BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology, a psychology degree centred on the scientific study of the mind, brain and behaviour. Core topics include Research Methods. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society. The first year covers foundations through Brain and Behaviour I, Perception and Cognition I, Language and Development I, and Research Methods in Psychology I. The second year continues with Brain and Behaviour II, Perception and Cognition II, and Research Methods in Psychology II, alongside optional topics such as Psychology of Wellbeing. The final year centres on the compulsory Final Year Project and offers a wide range of optional modules including Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Clinical Psychology and Applications of CBT, Animal Cognition and Communication, and Cyberpsychology.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including at least one science. A second science subject may be desirable but is not essential. We include Biology, Chemistry, Further Maths, Maths, Physics, Psychology and Statistics as science subjects. For other possible science subjects please contact the admissions tutor. IB: 36 points including 6 in one Higher Level science subject, which may include Psychology. A second science subject may be desirable but is not essential. BTEC: DDD in a science subject We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus A at A Level Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus AA at A level Distinction, Distinction in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus A at A level A science subject is essential.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 5 UCAS decisions for BSc Psychology (C800) at the University of York for 2027 entry so far: 5 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level. The first offer was posted on 12 October.
What students say
Based on about 137 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 245 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 73 graduates who answered
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 14%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 12%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 11%
- Teaching Professionals: 11%
- Sales occupations: 9%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 87%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 71%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 54%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 33%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 19%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 255 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Brain and Behaviour I
- Perception and Cognition I
- Language and Development I
- Social Psychology and Individual Differences I
- Research Methods in Psychology I
- Applying Psychology
- Brain and Behaviour II
- Perception and Cognition II
- Language and Development II
- Social Psychology and Individual Differences II
- Research Methods in Psychology II
- Psychology of Wellbeing
- Psychology for the Public Good
- Final Year Project
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Psychology of Health
- The Psychology of Consciousness and Free will
- Mind and Brain
- Moral and Political Psychology
- Applications of Forensic Psychology
- Advanced Research Methods
- Clinical Psychology and Applications of CBT
- Developmental Social Neuroscience
- Literature Survey
- The Neurobiology of Depression
- The Psychology of Number, Developmental Disorders, and Mathematics Anxiety
- The Cognitive Psychology of Sleep
- Neuroimaging of Vision
- Body Representations
- Animal Cognition and Communication
- Social Cognitive Development
- Face Perception
- Drug Addiction
- Fear and Survival
- Cyberpsychology
- Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology
- Autism and Social Neuroscience
- The Transition to Parenthood
- Memory and the Brain
- Microanalysis of Communication
- Human Risk
- Forensic Psychology in Practice
- Adult Mental Health: Schizophrenia and Psychoses
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of York earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £39,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of York do next?
91% 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 York?
91% 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 York?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A*.
When does the University of York send offers for BSc Psychology?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 5 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 12 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in October.
Is BSc Psychology at University of York 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 York 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 York?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.