BSc Psychology and Language Sciences
About this course
BSc in Psychology and Language Sciences, a psychology degree examining human interaction, communication, and cognitive processes. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and culminates in a supervised research project. The first year covers core foundations through Perception, Attention and Learning, Memory, Introduction to Speech Science, and Introduction to Statistical Methods. The second year progresses with Development of Communication and Cognition, Intermediate Statistical Methods, Language and Cognition, and Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods alongside optional topics such as The Human Voice: Speech, Emotions, Identity. The final year centres on the compulsory Research Project and offers optional modules spanning areas like Rehabilitation of Acquired Neurogenic Communication Difficulties, Conversation Analysis, and Introduction to deep learning for speech and language processing.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (To include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.) IB: 38 points (A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 6 in one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology, with no higher level score below 5. If Mathematics is offered at higher level, the programme will accept either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation.)
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 99%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 63%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Perception, Attention and Learning
- Memory
- Introduction to Speech Science
- Neural Basis of Perception, Memory and Language
- Introduction to Statistical Methods
- Introduction to Language
- Evidence and Enquiry in Psychology
- Social Psychology and Individual Differences
- Development of Communication and Cognition
- Intermediate Statistical Methods
- Language and Cognition
- Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods
- Science of Bias
- The Human Voice: Speech, Emotions, Identity
- Language and Communication
- Introduction To Generative Grammar A
- Research Project
- Rehabilitation of Acquired Neurogenic Communication Difficulties
- Conversation Analysis
- Perspectives on Clinical Psychology
- Developmental Disorders of Language Learning and Cognition
- Brain Stimulation
- Deafness, Cognition and Language
- Deaf culture and identities
- Introduction to deep learning for speech and language processing
- Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition
- Advanced Statistical Research Methods
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Language Sciences at University College London earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £49,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology and Language Sciences at University College London 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 and Language Sciences at University College London?
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 and Language Sciences at University College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 163 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology and Language Sciences at University College London 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 and Language Sciences at University College London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.