BSc Psychology and Child Development
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Child Development is an undergraduate degree exploring psychological science with a specific focus on developmental processes and childhood. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Marketing, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Accredited by the British Psychological Society, the programme incorporates practical laboratory work and an independent final-year project. The first year covers core sub-disciplines and research skills through modules such as Perspectives in Psychology, Researcher and Professional Development in Psychology 1, Researcher and Professional Development in Psychology 2, and Mental Health: Research, Theory and Contemporary Context. The second year expands into quantitative and qualitative methods and biological processes via Developmental and Social Psychology, Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Psychology, Cognition, Biology and Individual Differences, and Applied Skills for Professional Research and Practice. In the final year, students undertake an original empirical investigation alongside advanced specialised study. Optional modules allow students to explore diverse areas such as Forensic Psychology: The investigative process and offender rehabilitation, Clinical and Health Psychology, Social and Occupational Psychology, and Advanced Statistics and Applied Statistics.
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Entry requirements
112-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BBC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 40%
- Therapy professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Other Health Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 6%
- South East: 63%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Perspectives in Psychology
- Researcher and Professional Development in Psychology 1
- Researcher and Professional Development in Psychology 2
- Mental Health: Research, Theory and Contemporary Context
- Developmental and Social Psychology
- Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Psychology
- Cognition, Biology and Individual Differences
- Applied Skills for Professional Research and Practice
- Final Year Project and Future Directions in Psychology and Child Development
- Advanced Topics in Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Forensic Psychology: The investigative process and offender rehabilitation
- Clinical and Health Psychology
- Social and Occupational Psychology
- Advanced Statistics and Applied Statistics
- Embodied Cognition and Contemplative Practice Studies
- Psychology of Consumer Behaviour
- Psychology Placement
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- The Psychology of Music
- The Psychology of Creativity
- Critical and Applied Research Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Child Development at University of Winchester earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £32,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Developmental psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology and Child Development at University of Winchester do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology and Child Development at University of Winchester?
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 and Child Development at University of Winchester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology and Child Development at University of Winchester 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 and Child Development at University of Winchester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.