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BSc Psychology
A BPS-accredited psychology degree that can be tailored to individual interests and leads to eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. Professional placement and foundation versions are offered.
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Master's Excellence Scholarships of £4,000–£10,000 off tuition for 2027/28 international masters students (automatic, merit-based); Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship of £6,000 a year towards living costs for undergraduates; £5,000 International Foundation Excellence Scholarship.
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A clearer look at BSc Psychology
A BPS-accredited psychology degree that can be tailored to individual interests and leads to eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. Professional placement and foundation versions are offered.
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.
30 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.
- 01Applied and Professional PsychologyPublished course content
- 02Debates in Mental HealthPublished course content
- 03Introduction to Psychological ResearchPublished course content
- 04Learning about LearningPublished course content
- 05The Person and the BrainPublished course content
- 06Introduction to Neuroscience MethodsPublished course content
- 07Language in the BrainPublished course content
- 08Cognitive and Biological PsychologyPublished course content
- 09Development Across the LifespanPublished course content
- 10Professional and Clinical PracticePublished course content
- 11Research Methods in PsychologyPublished course content
- 12Social Psychology and Individual DifferencesPublished course content
- 13Behaviour ChangePublished course content
- 14Scientific Computing for PsychologistsPublished course content
- 15ProjectPublished course content
- 16Communicating Current PsychologyPublished course content
- 17Psychology of Health and WellbeingPublished course content
- 18Clinical NeurosciencePublished course content
- 19Emotion and MotivationPublished course content
- 20The Psychology of Pain and Ill HealthPublished course content
- 21Neurodegeneration: Theory and PracticePublished course content
- 22Developmental PsychopathologyPublished course content
- 23Forensic Psychology: Applying Theory and PracticePublished course content
- 24Computation and Modelling in PsychologyPublished course content
- 25Nutrition, Cognition and Mental HealthPublished course content
- 26Neurodevelopmental DifferencesPublished course content
- 27Psychology of (In)EquityPublished course content
- 28Fees for International Students pagePublished course content
- 29Tuition feesPublished course content
- 30Financial support for your studiesPublished course content
Entry requirements
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- Academic
- A-level AAB
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan GCE A-Levels or London A-Levels considered for direct entry; lower A-Level scores can enter the International Foundation Programme
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no component below 5.5
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on reading.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 University of Reading before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.