BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year, providing an introduction to the study of human behaviour. The foundation year supports progression onto the full BSc (Hons) Psychology degree or a related course. Psychology modules are taught through block learning, with students studying one module at a time. The degree offers specialisation options in areas including forensic, clinical, counselling, and neuropsychology.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 including C in one subject BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications or relevant work/life experience who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree level studies are welcome. In line with our support of Access to Higher education your application will be considered without this if you can show the ability to enjoy and benefit from degree level studies. We look for alternative or professional qualifications, life experience, motivation, and commitment. If you have not studied recently, you may be given a key skills assessment to enable the teaching team to direct support appropriately
What students say
Based on about 48 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 145 students who started
- Continued on course: 77%
- Gained a higher qualification: 6%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 75%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started
- A levels: 87%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- 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).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Communicating
- Connecting
- Contemporary Issues in Psychology
- Psychology Foundation Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £28,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at University of Lancashire?
87% 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 Lancashire?
The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at University of Lancashire 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 Lancashire 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 Lancashire?
77% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.