BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology is an undergraduate degree within the Psychology domain that explores the scientific study of mind and behaviour. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Psychological Assessment, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The curriculum is accredited by the British Psychological Society and includes a major final-year research project. The first year establishes core foundations through compulsory modules such as Becoming a Researcher, Self and Society, Mind and Behaviour, and Clinical and Health Psychology. The second year advances these principles with modules including Research in Action: Statistical Thinking, Social Psychology: Development and Difference, Research in Action: Qualitative Methods and Psychology in Practice, and Diagnosis and Formulation in Mental Health. Optional modules in the final year allow students to specialise in diverse areas such as Professional Skills in Clinical Settings, Cognitive Neuroscience, Forensic Psychology, and Cyberpsychology, alongside completing the compulsory Psychology Project.
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Entry requirements
120-104 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Preferably to include Psychology or a Science subject at A level or equivalent level. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
What students say
Based on about 52 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 58%
- London: 14%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 1%
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
- Becoming a Researcher
- Self and Society
- Mind and Behaviour
- Clinical and Health Psychology
- Into ARU
- The Psychology of Everyday Life
- Anglia Language Programme
- Research in Action: Statistical Thinking
- Social Psychology: Development and Difference
- Ruskin Module
- Research in Action: Qualitative Methods and Psychology in Practice
- Diagnosis and Formulation in Mental Health
- Brain, Body and Mind
- Psychology Project
- Professional Skills in Clinical Settings
- Sex, Sexuality and Gender
- Stress and Stress Management
- Culture and Health
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Educational Psychology
- Psychological Assessment
- Psychology in the Workplace
- Forensic Psychology
- Consumer Psychology
- Atypical Development
- Psychological Therapies
- Lifespan Development
- Groups in Conflict: Social Psychological Issues
- Cyberpsychology
- The Neuroscience of Self
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University 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 Anglia Ruskin University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.