BSc (Hons) Psychology

Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Course overview

Through research-inspired teaching you’ll cover a range of subjects including social, biological, developmental and cognitive psychology, and specialist topics, such as forensic, clinical, cyber, consumer, educational psychology, and neuropsychology.

Key highlights

Research-inspired teaching across core areas of psychology
Covers social, biological, developmental and cognitive psychology
Specialist topics include forensic, clinical and cyber psychology
Further specialisms in consumer, educational psychology and neuropsychology
Option of a minimum 30-week placement in a four-year route

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — For September 2026 entry: 112-128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC-ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
A-level: BBC-ABB — including a minimum of 2
BTEC: DMM-DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
T-level: Merit — We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grades DMM-DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
UCAS tariff points: 48-72 — foundation year

Scholarships

BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
£2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).
Up to £2,500
BU Music Scholarships
Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.
BU Sport Scholarship
£0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.

Careers this course leads to

Assistant psychologist
Research assistant
Mental health support worker
Human resources officer
Market research analyst
Psychological wellbeing practitioner

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £19,635

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 Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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