BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc(Hons) in Psychology. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, providing Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. Students complete an independent research project in their final year, with an optional sandwich year placement or Study Year Abroad available between the second and final year.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Tariff points: 128 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
What students say
Based on about 84 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 185 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 6%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 61%
- Wales: 9%
Who gets in
Based on about 255 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 4%
- Foundation course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Psychology
- Research Design and Analysis 1
- Psychology in Action
- Critical Thinking (Psychology)
- Interpersonal Psychology
- Research Design and Analysis 2
- Identities in Psychology
- Mind, Brain and Development
- Developing Self and Society
- Psychology Project
- Animal Behaviour and Cognition
- Clinical Aspects of Mental Health
- Cognitive Neuropsychology
- Constructing Gender in Society
- Developmental Psychology: Contexts, Neurodiversity and Complexities
- Foundations of Forensic Psychology*
- Forensic Psychology*
- Health Psychology in Practice
- Human Sexuality
- Methods in Neuroscience
- Principles of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Psychology and Social Justice
- Psychology of Appearance and Embodiment
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- Psychology of Work
- Psychopharmacology
- The Arts and Mental Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £30,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at UWE Bristol?
84% 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 UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at UWE Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology at UWE Bristol?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.