BSc (Hons) Psychology at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Study cognitive, biological and social psychology with researchers and shape your path towards forensic, clinical, cyber or consumer psychology. Accreditations: British Psychological Society.

Department: Psychology | Duration: 3 years with an optional 4-week placement, or 4 years with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation year: 4 or 5 years | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Development, Health and Psychological Disorders 1, Current Debates in Psychology, Mind and Brain 1, You, Me and Us, The Art and Science of Psychological Inquiry, Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology. Year 2: Applying Psychological Theories, Mind and Brain 2, Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods. Final year: Project plus options.

Career pathways

Typical roles include Assistant Psychologist, HR Assistant, Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Mental Health Support Worker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points including 1 A-level or equivalent. IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,635 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 3 years with an optional 4-week placement, or 4 years with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation y

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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