BSc (Hons) Business Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Cognitive psychology. Social psychology. Decision making.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law | Department: Department of People and Performance | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement; 4 years with overseas study; 4 years with foundation | Study mode: full-time, placement year available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Business Psychology course is designed to prepare you for a successful career in one of the world’s most insightful and impactful industries. In your first year, you’ll build a strong foundation in core disciplines such as psychological principles, ethical practices and the practice of running an organisation. Year 1 core: Developing Academic and Professional Skills, Unlocking Business Psychology, Dynamics of Organisational Behaviour, Integrative Business Functions and Operations, Ethical Practices in Business Psychology. Year 2 core: Cognitive and Social Psychology, Managing Cultural Diversity in Business, Research Techniques In Business Psychology, Enhancing Academic and Professional Skills; options: Mediation At Work, Learning And Coaching. Year 3 core: Workplace Psychology, Research Innovation Project, Designing a Research Project, Applied Professional Practice & Career Development; options: Engaging Psychological Tools And Techniques In Practice, Decent Work, Productivity And Inclusive Growth.

Career pathways

Many organisations have already seen the value of having a business psychologist on board. Business psychologists are helping Lego understand the value of play in the workplace.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104-112 UCAS Tariff points. GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM. T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English pass. and GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics pass. IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement; 4 years with overseas study; 4 years with foundation

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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