BSc Psychology at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Our BSc Psychology trains students in the theories, methods and application of contemporary psychological science. This degree opens the door to further professional training in psychology. You will learn about social, cognitive, developmental, biological and individual differences psychology, as well as your choice of a range of more specialised topic areas - for example, drug use and addiction, climate and behaviour change and social neuroscience.

Career pathways

Our degrees provide pathways to professional training in psychology and postgraduate programmes. Our graduates go on to successful careers within psychology-related fields.

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Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: A*AA including A in a science-related subject. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Further Mathematics; Geography; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. A-level contextual offer: AAB including A in a science-related subject. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Further Mathematics; Geography; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. BTEC: D*DD in Applied Science. IB Diploma: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in a science-related subject. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Further Mathematics; Geography; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AA including a science-related subject, and Higher: AAAAA. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Further Mathematics; Geography; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. GCSE: Higher numeracy requirement (6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent). English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code C801).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,700 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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