University of Southampton

Psychology (BSc)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

Ranked in the UK’s top 10 for psychology ( Guardian University Guide 2026 ), our BSc in Psychology lets you explore the human mind and behaviour in depth. This highly useful degree course will let you analyse human choices, emotions, motivations and beliefs through research and data analysis. On this course, we offer you a broad range of subjects to delve into, such as social psychology and neuroscience, leading to more specific subjects such as child development and the psychology of advertising.

This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, and you’ll be eligible for membership when you graduate. Our facilities will support you in every area of research. They include: a custom-fit mobile research vehicle for community research eye movement recording facilities an observation lab with audiovisual studio a virtual reality (VR) laboratory As part of your psychology degree you can: study a second subject as a minor discipline study abroad at one of our partner universi

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the British Psychological Society, with membership eligibility on graduation
  • Modules range from social psychology and neuroscience to child development
  • Specialist options include the psychology of advertising
  • Facilities include a virtual reality lab and eye movement recording equipment
  • Mobile research vehicle and observation lab with audiovisual studio
  • Option to study a minor subject or study abroad at partner universities

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — to include including one accepted science subject or AAA; if not studying a required subject
  • A-level: ABB — to include including one accepted science subject, and grade A in the EPQ or AAB and grad; with EPQ
  • BTEC: DD — BTEC National Extended Diploma; combined with A levels; BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels; BTEC Extended Diploma; combined with A levels; BTEC Diploma; combined with A levels
  • A-level: AA — combined with BTEC
  • BTEC: DDD — BTEC Extended Diploma; must be in a relevant subject area; combined with A levels

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000

  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Assistant psychologist
  • Research assistant
  • Mental health support worker
  • Market research analyst
  • Human resources officer
  • Graduate trainee for postgraduate training as a clinical psychologist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £31,000 per year

Admission

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