BSc Psychology (Distance Learning)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology, covering core areas of the discipline from biological and social approaches to cognitive and developmental research. Core topics include Research Methods, Statistics, Data Analysis, Human Behaviour and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a Psychology Research Project in the final year, and several Mental Wealth modules focus on work-based learning and communicating psychological knowledge to external audiences.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
What students say
Based on about 47 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 72%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 70%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 65%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 3%
- Foundation course: 4%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 12%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 12%
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
- Thinking Like a Psychologist (Mental Wealth)
- Introduction to Biological and Social and Individual Differences
- Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Psychology in Applied Contexts
- Researching with Small Samples
- Researching with Larger Samples
- Individual Differences and Applications
- Psychological Research Methods
- Topics in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Applications of Psychobiology and Social Psychology
- Work-Based Learning in Psychology (Mental Wealth)
- The Psychology of Sleep and Dreaming
- Research Skills in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Psychology, Identity and Society
- Difficulties and Differences across Development
- Psychology in Communication and Social Engagement (Mental Wealth)
- Psychology Research Project
- The Psychology of Mental Health
- Drugs and Addictive Behaviours
- Cyberpsychology
- Advanced Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- Psychology of Choice
- Cognitive Neuropsychology
- Psychology of Belief
- Occupational Psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology (Distance Learning) at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,000 and £32,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology (Distance Learning) at University of East London do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology (Distance Learning) at University of East London?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology (Distance Learning) at University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 81 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology (Distance Learning) at University of East London 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 (Distance Learning) at University of East London?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.