BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology BSc (Hons), a psychology degree centred on the scientific study of the mind, brain and human experience. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. This British Psychological Society accredited programme provides hands-on laboratory experience alongside work-related placement opportunities in the second year. The first year covers core foundations through Biological Bases of Behaviour, Differential Psychology, Foundations of Research 1, and Cognition and Development. Year two advances these themes through Developmental Psychology, Applying Psychology to Work, Psychological Research 1, and Brain and Behaviour. In the final year, students complete an independent research project via the Research Paper module while selecting from numerous optional modules covering areas such as Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, and Neuropsychology.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 120 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language and Maths.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 10%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 60%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 3%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Bases of Behaviour
- Differential Psychology
- Foundations of Research 1
- Cognition and Development
- Psychology at Work
- Foundations of Research 2
- Psychology Professional Development and Participation 1
- Developmental Psychology
- Applying Psychology to Work
- Psychological Research 1
- Brain and Behaviour
- Social Psychology
- Psychological Research 2
- Psychology Professional Development and Participation 2
- Research Paper
- Psychology Professional Development
- Neuropsychology
- Interactional Psychology
- Memory Improvement
- Origins of Mind
- Lifespan Development
- Clinical Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Mind, Mood and Tomorrow
- Critical Approaches to Mental Health
- Victim Perspectives
- Adolescent Development and Behaviour
- Data Analysis for the Real World
- Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour
- Learning and Imagination
- Mind Mapping
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at York St John University 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 York St John University?
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 York St John University?
The average entrant had 68 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at York St John University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology at York St John University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.