BSc Psychology
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology BSc (Hons), a psychology degree focused on the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. The course holds professional accreditation from the British Psychological Society, providing the basis for Graduate Registration.
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Entry requirements
Accelerated Entry Direct entry into year 2 is possible for suitably qualified applicants. | Year 1 -- Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BBBB (108 UCAS Tariff points); Minimum Entry Requirements: BBBC (102 UCAS Tariff points); Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: BCCC (90 Tariff points) plus successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy UWS Next Steps to University module Top-Up LEAPS; A Levels: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H3 H3; International Baccalaureate: 27 points; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to Business & Law; Access to Chemical & Biological Sciences; Access to Education; Access to Humanities; Access to Life Science; Access to Medical Studies; Access to Medicine; Access to Paramedic Science; Access to Primary Education; Access to Science; Access to Social Sciences; All with Grades BBB.; SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Additional Support Needs; Applied Science; Care & Administrative Practice/Healthcare Practice; Childhood Practice; Coaching & Developing Sport; Counselling; Early Education & Childcare; Legal Services; Police Studies; Social Care/Services; Social Sciences; Social Studies; Working with Communities; SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Legal Services | Year 2 -- SQA Advanced Highers: BCC (128 UCAS Tariff points); A Levels: BBB (120 UCAS Tarrif points); T Level: Full T Level with Grade M (120 Tariff points); International Baccalaureate: 28 points; SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Social Sciences; Social Studies; With B in Graded Unit; if NextGen SQA HNC, then Merit required.; SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Social Sciences
What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started
- Continued on course: 82%
- Left higher education: 17%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 210 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 1%
- Scotland: 98%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started
- A levels: 48%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 46%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at University of the West of Scotland?
89% 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 the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland?
82% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.