BSc (Hons) Psychology at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

If you wish to learn about the inner workings of the mind and human behaviour, the UWS BSc Psychology degree is for you. You’ll study the link between mind and behaviour and develop key skills in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. This will allow you to apply your knowledge in research and investigation processes to solve problems in real-world settings. The UWS BSc Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, which provides the basis for Graduate Registration.

Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Paisley: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BSc (Hons) Psychology at UWS will prepare your career as a Chartered Psychologist. The course carries accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and provides the basis for Graduate Registration with the BPS. On this course you will study the human mind and associated behaviour. As a student, you will: Year 2: D evelop skills in research design and data analysi s ;. Year 3: D evelopmental psychology, S ocial psychology, B iological psychology, C ognitive psychology, P ersonality and individual differences. Year 4: C arry out a research dissertation on a psychology topic of your choice ;.

Career pathways

“ Without my degree from UWS, the experiences I gained working with the University and the NHS after I graduated, and the connections I’ve made through these activities, my career wouldn’t have develope d in the way it has.” Sharon McGregor, BSc (Hons) Psychology graduate and owner of McGregor Achievement Coaching

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Entry requirements

Accelerated Entry; Direct entry into year 2 is possible for suitably qualified applicants. Year 1: Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BBBB (108 UCAS Tariff points); Minimum Entry Requirements: BBBC (102 UCAS Tariff points); Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: BCCC (90 Tariff points) plus successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy; UWS Next Steps to University module; Top-Up; LEAPS; A Levels: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H3 H3; International Baccalaureate: 27 points; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to Business & Law; Access to Chemical & Biological Sciences; Access to Education; Access to Humanities; Access to Life Science; Access to Medical Studies; Access to Medicine; Access to Paramedic Science; Access to Primary Education; Access to Science; Access to Social Sciences; All with Grades BBB. SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Additional Support Needs; Applied Science; Care & Administrative Practice/Healthcare Practice; Childhood Practice; Coaching & Developing Sport; Counselling; Early Education & Childcare; Legal Services; Police Studies; Social Care/Services; Social Sciences; Social Studies; Working with Communities; SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Legal Services; Year 2: SQA Advanced Highers; BCC (128 UCAS Tariff points); A Levels: BBB (120 UCAS Tarrif points); T Level: Full T Level with Grade M (120 Tariff points); International Baccalaureate: 28 points; SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Social Sciences; Social Studies; With B in Graded Unit; if NextGen SQA HNC, then Merit required. SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Social Sciences; English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code C800.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,275 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Paisley: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/69f8bb6d-b983-9ff2-da9a-75840f009fae?academicYearId=2025

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