Cognitive Psychology 1: Basic Processes
- Individual Differences and Clinical Psychology
- Academic Success: Skills for learning, skills for life
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Introduction to Psychological Academic Skills, Methods and Analysis
- Sgiliau Academaidd a Chysyniadau Sylfaenol mewn Ystadegau a Dulliau Ymchwil
- Professional Development, Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
- Datblygiad Proffesiynol, Dulliau Ymchwil ac Ystadegau mewn Seicoleg
- Brain and Behaviour
- From Individuals to Society
- Cognition II: Higher Level Processes
- Development Across the Lifespan
- Psychological Research Methods I
- Dulliau Ymchwil Seicolegol I
- Dulliau Ymchwil Seicolegol II
- Psychological Research Methods II
- Psychology Work Placement Module
- Systematic Reviews in Psychology
- Contemporary Issues in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice
- Evolutionary Perspectives on Psychology
- Understanding Neurodiversity
- Cognitive Neuroscience in Clinical and Forensic Settings
- Introduction to Environmental Psychology
- Learning, Psychopathology and Gambling
- Lifestyle and Environmental Factors in Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Psychology of the Food System
- Wellbeing Across the Lifespan
- Independent Research Project I
- Prosiect Ymchwil Annibynnol I
- Independent Research Project II
- Prosiect Ymchwil Annibynnol II – Cynnal ac Adrodd
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology, / at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £21,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology, / at Swansea University?
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, / at Swansea University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology, / at Swansea 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 Swansea University?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.