BSc Psychology
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology is a undergraduate degree centred on the science and theories of human behaviour and motivation within the field of psychology. Core topics include Research Methods. This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, enabling graduates to progress towards professional qualifications and employment. The first year establishes academic foundations through Academic Language and Skills 5, Understanding the Person, Contemporary Issues in Psychology, Application of Psychology, Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology, Cognitive and Biopsychological Perspectives, and Exploring Psychology. The second year advances core knowledge via Cognitive Psychology, Biopsychology, Social and Critical Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology, and Personality and Developmental Psychology. The final year involves an independent independent investigation through The Honours Project, alongside options spanning Cyber Psychology and New Media, Social Neuroscience, Assessment in Psychology, Applied Experience, Psychology of Mental Health, Psychology of Sport and Exercise, Psychological Wellbeing in the Workplace, Young Life and the Mind, Psychology of Loss and Trauma, and The Therapeutic Process.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details. Please note that this course is subject to the University's Fitness to Practice declaration.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 54%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 84%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other 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, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Language and Skills 5
- Understanding the Person
- Contemporary Issues in Psychology
- Application of Psychology
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Cognitive and Biopsychological Perspectives
- Exploring Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Biopsychology
- Social and Critical Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Personality and Developmental Psychology
- The Honours Project
- Psychology of Loss and Trauma
- The Therapeutic Process
- Cyber Psychology and New Media
- Social Neuroscience
- Assessment in Psychology
- Applied Experience
- Psychology of Mental Health
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- Psychological Wellbeing in the Workplace
- Young Life and the Mind
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £18,000 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,500 and £25,500. The £21,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of Greater Manchester do next?
75% 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 Greater Manchester?
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 Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 89 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at University of Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.