BSc Psychology
Course overview
This three-year full-time BSc Psychology at Bangor University is officially accepted by the British Psychological Society (BPS), offering students the first step toward becoming Chartered Psychologists. The course explores the complete science of how humans think, learn, feel, and behave. It provides the chance to add an extra year for a placement or international experience.
Learning in the BSc Psychology in Bangor University covers areas such as emotion, language, and mental health. Students can choose from a wide selection of modules to match their future career goals and have practical learning experiences, which include studying a real human brain in neuroanatomy classes.
Entry requirements
Candidates are to submit a personal statement in which they clearly outline their reasons for applying for the course and other information regarding their studies. An academic or employer reference is also needed. Students have the choice to upload their CVs together with their applications to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- The course needs about 112 to 136 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications.
- Applicants are firmly advised to have at least one relevant science subject at A level, such as psychology, biology, chemistry, or mathematics.
- Equivalent qualifications like a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM–DDD or an Access to HE Diploma pass are approved.
English Language Requirements:
- Applicants from non-English-speaking countries should possess a minimum overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0, with no component score lower than 5.5, or submit equivalent approved English language test scores.
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
£1,000 in addition to any other international scholarship awarded by Bangor University, UK (excluding the Vice-Chancellor scholarship), awarded for each year of study.
Up to £1,000Deans Scholarship
Undergraduate: £6,000 (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Up to £6,000International Scholarships
Undergraduate: £4,000 minimum (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Start-Up Bursaries
Start Up Bursaries of £1,000 are available to those students (aged under 25) entering the University from care.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor Scholarship
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Taught - £10,000
Up to £10,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Psychology from Bangor University are prepared for careers in various sectors, including
- Clinical Psychologist (requires further training)
- Counselling Psychologist (requires further training)
- Human Resources Manager
- Lecturer
- Probation worker
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students of the BSc Psychology at Bangor University is £18,600 for the 2026 academic session, plus an optional Placement/International Year Fee payment of £1,800. All fees are subject to annual increases.
Admission
To apply for the course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal or through UCAS. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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