BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology is an undergraduate psychology degree examining the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. Core topics include Research Methods and Global & Comparative Perspective. This British Psychological Society accredited programme includes a short work placement in the second year and culminates in an independent research dissertation. The first year establishes core foundations through modules such as Immerse in psychology, People: Social Beings, Cognition and development, and Understanding research: theory and method. The second year advances practical and theoretical understanding with modules including Developmental psychology, Our Social Selves, Human cognition, and a placement module. The final year combines compulsory studies like Neuroscience and Neuropsychology and Working with people with options covering contemporary perspectives, childhood development, mental health, and community psychology, alongside a final dissertation project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 96-112. Three A-levels at grades CCC-BBC Or BTEC triple grades MMM-DMM Access to HE Diplomas accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range T Level - Pass (C and above) - M GCSE English Language Grade C or 4 or above or an acceptable equivalent qualification Applicants with other qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis. We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs. (General Studies is excluded).
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 75%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Immerse in psychology
- Psychology in Practice
- People: Social Beings
- Cognition and development
- Health and Wellbeing
- Understanding research: theory and method
- Research Practice in Psychology 1
- Developmental psychology
- Our Social Selves
- Research Practice in Psychology 2
- Human cognition
- Placement module
- Exploring contemporary perspectives in psychology
- Courting controversy in childhood and adolescent development
- Mental health and young people
- Community psychology
- Dissertation
- Neuroscience and Neuropsychology
- Working with people
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at Plymouth Marjon 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 Plymouth Marjon University?
90% 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 Plymouth Marjon University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at Plymouth Marjon 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 Plymouth Marjon University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.