BSc Business Psychology
Course overview
The BSc Business Psychology programme at Keele University helps students understand how mental and physical health influences people in organisations, preparing them for various careers in business and beyond. This course equips students with the necessary skills to analyse and influence the psychological factors that drive success in the workplace.
This course's importance is clear in that, whether you are interested in marketing, how organisations develop, or human resources, Business Psychology offers a unique way of looking at how companies work and succeed.
Throughout the course, students will study core areas of psychology, such as how our brains work, how we think, the differences between people, how we interact with each other, and how we develop throughout our lives. Students will also learn about specific areas like the psychology of work and organisations, teamwork, business coaching, and well-being in the workplace.
The teaching involves experienced staff who are experts in Business Psychology research and practice. You will develop strong research skills, both using numbers and words, preparing you for a career as someone who uses scientific methods in their work. There are also opportunities to gain practical experience through a placement year or to study abroad.
Entry requirements
To apply for this course, you need to write a personal statement. In this statement, you should explain why you want to study this course and tell us about your previous education. You will also need a reference letter from a teacher or someone you have worked for. If you have any work experience, you can include your CV with your application.
Grade Requirements:
The usual qualifications needed to get onto this course include A Levels with grades BBB, a BTEC Extended Diploma with a grade of DDM, or qualifications that are considered the same level. The university also considers other qualifications such as T Levels and the International Baccalaureate. The university also accepts qualifications from other countries that are seen as equal to UK qualifications.
English Proficiency:
If English is not the first language you learned, you need to show us that your English skills are good enough by getting an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test, with a score of at least 5.5 in each of the four parts (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). Keele University also accepts other English language tests, such as TOEFL and PTE, with similar scores.
Scholarships
Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships
A full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years; A cash award of £1200 each year towards living costs.
International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship
Awards of £1,000 for international students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Up to £1,000Placement Bursary Initiative
The Placement Bursary Initiative could be worth up to £500 during your unpaid/paid, non-mandatory placement.
The Advanced Entry Scholarship (UG)
Awards of £3,000 will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the year of entry for students who exceed published entry requirements.
Up to £3,000Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG)
Eligible students will be awarded £3,000 per annum for every year studied (up to 4 years, not including placement years).
Up to £3,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course gain skills applicable to various professional paths. Graduates can work as:
- Human Resources Officer
- Recruitment Consultant
- Marketing Executive
- Organisational Development Practitioner
- Business Coach
- Market Research Analyst
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students studying the BSc Business Psychology at Keele University for the 2025/26 academic year is £17,700.
Admission
You can apply for this course directly through the university’s online application form or UCAS. If you need any help with your application, you can contact our experienced advisors, who can guide you.
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