BSc Business Psychology

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.

Keele University has a strong reputation for its business and management programmes and is ranked among the top 40 in the UK for Business (The Guardian 2025). The Business School is located on the university campus, which gives students good chances to connect with new and developing companies. 

The university is recognised for its high-quality teaching. Keele University offers many different courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, including subjects like Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts. The university campus provides a helpful and interesting place to learn.

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.

The tuition fee for international students studying the BSc Business Psychology at Keele University for the 2025/26 academic year is £17,700.

Keele University offers several scholarships for international students who will start their studies in the 2025/26 academic year. Some of these are automatically given based on your academic achievements. These include the Undergraduate Global Scholarship (£5,000 off your tuition fees), the Advanced Entry Scholarship (£3,000 off your tuition fees), and the International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship (£1,000 off your tuition fees).

In addition, the Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship is available for students who have been given refugee status. This scholarship will pay for all your tuition fees and give you some money to help with living costs. You need to apply separately for this scholarship.

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

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.