BSc (Hons) PSYCHOLOGY
Learn new skills and build your confidence on our psychology course. You can take advantage of specialist equipment such as virtual reality where you can measure our response to fear. Gain the space and opportunity to achieve new goals for yourself on our psychology degree course.
Our lecturers are all current psychologists themselves, so you'll leave BNU with new perspectives, ideas and skills to explore a range of exciting new career paths in psychology.
This course is accredited by the BPS (British Psychology Society).
As one of our students you'll learn what it takes to be a professional psychologist. With plenty of opportunity to master different types of psychology, you can shape your future career with our optional module system, so you have freedom to choose what topics you want to study. All of our modules are taught by experienced psychologists.
With an amazing student community, free societies and a passionate teaching team there are plenty of reasons to pick BNU as your first choice. University is not just about learning, its about finding out who you are as a person. Our Student Union was ranked No.1 in the UK*, and we scored No.1 in the UK for student satisfaction*, with 94% of psychology students expressing positivity across 7 key themes*. *(NSS 2023)
Upon graduation from a BPS accredited course, you’ll be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) and from there you can take steps towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist with the BPS. This is a widely recognised accreditation and is essential for some roles in psychology.
Due to a shared first year across all our psychology courses, switching to any of them is no problem. You can choose to stay on BSc (Hons) Psychology or switch to BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy, BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology, BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology, and BSc (Hons) Psychological Studies, after your first year in any.
Campus Information
High Wycombe Campus
At our High Wycombe Campus you鈥檒l be in the heart of the action. As our main campus, it is home to a range of state-of-the-art facilities, such as personal Art & Design workspaces, Aviation Simulator, Gym and Film and TV Studios.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
With such a strong academic grounding, as well as the transferrable skills you’ll develop along the way, you are well-placed to succeed wherever you go.
There are many options to explore with your psychology degree; it’s the first step to starting postgraduate study in a more focused area like clinical, educational, forensic, counselling, health, cognitive neuropsychology, and sports psychology.
Or perhaps you’d prefer to dive right into the world of work and explore a career in health, education, local government, or the infinite possibilities available to you in the private and public sector. You could become a teaching assistant, learning support assistant or mental health support specialist.
Graduates can choose to continue their studies at BNU and study a postgraduate course, such as our MSc Applied Positive Psychology, MSc Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education, or even the MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
There are numerous opportunities which your degree could help to open. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in psychology, clinical psychology, forensic psychology, therapy, nursing, and private and public businesses.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
We require successful completion of a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12 with an overall average of 65% or above.
Mathematics entry requirements
Students need the equivalent of GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
English language requirements
Students are not required to provide an English Certificate if they achieve a score of 65% or above on the English Language subject of their a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12.
A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 80 - 104
A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required and a typical offer also requires GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4. Every application is considered on an individual basis.
IELTS Academic / IELTS for UKVI
6.0 (5.5)
Pearson Test of English
50 (42)
TOEFL iBT
72 overall
17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 20 in Speaking, 18 in Reading
- Course Code: C800
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
45450 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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