BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology is an undergraduate psychology degree centred on the scientific study of the mind and mental processes. Core topics include Human Behaviour, Research Methods, Statistics, Data Analysis, and Ethics & Professional Practice. This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, granting eligibility to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartership upon completion. The first year covers core foundations through modules such as Psychology in Action, Introduction to Psychological Research Methods, Introduction to Data Analysis, Perspectives in Psychology, Professional and Academic Skills, and Introduction to Psychopathology. The second year progresses to advanced methods and practical applications through Research Methods and Statistics, Development, Brain and Cognition, Research Methods in Applied Psychology Settings, Work Experience, Negotiated Learning, and Social and Community Psychology. The final year involves specialised study and independent research through Critical Psychology, Individual Differences: Abilities, Personalities and measuring differences, Dissertation, Psychological Literacy and Careers, and Counselling and Coaching Psychology.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table . Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range. Applicants who meet our contextual information criteria will be offered at the bottom of the range. A-levels: BBC-BBB. T-levels: P (C+) – M. All subjects are accepted for entry to this course. Access to HE: 21 Credits at Distinction & 24 at Merit. Scottish Highers: BBBC - AABB. Irish LC Highers: B1x2, B2c C1 – B1x4. Alternative routes: If don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year. Selection criteria: As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to this programme. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing this course and reflect upon any experience you have gained.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 10%
- North West: 62%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Psychology in Action
- Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
- Introduction to Data Analysis
- Perspectives in Psychology
- Professional and Academic Skills
- Introduction to Psychopathology
- Research Methods and Statistics
- Development, Brain and Cognition
- Research Methods in Applied Psychology Settings
- Work Experience
- Negotiated Learning
- Social and Community Psychology
- Critical Psychology
- Individual Differences: Abilities, Personalities and measuring differences
- Dissertation
- Psychological Literacy and Careers
- Counselling and Coaching Psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Cumbria earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £26,500. The £23,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Cumbria 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 Cumbria?
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 Cumbria?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology at University of Cumbria?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.