BSc Psychology
Course overview
This full-time, three-year BSc Psychology at the University of Salford takes a detailed look at the human mind and behaviour. It offers graduates the knowledge and skills sought after in various professional settings. The programme is approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which is the first essential step students take to become chartered psychologists.
It teaches all the core areas of psychology, like how biology, thinking, and social life affect people. Students’ performances are checked through different methods, which include exams, essays, and research reports. There is also a choice to spend a year working in a placement or studying abroad between the second and third (final) years.
Entry requirements
Candidates should submit a personal statement in which they clearly outline their reasons for applying for the course and other information in relation to their studies. An academic or employer reference is also required. Students can upload their CVs together with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
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To qualify, applicants must achieve a total of 112–120 UCAS Tariff points from qualifications like A-Levels.
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They must also have a minimum of three GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including passes in both English Language and Mathematics.
English Language Requirements
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Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds must possess a minimum of 6.0 overall in IELTS, with no individual component score below 5.5, or submit an equivalent test score.
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Career opportunities
Graduates of BSc Psychology from the University of Salford often pursue further training to become chartered psychologists or enter various professional fields, which include:
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Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
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Educational Psychologist
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Forensic Psychologist
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Occupational Psychologist
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HR Professional
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students of this BSc Psychology at the University of Salford is £18,120 for the 2026 academic session. Please note that the tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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