BSc Psychology
Queen Mary University of London
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, a psychology degree grounded in natural and experimental science. Core topics include Statistics and Research Methods. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society and includes access to an EEG laboratory for practical studies. Year 0 introduces basic scientific principles through compulsory modules such as Mathematics A, Foundations of Biological Science, and Foundations of Physical Science. Year 1 builds foundational knowledge with compulsory modules including Brain and Behaviour, Introduction to Biopsychology, and Essential Skills for Psychologists. Year 2 advances into core areas via compulsory modules such as Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Social Psychology alongside methodological training. Year 3 concludes the programme with the Psychology Research Project, accompanied by compulsory study in diverse areas such as Criminal and Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology, and Business Psychology.
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Entry requirements
Psychology - BSc (Hons): A-Level: Grades AAB at A-Level. This must include at least one A-Level science subject of Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology. IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 34 points overall, including 6,6,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include a science subject at Higher Level. Acceptable science subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology. BTEC: BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. GCSE: Both GCSE English and Maths at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required. EPQ: Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq. Contextualised admissions: Our standard contextual offer: ABB including Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BBB including Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology at A-Level. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page . Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Psychology (C800) at Queen Mary University of London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 81 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 36 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 72%
- South East: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- 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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Communication in Science and Technology
- Science and Engineering Success
- Foundations of Chemical Science
- Foundations of Physical Science
- Foundations of Engineering
- Foundations of Biological Science
- Mathematics A
- Brain and Behaviour
- Emotion
- Essential Skills for Psychologists
- Exploring Psychology I
- Exploring Psychology II
- Introduction to Biopsychology
- Research Methods in Psychology I
- Statistics in Psychology I
- Cognitive Psychology
- Comparative Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
- Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
- Individual Differences
- Psychopathology
- Social Psychology
- Psychology Research Project
- Criminal and Forensic Psychology
- Nature, Nurture and Mental Health
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: An Introduction
- Business Psychology
- Cognitive & Affective Neuroscience
- Counselling Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Child & Adolescent Mental Health
- The Science of Consciousness
- Cyberpsychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at Queen Mary University of London earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at Queen Mary University of London do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at Queen Mary University of London?
80% 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 Queen Mary University of London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at Queen Mary University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology at Queen Mary University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology at Queen Mary University of London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.