University of Hertfordshire

BSc (Hons) Psychology

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

Psychology ranked joint first nationally for research impact (2021 Research Excellence Framework) 3rd in the UK for counselling, psychotherapy, occupational therapy (Daily Mail UG, 2025) 94% satisfaction for learning resources (NSS, 2025, based on the average of Q19-22) You’ll join our strong and vibrant community. We support one another, embracing diversity and inclusion. We’ll help you to grow, and much of our research examines the positive impact that psychology can have on both people’s lives and society, including promoting physical and mental wellbeing, reducing crime and promoting equality.

You’ll be actively engaged in research, with opportunities to regularly conduct experiments. You will be taught by staff with an outstanding reputation for research, with 60% of our research publ

Key highlights

  • Ranked joint first nationally for research impact in REF 2021
  • 94% satisfaction for learning resources in the NSS 2025
  • Regular opportunities to conduct your own psychology experiments
  • Taught by staff with an outstanding research reputation
  • Research explores wellbeing, crime reduction and promoting equality
  • Sandwich option available as a four-year route

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 72-168 — Typical offer: 120-128 2019 entry 72-168 UCAS points A Levels 72-168 points from 2 A Levels (Science subjects preferred). BTEC Extended Diploma BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) at DMM (Science based BTECs preferred) International Baccalaureate (IB) IB - 112 points with a minimum of 2 HL subject at grade…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — with 45 credits at Level 3, merit profile
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English Language

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Assistant psychologist
  • Research assistant
  • Mental health support worker
  • Wellbeing practitioner
  • Human resources officer
  • Market research analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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