BSc Psychology
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 77%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 63%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 14%
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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at London South Bank University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £33,000. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at London South Bank University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at London South Bank University?
84% 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 London South Bank University?
The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at London South Bank 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 London South Bank University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology at London South Bank University?
77% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.