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BSc (Hons) Psychology

UndergraduatePsychologyPlacement year option

An applied psychology degree studying the mind and behaviour through a range of perspectives and research methods. Accredited by the British Psychological Society, giving eligible graduates a route to BPS registration.

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Programme overview

A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Psychology

An applied psychology degree studying the mind and behaviour through a range of perspectives and research methods. Accredited by the British Psychological Society, giving eligible graduates a route to BPS registration.

This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on cognition, development and social behaviour, psychological research methods and statistics, applying evidence to individual and social questions. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.

Course focus

What you can expect to explore

  • Cognition, development and social behaviour
  • Psychological research methods and statistics
  • Applying evidence to individual and social questions
  • Study major explanations of mind and behaviour.

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Research design
  • Statistical analysis
  • Critical evaluation
  • Evidence-based communication

The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.

Learning experience

How you may learn

  • Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
  • Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
  • A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
Who is this course for?

A strong fit for students curious about mind and behaviour who are prepared to engage with scientific research, statistics and critical evaluation. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Relevant career directions may include:

  • Assistant psychologist
  • Research assistant
  • People or wellbeing professional
  • Further professional psychology training

These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.

Course contents

Published course content for this programme.

33 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.

  1. 01
    Investigating and Applying PsychologyPublished course content
  2. 02
    Foundations in PsychologyPublished course content
  3. 03
    Professional Skills in PsychologyPublished course content
  4. 04
    Debates in Psychological and Critical ThinkingPublished course content
  5. 05
    Worlds of IdeasPublished course content
  6. 06
    Research Methods in PsychologyPublished course content
  7. 07
    Social and Developmental PsychologyPublished course content
  8. 08
    Brain and BehaviourPublished course content
  9. 09
    Understanding and Measuring Human VariationPublished course content
  10. 10
    Clinical PsychologyPublished course content
  11. 11
    Counselling PsychologyPublished course content
  12. 12
    Business PsychologyPublished course content
  13. 13
    Criminal and Forensic PsychologyPublished course content
  14. 14
    Educational PsychologyPublished course content
  15. 15
    Health PsychologyPublished course content
  16. 16
    Sport and Exercise PsychologyPublished course content
  17. 17
    Work PlacementPublished course content
  18. 18
    Health: Mind, Body, SocietyPublished course content
  19. 19
    DissertationPublished course content
  20. 20
    Contemporary Application of Psychological SciencePublished course content
  21. 21
    Environmental Psychology and Climate ChangePublished course content
  22. 22
    Psychology of GenderPublished course content
  23. 23
    Cyberpsychology: Video games and Social MediaPublished course content
  24. 24
    Psychology of AgeingPublished course content
  25. 25
    Sexual Health PsychologyPublished course content
  26. 26
    Psychology and Social JusticePublished course content
  27. 27
    Consciousness and CognitionPublished course content
  28. 28
    Young People, Identities and SubculturesPublished course content
  29. 29
    Epidemiology and Public HealthPublished course content
  30. 30
    Learning in SciencePublished course content
  31. 31
    Suspensions and DiscontinuationsPublished course content
  32. 32
    Programme modificationsPublished course content
  33. 33
    Explore the Psychology departmentPublished course content

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

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Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic
A levels BBB-BCC, no specific subjects required
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan A-levels with grades BCC-CCC
English (IELTS)
6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 in each element

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on bathspa.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Bath Spa University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.