BSc (Hons) Psychology at University of Buckingham

Programme overview

Unlock the human mind with a BSc Psychology degree. Gain insights into behaviour, reasoning and emotions in our BPS accredited 2-year degree. The University of Buckingham’s unique tutorial teaching model is central to our teaching on the psychology degree. For every module on the psychology degree, you will have weekly tutorial meetings with your module tutor, each with a maximum of seven students. This means your tutors will get to know who you are and encourage you to engage with the content of the modules.

Faculty: School of Psychology | Duration: 2 years and 1 term full-time; 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027 | Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The psychology programme aims to build your autonomy and independence as you progress through your degree. At first offering introductory modules (level 4) that will underpin the rest of your degree with required knowledge and skills. Once all the core content required for our degree to be accredited with the BPS (British Psychological Society) is completed (level 5 modules in the middle part of your degree) we then concentrate on the application of psychology, particularly with a careers and employability focus.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We encourage anyone interested in studying psychology to enquire, we are interested in hearing from all potential applicants. We have a high quality, engaging degree programme and want students who want to engage with what we have to offer and flourish within our unique teaching model. The standard entry requirements for psychology are 128 – 112 UCAS Tarif points (A-level ABB-BBC or equivalent). Applications to Buckingham are considered on an individual basis by the University Admissions Office. Many factors are taken into account so if you have a different educational and work experience please contact us and talk to our admissions team. Applicants with BTEC and similar qualifications are welcome to apply, including if you have a mix of BTEC and A levels. We also accept a wide range of international qualifications including International Baccalaureate.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,250 a year (2026/27). Full-time (2 years and 1 term); From £9,250 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 14,800 a year (2026/27). Full-time (2 years and 1 term); From £14,800 per year Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 2 years and 1 term full-time; 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/course-redirect/?coursecode=UBSF9SPS

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