BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, combining the study of human behaviour with scientific research methods. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Human Behaviour. The programme covers British Psychological Society core content and includes a final-year project dissertation, with an optional double-weighted empirical research dissertation. A placement module requires at least 30 hours of experiential learning in a relevant organisation.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma T Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 88%: 203 offers from 232 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 83%
- Gained a higher qualification: 9%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Protective service occupations: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 70%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 72%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 18%
- No formal qualifications: 7%
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, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Behaviour and Mind
- Growing Up
- History of Psychology
- Psychology in the Real World
- Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
- Think Psychology
- Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology
- Addictive Behaviours
- Criminal Minds
- Understanding Mental Health
- Understanding Ourselves and Others
- Mind, Brain, and Behaviour
- Data Handling and Analysis in Psychology
- Development in a Social World
- Real World Psychology: Mental Health
- Qualitative Inquiry in Psychology
- Biological and Atypical Psychology
- Cognition in Action
- Lifespan Development
- Further Research Methods
- Individual Differences
- Social Psychology
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Psychology in Practice
- Psychosocial Development across the Lifespan
- Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Resilience in Psychology
- Becoming an Independent Researcher
- Project Dissertation
- Experiencing Psychology in Practice
- Double Dissertation
- Forensic Psychology
- Gender Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Foundations of Talk Therapies
- Neuropsychology
- Occupational Psychology
- Psychology of Mental Health
- Violent Relationships
- Dissertation
- Clinical and Counselling Skills
- Psychopharmacology and Addictive Behaviours
- Psychology of Abusive and Violent Relationships
- Therapeutic Approaches to Behaviour Change
- Mental Health Diagnosis and Intervention
- Psychology of Culture and Diversity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £32,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of West London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at University of West London?
85% 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 West London?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Psychology at University of West London?
88% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 203 offers from 232 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Psychology at University of West 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 at University of West London?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.