BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in BSc (Hons) Psychology, a psychology degree centred on insights into behaviour, reasoning and emotions. The course holds accreditation from the British Psychological Society and is delivered through a compressed two-year structure featuring weekly small-group tutorials. Students undertake a final-year research project supervised on a one-to-one basis, culminating in eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society upon successful completion.
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Entry requirements
We encourage anyone interested in studying psychology to enquire, we are interested in hearing from all potential applicants. We have a high quality, engaging degree programme and want students who want to engage with what we have to offer and flourish within our unique teaching model. The standard entry requirements for psychology are 128 – 112 UCAS Tarif points (A-level ABB-BBC or equivalent). Applications to Buckingham are considered on an individual basis by the University Admissions Office. Many factors are taken into account so if you have a different educational and work experience please contact us and talk to our admissions team. Applicants with BTEC and similar qualifications are welcome to apply, including if you have a mix of BTEC and A levels. We also accept a wide range of international qualifications including International Baccalaureate. You can use the UCAS website to calculate your tariff points to find out what your qualifications are or will be worth. Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in slightly lower A-level grades being required. Applicants must also have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C / Grade 4, or above (or equivalent). If English is not your first language you will also need an IELTS score of 6.5 , with at least 6.0 in each component. Pre-sessional and foundation options are also available to support English Language competency and preparation for Higher Education study. Foundation options are also available. Please contact the Admissions Office. You can call on +44 (0)1280 820227 or get in touch using our contact form for more information.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 55%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 25%
- Therapy professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 20%
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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Buckingham earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £25,000. The £22,000 median after fifteen months is £3,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Buckingham do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at University of Buckingham?
86% 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 University of Buckingham?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at University of Buckingham 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 Buckingham?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.